Powder head-to-head

Shooters World Match Rifle vs Varget

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Shooters World Match Rifle #48 · Varget #61

Substitution

Similar burn rate — positioned as a Varget alternative. Ball powder vs extruded. Reduce charge 3-5% from Varget data and work up from minimum.

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

Side by side

Shooters World Match RifleVarget
ManufacturerShooters WorldHodgdon
Burn-rate rank#48#61
Burn categoryRifle MediumRifle Medium
Grain shapeBallExtruded
Temp sensitivityLowLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyYesYes
US availabilityModerateCommon
StatusActiveActive

Shared cartridges

FAQs

Can I substitute Shooters World Match Rifle for Varget?
Similar burn rate — positioned as a Varget alternative. Ball powder vs extruded. Reduce charge 3-5% from Varget data and work up from minimum. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, Shooters World Match Rifle or Varget?
Shooters World Match Rifle is the faster-burning of the two (rank #48 vs #61 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do Shooters World Match Rifle and Varget both load?
Both powders are listed for .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .223 Remington.
PowderShooters World Match Rifle in fullPowderVarget in full