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AR 2208 vs Varget

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

AR 2208 #55 · Varget #61

Substitution

Same source powder, interchangeable data. Work up from published minimum in a different case lot.

Confidence: Manufacturer. Always start at published minimums and work up.

Side by side

AR 2208Varget
ManufacturerADIHodgdon
Burn-rate rank#55#61
Burn categoryMediumRifle Medium
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temp sensitivityLowLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyYesYes
US availabilityModerateCommon
StatusActiveActive

Shared cartridges

FAQs

Can I substitute AR 2208 for Varget?
Same source powder, interchangeable data. Work up from published minimum in a different case lot. Confidence: Manufacturer. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, AR 2208 or Varget?
AR 2208 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #55 vs #61 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do AR 2208 and Varget both load?
Both powders are listed for .223 Remington, .243 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, 6mm Creedmoor.
PowderAR 2208 in fullPowderVarget in full