Bob Kingsbury
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Has anyone tried High energy powders in the 6ppc
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VV High Energy powders
- Thread starter Bob Kingsbury
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I don't know much, but will pass on what I've heard. The only VV 500-series powder that comes close is N-530. It's real-world burn rate is suppose to be about the same as 4895. In fact, I've substituted it for 4895 in my .223 & found it to work very well. This with a 65-grain bullet, heavy for a .22
But it is a dense powder; you can get a lot (by weight) in a case. Roy Darnell once remarked that he'd tried it in a .30 BR, and while he couldn't get the usual velocity, it was quite accurate. Well, the .30 BR generally uses faster powders than a PPC, and (relatively) lighter bullets, so if you're not a speed freak, 530 may prove interesting in a PPC.
I've always liked double-base powders. Their sweet spot is usually a little broader than single-base powders. But Rel-7 is a little too fast for a PPC, Reloader-10 proved a bust (so far), and I don't know of any others that aren't ball powders.
If you have an adequate supply, give N-530 a try & let us know.
But it is a dense powder; you can get a lot (by weight) in a case. Roy Darnell once remarked that he'd tried it in a .30 BR, and while he couldn't get the usual velocity, it was quite accurate. Well, the .30 BR generally uses faster powders than a PPC, and (relatively) lighter bullets, so if you're not a speed freak, 530 may prove interesting in a PPC.
I've always liked double-base powders. Their sweet spot is usually a little broader than single-base powders. But Rel-7 is a little too fast for a PPC, Reloader-10 proved a bust (so far), and I don't know of any others that aren't ball powders.
If you have an adequate supply, give N-530 a try & let us know.
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I think that Jackie has tried the VV version of High energy powders. About 2 years ago
You might do a search.
Ted
You might do a search.
Ted
VV high energy powders
Bob -
Kaltron-Pettibone told me that VV 500 series powders were developed for and intended principally for use w/ heavy bullets in each calibre.
They specifically did load data work-up w the .308, and some too w/
.243 Win .... if memory serves.
While I have not tried it in a smaller case like the PPC, I did try some
VV560 in a large-capacity .224" calibre wildcat case.
And, what K-P said was true. I found no velocity gain using VV560 in lieu of
normally used WW760 and Staight VV160. Groups were larger, too.
My point:
Most PC shooters ain't doin' heavy bullets, so I don't think the high-energy stuff would prove beneficial.
Now, from a load density standpoint, there might be some bennies;
IF the high-energy powder could drive down ES and SD numbers.
Best of luck in your endeavors.
Regards,
.357Mag
Bob -
Kaltron-Pettibone told me that VV 500 series powders were developed for and intended principally for use w/ heavy bullets in each calibre.
They specifically did load data work-up w the .308, and some too w/
.243 Win .... if memory serves.
While I have not tried it in a smaller case like the PPC, I did try some
VV560 in a large-capacity .224" calibre wildcat case.
And, what K-P said was true. I found no velocity gain using VV560 in lieu of
normally used WW760 and Staight VV160. Groups were larger, too.
My point:
Most PC shooters ain't doin' heavy bullets, so I don't think the high-energy stuff would prove beneficial.
Now, from a load density standpoint, there might be some bennies;
IF the high-energy powder could drive down ES and SD numbers.
Best of luck in your endeavors.
Regards,
.357Mag