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Alliant Reloader 15 vs Varget
Burn-rate position
FastestSlowest
Substitution
Comparable burn rate. Reduce charge by 3-5% from Varget data and work up. Extruded vs extruded — similar density.
Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimums and work up.
Side by side
| Alliant Reloader 15 | Varget | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alliant | Hodgdon |
| Burn-rate rank | #58 | #61 |
| Burn category | Rifle Medium | Rifle Medium |
| Grain shape | Extruded | Extruded |
| Temp sensitivity | Moderate | Low |
| Applications | Rifle | Rifle |
| Suppressor-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| US availability | Common | Common |
| Status | Active | Active |
Shared cartridges
FAQs
- Can I substitute Alliant Reloader 15 for Varget?
- Comparable burn rate. Reduce charge by 3-5% from Varget data and work up. Extruded vs extruded — similar density. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
- Which burns faster, Alliant Reloader 15 or Varget?
- Alliant Reloader 15 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #58 vs #61 — lower rank burns faster).
- What cartridges do Alliant Reloader 15 and Varget both load?
- Both powders are listed for .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .243 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor.