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Offline Da-Law-Dawg

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6.5 JDJ and Varget
« on: September 05, 2011, 12:07:04 PM »
Hey fellas,

I am new to this cartridge & recently got a sweet deal on a 14" SSK 6.5 JDJ.

Fixing to start some load development with 120-140 Amax's & wondering if any of you guys are running these with Varget?

Thanks in advance for any input!
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Re: 6.5 JDJ and Varget
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2011, 01:19:43 PM »
I don't have the 6.5 but I have a  6mm on the same case 225 Win. and it loves Varget so it should work with yours.
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Re: 6.5 JDJ and Varget
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2011, 03:00:09 PM »
e-mail or call JD at SSK Industries for load data...
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Re: 6.5 JDJ and Varget
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2011, 03:02:52 PM »
Hodgdon doesn't list Varget for the 6.5 JDJ on their site..
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Re: 6.5 JDJ and Varget
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2011, 06:15:26 PM »
Varget will work fine in 222/223 size cases up spinafish.   Varget might be a possibility, but it wouldn't be my choice in the 6.5JDJ.    I've had 2 SSK barrels chambered for the 6.5JDJ, both 14" stainless.   My powder choices were 760,  RE15, N-160, 4350, 414, 2520 and 2015 (in approx that order).
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Re: 6.5 JDJ and Varget
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2011, 10:59:50 AM »
Thanks for the input fellas. Looks like I need to round up some more powder for the 6.5. Have about 10# of Varget on hand, along with RL19 & 22. Thought I'd ask on the Varget, its performed well in everything I've run it thru. Was worth a shot.

Thanks again!
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Re: 6.5 JDJ and Varget
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2011, 04:22:38 PM »
If RL15 works so will Varget because it burns about the same rate. Even uses about the same data for most calibers. I would give it a try.
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Re: 6.5 JDJ and Varget
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2011, 08:37:43 PM »
Quote from: shot1 on September 07, 2011, 04:22:38 PM
If RL15 works so will Varget because it burns about the same rate. Even uses about the same data for most calibers. I would give it a try.

Roger that my friend, thanks for the heads up!
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Re: 6.5 JDJ and Varget
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2011, 10:29:52 AM »
Main reason I didn't like Varget in the cartridges I tried it in was it shot lower velocities at higher pressures than my loads did with the other powders I used for them.   
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