Shooters World Precision Rifle S062 Smokeless Gun Powder: Varget-Class Powder for Varmint-to-Magnum Rifle Cartridges

Shooters World Precision Rifle S062 is an extruded propellant with a burn rate and temperature sensitivity closely tracking Hodgdon Varget. The manufacturer states its own testing showed lower velocity standard deviation than Varget at both ambient and extreme temperatures — a claim worth noting for accuracy-focused reloaders, though it’s based on the manufacturer’s own internal testing rather than independent lab data. It’s sold in Europe under the Lovex brand as S062, the canister form of the same Explosia bulk propellant.

Built for Consistent Accuracy

Despite being an extruded propellant, Precision Rifle has a narrow, short-cut grain that gives good flow through a volumetric powder measure — many reloaders find charge-by-volume accurate enough without weighing every charge. Its clean burn and built-in flash suppressant produce virtually no muzzle flash.

Application Versatility

Precision Rifle S062 has published load data across a very broad range of centerfire rifle cartridges, from varmint calibers like .223 Remington and .22-250 Remington through competition-oriented rounds like 6mm Dasher, 6mm GT, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 6.5 PRC, up to .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 7mm PRC, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum. If you want a powder purpose-built specifically around 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Remington, and .30-06 rather than this broader multi-caliber range, Shooters World Long Rifle S065 is a purpose-built alternative.

Load Development

Always use published, manufacturer-tested load data when developing loads with Precision Rifle S062. Start at the published minimum charge and work up in small increments, weigh every charge on a calibrated scale, and chronograph each string to track velocity consistency. Keep primer brand, bullet lot, and brass lot constant during development, watch for pressure signs, and document charge weight, seating depth, primer, and chronograph results so successful loads can be reproduced.

Quick Specs

• Type: Extruded smokeless rifle powder, burn rate and temperature sensitivity similar to Hodgdon Varget, narrow short-cut grain, with flash suppressant
• Manufacturer: Shooters World (sold in Europe under the Lovex brand as S062)
• Best for: .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, 6mm Dasher, 6mm GT, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .270 Winchester, 7mm-08 Remington, 7mm PRC, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, and many other centerfire rifle cartridges
• Container sizes: 1 Lb, 8 Lb

Safety Reminders

Before loading, review a few important guidelines. Never exceed the loads displayed in your reloading guide. Never mix two powders together, regardless of type, brand, or source. Never substitute smokeless powder for Black Powder or any Black Powder substitute. Store Precision Rifle S062 in its original, sealed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from sunlight and heat sources.

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FAQs

What cartridges is Precision Rifle S062 best for? It has published load data across a very broad range, from varmint calibers like .223 Remington through competition rounds like 6mm Dasher and 6.5 PRC, up to .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .338 Lapua Magnum.

How does it compare to Hodgdon Varget? The manufacturer states its burn rate and temperature sensitivity closely track Varget, and that its own testing showed lower velocity variation at extreme temperatures — though this is based on manufacturer testing rather than independent verification.

Do I need to weigh every charge? Its narrow, short-cut grain flows well through a volumetric powder measure, so many reloaders find charge-by-volume accurate enough for this powder without weighing each charge individually.

How should I store it long-term? Keep it sealed in its original container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated location away from heat and sunlight. Proper storage keeps powder stable for years.