Varget is THE powder for my .223 rifles, bolt guns as well as my varminter AR-15. I almost always use 50 to 55 grain bullets in my guns as they almost always touch each other at 100 yards. I do like that yessir I do. And if I lose 100 fps or so compared to other powders I dont care! I have tagged itty bitty ground squirrels out WAY past 300 yards and prairie dogs out past 400 yards with it so I am happy. Plus my brass last a good long time as well. I have no plans on ever being without a few pounds of Varget on my shelf.