20 VT using Hodgdon Powders

[iggy]

G'day All

I am wondering if anyone loads 20 VT using Hodgdon powders? If so, which powder & how much for different projectiles. I have access to quite a range of ADI [Hodgdon] powders through my local rifle association and am about to put in an order for some more cases, powders, primers & projectiles [mainly for my F Class rifles].

Thanks in advance

[Gary in Illinois]

I have had fair success with 32 grain bullets using H 4198 starting at 17.6 grains and working my way up as pressures dictated. VV N120 and H 4198 are the only powders I have worked with extensively in the 20 VT.

Good luck,
Gary

[Mntngoat]

Heres the reply I got when I asked if there were any plans for data.

At this time I don’t think there are any plans to purchase the equipment needed to do load development for the 20 Vartarg. Honestly, there just isn’t the interest in the cartridge. Sorry.

Dave Campbell
Hodgdon/ IMR/ Winchester


ML

[Ackley Improved]

Mate

I am loading 2207 (H4198) in my Cooper M38 MTV 20VT. I am at 18.5 grains with a 32Vmax.

I love the caliber, enough that I am looking at building one in a full custom rifle.

Out of the little case you get a lot of performance!

Cheers
AI

[iggy]

Thanks for the replies. Your responses fit well with the research I have done namely that AR2207 [H4198] seems to be a good powder. Having read about the 20VT it seems that it is an extremely good performer 'pound for pound'. I intend using it as a 'bunny buster' and on other lightweight, thin skinned animals.

Thanks again