Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 1076:
Description
This lot consists of three factory containers of Hodgdon Varget smokeless rifle powder, with each bottle containing one pound for a total of three pounds. Varget is a versatile, multi-caliber propellant from the Hodgdon Extreme series, specifically designed for small-to-medium rifle cartridges and noted for its temperature stability. The black plastic bottles feature the distinctive orange and white Hodgdon labels with the “Varget” branding in red. Each label includes a comprehensive Reloading Data Center chart providing suggested load specifications for popular calibers such as .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .375 H&H Magnum. Manufacturer markings identify these as products of the Hodgdon Powder Co., Inc. based in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. The labels emphasize the Extreme series designation, intended for consistent performance in varying environmental conditions. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The three containers are in excellent physical condition with clean, fully legible labels. All three bottles appear to be factory sealed with the original black plastic screw-top lids intact. The plastic surfaces show no significant scuffs, dings, or signs of environmental degradation. As factory-sealed ammunition components, the powder is assumed to be in live, usable condition.
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