N550 powder experience

[Outdoorsman12b]

With the current situation of ammo I am finally starting to head down reload pathway. Seems like slim pickings all around but I am able to get my hands on some n550 powder. I have read mixed reviews regarding temp stability and excessive barrel wear.

Does anyone have any experience with this powder? Would be reloading 6.5cm primarily with chance of 300wm. I would really like to find some powder for my 7RM but anything 7 seems hard to get right now.

 

[JimGa]

Years ago I used in a 308 before I got turned onto Varget. Shot it with 175/178's. Velocity was close to 2700 fps and it shot below moa at 1k. Didn't use it long enough to comment on temp. stability.

 

[CLP]

I’m using N550 in my 7mm Rem Mag and I’ve shot it anywhere from 70 to -10 degrees without issues. I abandoned H1000 because I got much better ES and SD with the N550. I can’t comment on barrel life since it’s a hunting rifle and I don’t shoot it a tremendous amount.