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N540 vs Varget

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

N540 #62 · Varget #61

Substitution

Similar application in .308 Win and similar cartridges. Standard workup required.

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

Side by side

N540Varget
ManufacturerVihtavuoriHodgdon
Burn-rate rank#62#61
Burn categoryMedium-SlowRifle Medium
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temp sensitivityLowLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyYesYes
US availabilityModerateCommon
StatusActiveActive

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FAQs

Can I substitute N540 for Varget?
Similar application in .308 Win and similar cartridges. Standard workup required. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, N540 or Varget?
Varget is the faster-burning of the two (rank #61 vs #62 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do N540 and Varget both load?
Both powders are listed for .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor.
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