RicN
04-21-2007, 03:28 PM
Having read anything and everything I could find on the 17HeBee case and followed by several powder tests, the winning powder on hand is VV N130 for my Cooper Varminter. Also liked H4198 but with poor metering ability from my Harrel's I'll stay with VV powder. For new HeBee owners this is the one to try first if available. With many powders pushing close to $20. per lb. now, $38.00 for 2lb can of 130 is not bad and sales tax is less than shipping.
Forming cases: I use VV N120 at 13.5 to 14.5 - forms very nice cases.
Formed load: 15.7 of VV N130 for best accuracy @ 3800 plus fps
Current bullet: Tanner 22.5 (have not tested 25 vmax yet, others say it too shoots very well.
Forming cases: I use VV N120 at 13.5 to 14.5 - forms very nice cases.
Formed load: 15.7 of VV N130 for best accuracy @ 3800 plus fps
Current bullet: Tanner 22.5 (have not tested 25 vmax yet, others say it too shoots very well.