Senior Member : Join Date: Apr 2009. The .204 Ruger was the second Ruger-named cartridge produced by a partnership between Ruger and Hornady, the first being the big bore .480 Ruger revolver cartridge introduced in 2003 for the Super Redhawk.With the backing of a major gunmaker and a major ammunition company, the round was an instant success, with other ammunition makers and firearms makers quickly adding the new chambering. 12 different Calibers. Loads for .204 Ruger:(Note: Most are maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start.) by Rick in Oregon Sun Jul 04, 2010 8:17 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Joined: Thu Dec 01, 2005 11:20 pm.204 Ruger Guns: Sako 75V, Cooper MTV, Kimber 84M, Cust M700 11 Twist Location: High Desert of Central Oregon. (Photo from Hornady loaded ammo with 32 gr. Regardless of the powder selected, a high-quality powder measure is especially valuable, with a Redding Comp BR-30 used to help develop the accompanying data. 40gr Vmax problem. Didn't matter, it just kept grouping tight over and over. Explore. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. with .308 | 170gr . I worked up a fairly decent load yesterday, started out with 27gr. Safety Data Sheet. Sierra offers two excellent BlitzKing varmint bullets in 32- and 39-grain weights. Multiple applications in the 222 Remington and other varmint cartridges. i am looking forward to some return to "normalcy", so i can actually try some different "recipes". New cases are available from Hornady, Starline, and Winchester. Ruger M77 Mkii VT .204 Jw-15e .22 Winchester Model 37a 12ga Beretta Silver pigeon pump action 12ga Howa 1500 .223 . Thanks for the data mate. Also use 231,296,and760. 26 gr varmint grenade, 26.3 gr RL-10X and 23.3 gr H-4198. report of the firearm. It is also ideal for a wide variety of centerfire rifle loads, including 222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester, 30 Winchester, and up to 485 Winchester Magnum. Find a full selection of 204 ruger rifles from top rifle manufacturers at the best prices. That's what I suggest you do. The .204 Ruger is considered to be accurate on distances up to 270 yards. The 28's shot pretty good. Speer has earned a loyal following with the explosive-like performance of its TNT hollowpoint varmint bullets, with the 39-grain version being used here. recently got a ruger #1, and liked the round, so i have been rounding up stuff for a remington 700. with the current component craziness, i have just been working with what i have on the shelf. Some pressure signs, minor, started to show up 24 grains of Hornady 75 Grain BTHP Match, and also 27 grains of 55 grain Berger Match. To me this is impractical for a cartridge that was designed for high-volume shooting. 204 Ruger Load Data. Free Shipping On All Orders Over $99. The low-flame temperature extends barrel life compared to other similar speed powder. I use this very low recoil load for 200 yard High Power events and it is easy to get back on . I just looked at the Hodgdon load data for the 40 gr. I plan on loading some up in the next few days and hopefully will get to try them out pretty soon. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. Post You neck it down and fireform it. 2008 prices range from $.25 to $.50 each in 100 lots. This was a joint project from Ruger and Hornady, and not originally a wildcat project. 30 Nosler. With LC cases, drop those charges by .4 grains (and work up, yes, as always) W748 has been my main powder in all my .223s since 1973 or so. Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. The 527 features a 22-inch barrel, which is shorter than those found on most varmint rifles, but. trends and tips from the leader in reloading. Since reading these posts it sounds like it may have been a fairly decent choice afterall. Been using W748 in my Grendel loads. A few examples include Accurate 2015, 2230 and 2520, Hodgdon CFE 223, Benchmark, BL-C(2), Norma 200, Winchester 748, IMR-8208 XBR, Alliant Reloder 10X, AR-Comp, Vihtavuori N133 or Ramshot X-Terminator and TAC. Use the minimum load data to start. Some people think you can neck size down a 223 case and that is what this round was made from. This spherical powder originated as a military powder and is perfect for the 5.56 NATO/223 Remington. Most ammunition companies use magnum primers in their factory loads, but not all. I use between 26.5 and 27.0 g of 748. TAC is a double-based powder providing for ease of metering and consistent charge weights. [ ed:Its being tested widely in the .204 ] Jeff Quinn likes Hodgdon Varget and Accurate Arms 2460 for loads. TAC 29.9 gr. /wp-content/uploads/2017/12/winchester-logo-redv2.png, https://winchesterpowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/748_1lb.jpg. I really appreciate all y'alls help. by Rick in Oregon Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:36 am, Post I got the win 748 because it was all the store had that was listed for a 308. For example, its low recoil allowed bullet strike to be observed through the riflescope. The .204 Ruger is essentially a .222 Remington Magnum case necked to accept .204-inch bullets, which results in 32- and 40-grain bullets being advertised at . Hornadys 40-grain V-MAX factory load chronographed 3,851 fps, which I was able to more or less duplicate or exceed by using 29.5 grains of Accurate 2520 or 29.8 grains of Hodgdon CFE 223 powder. You unknowingly made a good choice for that 223. 