maximus otter Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 You may have seen my thread picturing my new varmint rifle. It's now time to order some reloading kit. In short it's a Sako 75 Varmint, .223 Rem calibre, with a 20" barrel (shortened by the previous owner). Sako assure me via email that it's a 1:12" twist barrel. I have no idea of the round count. I fancy using a 40gr V-Max against rabbits, corvids & foxes out to about 300 yards on flat agricultural land. Question: Which powder to choose? I'm not in a financial position to buy lots of tubs to sample, and I don't have nearby mates who can provide me with an ounce or two to trial. I am considering Vihtavuori N.120 or N.133. What does the team think? maximus otter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 N133 will do, H322 will do better. theres still plenty of H322 about as it's not a powder used in volume. Two tubs would get you 500 + rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarmLR Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 N133 Really good choice with 223. I use it with 60gr Vmax for 3150fps and bug hole groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 I used N133 with my 40 V-Max, and the combo worked a treat. I don't have the stats to hand, but great velocity, and accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20series Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hello mate, I've got 133, if you want some to try I can pop some over and you can replace later if you go that way Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 Viht 133-probably the most popular informed choice of powder from the shooters who really do put accuracy first (100&200 yard Bench Rest). gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus otter Posted March 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 23 minutes ago, 20series said: Hello mate, I've got 133, if you want some to try I can pop some over and you can replace later if you go that way Cheers Alan maximus otter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Magnum Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Has anyone used N130 with 40gr in the .223 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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