Guy de Loimbard
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I'm using Varget for loading my 45-70, mainly because I can use the same powder for .223 Rem. I'm using 42 grains under a 405gr. LFP bullet, and always have lots of unburnt powder kernels to clean. It doesn't leave a mess in the barrel, but they are always plastered on the internals. I have read that sometimes loads that don't generate enough pressure will burn dirty. The Hodgdon 2007 manual lists 50gr. as a max. Should I keep increasing the charge or would I get better results by switching to a different powder entirely?