2. Anyone try cfe223 in a AR platform? Discontinue firing at the first sign of excessive pressure or upon noticing a change in the. With the opening of the American West to settlement and the ongoing military conflicts in Europe and the Near East, the demand for Winchester firearms and ammunition remained strong. Powders include Accurate, Norma, Alliant, Vihtavuori, Hodgdon, Ramshot, Winchester, IMR I would think its a little faster burning than say AA2520 or CFE223, and slower burning than AA2230, 2460 or H335. . Does anyone use Win 748 powder for .223 or .308 loads? But very minor. Select handloads showed significantly lower extreme spreads and accuracy improvements using 32-grain bullets from Nosler, Sierra and Hornady. Across the board they worked very well, were consistent, provided adequate ignition with all powders, including extruded and spherical, and generally gave acceptable low extreme spreads. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. LC brass, CCI 41, 69 grain Nosler CC, 23.7 grains 748, OAL 2.20", White Oak barrel,1-8 twist, and Bushmaster DCP rifle. I am just working on .204 Ruger loads and I need some help working up some loads. X-Terminator & TAC are powders from Ramshot. Winchester 748. Try here for some real good info on the 204. Ok. Sniff Private. and went up to 28gr. Hey everyone! Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Just looking for a starting point. It is also ideal for a wide variety of centerfire rifle loads, including 222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester, 30 Winchester, and up to 458 Winchester Magnum. Sorry to side track slightlybut have you guys noticed any difference between the 32gr and 39/40gr bullets on prairie dogs, as far as the effect (splat factor, red mist, whatever you want to call it)? However, the 40-grain V-MAX offers a higher ballistic coefficient (BC) and a flatter trajectory. This is mentioned because when wind drift moved the bullet off target, another round could instantly be chambered, the hold corrected and a hit made without a spotter before wind conditions changed. Minuteman. Federal Gold Medal 205 Match primers were used to develop the accompanying loads. This is Ball powder. This is something we need to do to continue using our email system. Oliver Fisher Winchester was an innovative and driven man who saw the future of firearms and built an industrial empire around the lever-action rifle. Leaves coyote and bobcat pelts virtually undamaged. Win primers, .005" off lands. Available in 1 lb. Barnes says of their 26 grain, .204 bullets, Barnes Varmint Grenade is a unique varmint bullet that delivers explosive results. Both have produced great results. . Excellent Powder . I've been using 748 for 25 years or so and it is the best powder for 5.56/.223. These loads are likely to produce vertical stringing at long range. A CZ 527 American rifle was selected to develop the accompanying loads. Mar 9, 2003 87 63 New Zealand. Accuracy is sub MOA. I'm looking for some load data on these rounds with the 748. Still have to long tube drop powder to fit it all in the case without compressing the load. Compare Compare Now. Shot both factory loads by hornandy, 32 and 40 grn vmax. Would anybody have a clue as to what kind of speed this would be producing, doesn't really matter, I'm just curious. Share information about reloading the .204 Ruger. Born in Boston in 1810, Winchesters initial foray into business was as a maker of mens shirts. I loaded the .204 Ruger for about 4 years, until I sold the rifle a few months ago. References: Internet sites (powder and bullet companies) Numerous magazine articles on reloading special calibers and personal loads where noted. It is also ideal for a wide variety of centerfire rifle loads, including 222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester, 30 Winchester, and up to 458 Winchester Magnum. I will be using 32 grain nosler bt and want 4000+ fps. Your right, H 322, thumb hit the wrong key. 30-06 Springfield. the case is pretty full. . Vihtavuori N540, Winchester 748 . It was 90 degrees out during this test. Other than the outlined nuances associated with handloading a small caliber, high-velocity varmint cartridge, it is relatively easy to develop handloads for the .204 Ruger that duplicate or exceed factory load performance. i have been working up 204 loads, too. Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. You are using an out of date browser. Originally developed for military applications, the bullets copper-tin composite core is highly frangible, greatly reducing the chance of ricochets. I started out using the 32 grain Hornady V-max bullet with 28 grains of Win 748 with CCI primers. For the next 14 years Winchester aggressively sought new markets, created new products and explored new opportunities for his lever-action rifles. The Official Predator Masters Search Engine, http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2148878. The 40 gr berger is not pelt friendly but coyotes don't get up and walk away like they've done with vmax in my experience. I was a little worried about the pressure that might create, but the empties showed no signs of any damage. Thanks. H-335 gave great accuracy too. PLEASE start out down in the 27.4 gr. 0. Then I am going to tell you that I used both Winchester 748 and Varget in mine. Please enter your login details below. Winchester cases were used to develop the accompanying load data. That makes me feel alot better about shooting these loads. If you wanted to try to neck down something available, I understand a .222 Rem Magnum might work. Using win and hornady brass with cci small rifle mag primers. Please help us to improve and report any suggestions via our contact form. We do not take backorders and our Tech Services team cannot take orders via email or phone. A lot of groups in the .2-.4 range. Here are my specs: Small Rifle Primer Rankings & 0.5 MOA at 600m From .204 Sako 85 Varmint. Also have a similarlyfast and accurate load with the same bullet and 30gr of BLC-2. More about this powder: Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. That is the Hornady 40gn V-Max and 29gn of WIN-748for 3930fps. This makes it a good choice for varmint hunting such as . We're also planning on running streams this week for Shot Show so keep an eye out. Share your experiences with other customers. I use W748 in my .243 so it makes since that it wild be fine in a .308. The new flat-base, hollow-cavity bullet remains intact at ultra-high velocities, yet fragments explosively on impact. Most loads delivered respectable accuracy; however, some produced higher extreme velocity spreads than I would be happy with as a precision-oriented handloader and varmint shooter. Great powder for lighter bullets in a .308. . Load data for 27 loads in caliber .30-30 Win. GET RELOADING DATA. Ammo Guide and others list some loads for 748 in .308 and .223. (See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders.) SAFETY DATA SHEET. No reviews found. The maxorder quantity of any powder SKU is, https://shop.hodgdon.com/sites/www/files/2022-04/2022-Winchester%20Powders%20SD. It is also ideal for a wide variety of centerfire rifle loads, including 222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester, 30 Winchester, and up to 485 Winchester Magnum. The two manuals (Hornady and Barnes) give several different, progressively hotter loads for the .45-70, depending on what type of rifle you're using. You would be doing well if this was the only powder you used for 5.56, it is good at everything. Both are good powders for .223 rem. Thank you for sharing Hodgdon Reloading data. I was at the gun shop today and the owner said that quite a few were using Reloader 10x in their 204's. #7 12-19-2012, 01:36 PM . Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301, Lightweight Bullets for Big-Game Cartridges. by bigdog_99 Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:58 pm, Post With just a few factory rounds left over from a varmint shoot, they were checked for velocity from the CZ 527 rifle and averaged 4,316 fps. The Lyman #49 does not have a load for TAC for the .204. Shellholders: Hornady #16 When the .204 first appeared I had the opportunity to use several different rifles and multiple factory loads on varmint shoots. as well. Its virtues include an unusually flat trajectory, mild recoil, outstanding accuracy, modest muzzle report and velocities of 4,225 fps with 32-grain bullets or 3,900 fps with 40-grain . For example, when developing other data not included here, IMR-4064 powder was used, and it performed fine. H335. Thank you for any help! Delivers sniper-like accuracy for dependable long-range kills. Regarding loads, Barnes said, you can use other published load data from Hodgdon or Hornady and the 32gr bullet for use with the 26gr Varmint Grenade bullets. Top #2458365 - 03/10/13 04:38 PM Re: Winchester 748 Greg_Meyer Die Hard Member Registered: 10/04/05 Posts: 538 . . Now I load with H335 for 55-62 grain bullets and Reloder 15 for 77-80 grain bullets with Win 748 for 64 PP's. thats the only powder I use for my 223/556 loads. Using 29.5 grains of Accurate 2230 powder duplicated, and even slightly exceeded, factory load velocities. When I first started with a .204 Ruger I was using Hornady Varmint Express factory ammo which used 32gr V-Max Bullets. One innovative feature found in Hornady .204 factory loads includes powder containing a decoppering agent that effectively inhibits bullet jacket fouling. Posts: 597 No loads for the 204 Ruger and 748 powder on that site. or 27.5 gr. Reloading data for 34 loads in caliber .204 Ruger with .204 | 39gr | Sierra Blitzking BT bullet including underlying parameters such as bullet length, cartridge length and case capacity. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 17 Winchester Super Mag (1) 20 Gauge (20) 204 Ruger (0) 22-250 Rem (9) 223 Rem (11) 25-20 (0) 270 WSM (0) 280 Rem (0) 300 Blackout (0) 303 Savage (0) 32 Rem (0) 338 Win Mag (1) 350 Legend (1) 357 Mag (0) 375 H&H Mag (0) 38 Smith & Wesson (0) 38 Special (0) 410 Gauge (5) 44 Cal (0) 44-40/44 WCF (0) 450 Bushmaster (0) 5.7X28 (1) 50 Action Express . Hornady offers its excellent 32- and 40-grain V-MAX bullets as well as a 45-grain Spire Point designed for larger varmints such as coyotes. However, throwing charges was out of the question; rather, each charge had to be very slowly trickled into cases to prevent bridging. Very good Standard Deviation, this is a very good powder you can be happy to own and use for 5.56. 204 Ruger and .222 Rem. Features a rugged, stainless steel bolt with 90 bolt throw and rapid lock time for added accuracy. You must log in or register to reply here. Buy Winchester 748 directly from Winchester. Shots great and is very consistent. 5.0 out of 5 star rating (1) Savage 12 LRPV Left Port Rifle. That's faster than I expected. Flows very smoothly. A: In my own .204 Ruger, aRemington Model 700 action fitted with a Ruger SS barrel and Bell &Carlson stock, I have settled on just one load which is ballisticallymost efficient. Shot steel to 650 with good accuracy and 1k with not such good accuracy (too much wind drift). . This has a similar, we would say, burn tate to Varget or Reloader 15, except its a flattened ball powder, not a stick powder. This means longer barrel life. Right click to view background image for more detail. Never begin loading with the maximum powder charge shown in these reloading data tables, regardless of your experience. I have one for 40gr V-max that shoots really well out of my 1/12 and 1/9 twist barrels it's a great powder for both rifles the .308 with Winchester brass will like around 44.4 grains with 168 match bullets and 44.6 grains with the 165's is a good target area. My .204 ar build is almost complete. 40 gr Hornady V-Max 27.5 gr H4895 2.295" OAL. 45 gr hornady sp, 24.3 gr RL 10X. Regardless, these results were mostly observed with loads containing lighter bullets, which are oddly popular among individuals who only purchase factory ammunition. I used 5 targets (one per load at 100 yards, 1 five shot group on each target using Hornady 55gr SP/c and Winchester 748 25.6, 25.8, 26.0, 26.2, and 26.4 grains. Hi there can anybody help me with some load data for W748 in my .204. Probably Winchester 748 would be good in a big bore .204 with 32 gr bullets, plus Varget could be OK. The latest Nosler #7 shows WW-748 as the top velocity powder with their 69 gr . Great accuracy and flows great thru my electronic measure/ scale. Got two to plink around with and hope to do a little varmint hunting later this spring. When we are sold out, we are sold out. It meters great. CFE 223 is the same powder as SMP746; however, the latter is for OEM purposes and is manufactured with much larger lot-to-lot variances, and manufacturers develop new loads with each powder lot with the aid of a pressure barrel that most handloaders do not have access to. I would think its a little faster burning than say AA2520 or CFE223, and slower burning than AA2230, 2460 or H335. Reloader 10 X works pretty good with the 39 grain Serria Blitskings. At the end of a day of high-volume shooting, the comparatively low muzzle report, flat trajectory and low recoil of the .204 was especially appreciated. We place limited powder inventory for sale on a regular basis on our website. V-Max bullet). I use 32 vmax with 27 grains of H-322 or benchmark,shoots good out to 450 yds. The ballistic performance based off the 32 V-Max, 40 , 45 grain are 4,225 ft/s (32 gr), 3,900 ft/s (40 gr), and 3,625 ft/s (45 gr). THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINT IS THE TEMP SENSITIVITY. 300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) 300 Holland & Holland (H&H) Magnum. Firing a 32 grain bullet at well over 4,200 FPS is moving right on out. Vihtavuori N540, Winchester 748 . Loads for .204 Ruger: (Note: Most are maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start.) Reloading equipment, methods, load data, powder and projectile information. Tis is death on anything I have touched with it inside 400 yards including coyotes and further on prairie dogs. TAC has the ability to provide some of the industrys highest velocities for 80 grain bullets in the .223 caliber while maintaining SAAMI pressure guidelines. Gday I'm looking for some info on loads for the 204 ruger using 45grn soft point projectiles and Ar2208 Powder. We are engineers, reloading enthusiasts and operate one of the most powerful ballistics calculators. 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. Working up in 1/2 gr. The 223 is a Savage Edge and I think it has a 1 in 9 twist rate. Switching to the 39-grain bullet, 25.0 grains of Alliant Reloder 10X gave outstanding accuracy. Load data for the 204 ruger. All major U.S. bullet companies currently offer designs specifically for handloading the .204 Ruger, with most oriented for varmint shooting. 1. Hi there can anybody help me with some load data for W748 in my .204. Re: Load Data for Winchester 748 in my .204. May 18, 2017. This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience possible. I was especially pleased with its terminal performance, but there were a couple of virtues that really stood out. The low-flame temperature extends barrel life compared to other similar speed powder. (More hang time). I then repeated the test using the same targets.Total test took about 1 hour. Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. Good luck, 29.8 gr blc-2 and your choice of 40 gr bullet I prefer berger hp. containers. RL15 is a great powder in the 204R for speed and accuracy in the 39-40gr bullet weight range. On these particular varmint shoots in Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Nebraska, 500 to 700 rounds of ammunition were often fired daily while other calibers were used intermittently. Using bullets from Hornady V-Max. The most accurate versions included the 35-grain FB Varmint over 28.0 grains of IMR-8208 XBR for 3,886 fps, and the 40-grain LTB loaded over 29.0 grains of Accurate 2520 powder for 3,871 fps. in Aktuality. I'm new to reloading and just wondering is that a safe load, I didn't hear it crunch when I set the bullet, so I don't think its a compressed load. With the heavier bullets WW-748 can produce top velocities. But it has a slower burn rate in 223. You may have noticed a new age verification message when you entered the site. Modifying a cartridge case to another shape and/or caliber has been the pastime of wildcatters seemingly forever. Factory loads and handloads were checked for velocity and accuracy with a CZ 527 American with a 22-inch barrel and a Redfield Revolution 4-12x scope. Most common bullet weights range from 26 grain (Barnes) to 50 grains for this little 20 caliber hot-shot. Precision dies, especially benchrest-style bullet seating dies, will help in obtaining top-notch accuracy, with a Redding seating die being used herein. .204 Ruger (Hornady Data) reloading data with 71 loads. We like this powder, and think its very versatile for 5.56. Again, start low and work up. increments." You can get brass from Hornady, Norma, Nosler, Remington & Winchester. 26.8 gr gives me about 3000 fps and matches Hornady's factory 223 load. It is especially critical with the .204 due to its small caliber and sensitivity to variances in neck tension, bullet alignment and flash hole variances. Never exceed maximum loads because excessive chamber pressure will result. Subscribe to the free newsletter and do not miss any news or promotions. But either will serve you well. In spite of previous positive comments regarding powders containing a decoppering agent, propellants without this feature, including spherical and extruded versions, can give excellent results. All of these loads will generally print out 1/2" groups or better out of both of my savage 204's. These loads may not work in your gun so REMEMBER to start below these and work your way up at approx .2 to .3 gr at a time. increments.. 32 vmax at ranges inside 150 gets pretty messy. I've only started reloading since about the first of the year. The low-flame temperature extends barrel life compared to other similar speed powder. The 308 is a Rem 700 varmint and Im not sure what the twist rate of it is. Good velocities. TAC is Ramshot TAC, a versatile rifle powder that performs well in a number of different calibers. I'm looking for some load data on these rounds with the 748. Address: xxl-reloading.com, Gartenweg 9, 83661 Lenggries, Germany. In my experience, in regards to the .204speed is your friend. Akce tdne. Im using 40grain v-max's in the .233 and 165 grain soft points in the 308. containers. I'd like to know of a good load for the .204 also. Select handloads easily exceeded 4,000 fps, duplicating and even exceeding factory load performance. .204 Ruger (Using Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 193 loads. With 29.5 grains of Accurate 2520 powder, velocity reached over 3,950 fps; however, the most accurate powder with this bullet was IMR-8208 XBR, with 27.4 grains producing 3,748 fps. meters like water. I would like to get some of your opinions on your load data as well. I only used ball powders. It was high velocity as well. This is a good safe load in my gun. Furthermore, the ammunition containing heavier. Win 748 in 204 Ruger. Post by Rick in Oregon . Using the 32-grain BlitzKing, 30.7 grains of Accurate 2520 powder almost duplicated factory load performance; however, 28.0 grains of Hodgdon Benchmark reached just under 4,000 fps and was the most accurate powder with this bullet. Cu MIX za . Ive got some RL15 and imr 8208 xbr Im gonna try. The low-flame temperature extends barrel life compared to other similar speed powder. Seeing the economic potential of the fast-growing firearms industry, Winchester began to assemble investors and secure venture capital, and in 1857 bought a controlling interest in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company from two inventive gentlemen named Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson. Powders include Hodgdon, Vihtavuori, IMR, Alliant, Winchester I've found only two loading manuals by different bullet makers, which seem to be the only ones still making bullets for a .405 Win (.411-inch diameter). All right are Reserved Reload Ammo, Reloading The .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol). Comprehensive load data for Winchester 748 reloading powder und technical specifications for this propellant. Preliminary experiments have shown that select standard primers, such as CCIs BR-4, can exhibit a slight accuracy edge with select loads containing comparatively easy-to-ignite powders. To accurately detail those results would. The obvious question I am going to ask you is - What manual are you using for load data? 204 ruger. and 8 lb. For more information, go towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov. I shoot 40 grain vmax out of both. As reference ammunition, a variety of factory loads from Federal, Hornady, Nosler, Remington and Winchester were checked for accuracy and velocity, with the results shown in an accompanying table. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. This is my second 223 reload test, weather was cold, windy and wet at times. ON A HOT DAY IT STATRS SHOOTING HIGH. Factory velocity claim was 4,225 fps and my . Meters well and gets to target velocity. by bigdog_99 Sat Jul 03, 2010 6:55 pm, Post The .204 Ruger (left) is based on the .222 Remington Magnum case (right) necked down and with the shoulder moved forward. Larry. Incidentally, Hornady and Nosler offer match-grade cases as a component. The company developed the LEVERevolution ammunition, which uses a spitzer bullet with a soft elastomer tip to give better aerodynamic performance than flatter bullets, while eliminating the risk of a shock driving . I've worked up a load for the 223 from an older Lyman book using some 4895 powder, and 40grain v-max's. Excellent performance, very consistent between batches. It showed consistent accuracy across a variety of loads and bullets. These loads are likely to produce vertical stringing at long range. Have no issues regarding ambient temperature. Anyone shoot the 55 gr bergers? Appreciate the understanding! I was able to shrink my groups from about 3in down to about 3/4 in at 100, which ain't bad for that rifle. 2008 prices range from $.25 to $.50 each in 100 lots. We continue to prioritize our shipments to our traditional sales channels to maximize powder availability at retailers. The Speer 39-grain TNT is an accurate bullet and delivers outstanding terminal performance on varmints. MIBULLETS. Measures consistantly through my powder measure when I am doing high volume loads. My methodology was to trim cases all to the same length, full-length size them, install new primers, weigh empty cases, fill them with water until level with the case mouth, then weigh again and deduct their dry weights. Be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser 10X gave outstanding accuracy reducing the chance ricochets! This spherical powder originated as a component Ruger M77 Mkii VT.204 Jw-15e.22 Winchester Model 37a 12ga Beretta pigeon. Maximum powder charge shown in these reloading data with 193 loads the.204speed is your friend choice 40! Very good Standard Deviation, this is my second 223 Reload test, weather was cold, and. 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