I’m making the switch

[LightTheTower]

I've used both in a couple to compare.
I found that you need about .5 to 1gn more sw precision to match velocity of varget. Buttt es/sd was better in each situation favoring sw precision.

Are they close in density? In other words, would case fill be the same for each?

 

[riceman]

Very close, unless your compressed with varget not much difference.
Maybe compressed they are closer but didn't go that far in testing.
tried it in a CM and 308.
During pandemic used what you could find!

 

[ButterBean]

And the next contestant on ButterBeans switch to Savage is a 9 twist 338 Edge……Cmon down

 

[gltaylor]

You've been reading too much of joe16"s "howitzer" junk.

 

[joe16]

I have made a resolution to be nice to you George and you are pushing it

this place and GL is awesome

 

[ButterBean]

You've been reading too much of joe16"s "howitzer" junk.

Plan on running the 175’s Ehat say you GL

 

[gltaylor]

Now we're talking!
Ran down to 205(?)s in my 338 and they shot bugholes with good velocity. Haven't shot the 175s yet. Too many other projects - but I'll get there sometime.
My 338 is a pipsqueak compared to the Edge. Depending upon what the Hammer guys make, the HHT in 338 may be one I fool with. My 338 is only capable of moderate velocities (~3000 fps).

Edit: Joe, it's refreshing that you are capable of resolutions. Keep up the good work!

 

[kneedeep]

Edit: Joe, it's refreshing that you are capable of resolutions.

Don’t fall for it George, it’s a trap!

 

[Muddyboots]

Don’t fall for it George, it’s a trap!

George! Fair warning!

 

[joe16]

Fellas

REALLY???

 

[gltaylor]

Amusing, really.
It's humorous to watch the grasshopper hop about. Not always sure where it's going....
Not sure it has a clue either

 

[joe16]

Amusing, really.
It's humorous to watch the grasshopper hop about. Not always sure where it's going....
Not sure it has a clue either

I ain't got nothing to say, but that resolution is toast.......

 

[ButterBean]

Amusing, really.
It's humorous to watch the grasshopper hop about. Not always sure where it's going....
Not sure it has a clue either

I ain't got nothing to say, but that resolution is toast.......

Don't make me separate you two

 

[joe16]

Now that was funny .

I love this place

 

[gltaylor]

Me too, also

 

[aratliff]

I read somewhere recently where Shooters World precision rifle powder is basically identical to Varget if not a little better....and cheaper. I bought some but I haven't tried it yet so cannot verify.

To go along with what riceman added, there is this, for what it’s worth:
Varget vs SWP

 

[choprzrul]

I do wonder why you didn’t choose a platform with a shorter bolt lift like a Browning or Tikka? The size of scope ocular bells is getting big enough these days to leave less and less room for those 90* bolt lifts.

 

[ButterBean]

I do wonder why you didn’t choose a platform with a shorter bolt lift like a Browning or Tikka? The size of scope ocular bells is getting big enough these days to leave less and less room for those 90* bolt lifts.

Huh ??????

 

[Farleg]

Gday bean
175 in that edge is going to be a laser for your shooting ranges
Looking forward to the splat factor coming back lol
Cheers

 

[choprzrul]

Huh ??????

These are smaller ocular bells on these 2 scopes, but I'm hoping the pictures illustrate what I'm taking about regarding bolt clearance.

Here is my Savage. At 90* bolt throw, it's pretty close to the scope:


Here is my Xbolt. 60* bolt throw: