Favorite Powder

[txgunner00]

Thanks txgunner00
BTW what is your barrel length?

20" satern

[JohnOD]

Thanks for all of the valuable info. Regarding the prior comments to temperature sensitivity, which of the "Grendel" powders are least temp sensitive, and which are the most sensitive?

I like Hodgon's "Benchmark" for the lighter projectiles
http://http://www.hodgdon.com/extreme.html

[longdayjake]

Well, I think it depends on what weight bullet you are using. For the lighter bullets a faster powder seems to give more velocity. I have also noticed that TAC has been temperature sensitive for me as well. I personally like the faster powders from my 20" barrel. AA2230 seems to be a good powder from my gun and TAC really hasn't performed as I expected it to.

[bucktact6.5]

I've heard this from a number of sources. No experience myself though.

IMR 8208 has been working great for me. 100 NBTs & 123 SMKs. Good accuracy & velocity.

I have had great luck with 8208 on the 6.5. It works well with 7.62 and 5.56 also.

[BenchRider]

95 gr Speer TNT HP - 30.0 gr Benchmark

100 gr Sierra Varminter HP - 28.0 gr A2460

123 gr Hornady Amax - 30.3 gr A2520

28" Satern 1:8.75 stainless barrel.