.204 ruger

Toddco · September 28, 2009, 08:28 PM

Does anyone have any data out of a reloading manual that shows start and max powder charges for the Sierra 39 grain blitzking using W748, Reloader 15 and IMR 4831? Also if velocities are listed that would be a help. I am reloading a .204 ruger. Thanks

Uncle H · September 28, 2009, 10:06 PM

Check the Winchester and Sierra web-sites. Most powder maker's web-sites have reloading information.

I use Berger 40gr. moly bullets over Varget, BLC2 and H335. Varget seems to be the best so far. Got my info from Lyman manual & direct from Berger via e-mail.

kraigwy · September 29, 2009, 08:04 AM

I don't think you will find any reloading manuel that recommend 4831, its way too slow for the 204. I cant find any recommed loads for the other two you mentioned as well.

I think I would invest in a can of powder that works in the small capiticy shells like the 204 Ruger.

When I first got my 204, reloading data was hard to come by. I did find a on line load from serria. I tried their "accuracy load" (I only shoot the 32 grn) and was disapointed both in accuracy and velocity, then I switch primers and WAM I hit the jack pot, Using Serrias acc load (Benchmark) and switching primers gave my 32 grn bullet 4300 fps and super accurate in my Ruger #1.

Try some faster powders and play around a bit. Thats half the fun in reloading.

wild willy · September 29, 2009, 07:48 PM

Go to www.204ruger.com everthing your looking for

jsflagstad · September 29, 2009, 10:18 PM

+1 on Varget great powder!!!!

+1 on www.204ruger.com mine shoots great with mid loads...

JSF

farmall · September 30, 2009, 11:12 AM

Don't overlook Ramshot TAC or H4895 either. At least with the 40gn V-max!

jsflagstad · September 30, 2009, 01:51 PM

I have wanted to try Ramshot, with Sportsman's whse closing in my area my choices are limited. Looks like a good product from what I have seen.

Toddco · September 30, 2009, 07:39 PM

Is anyone shooting their .204 out past 400+ yds? I have several loads that shoot good out to 200, but it seems that after that it becomes more of a crap shoot. i have tried a few 45 grain loads, the gun seems to like the smaller bullets better, so i though i would try a few different types of 40 grain.

Tomas204 · October 11, 2009, 03:16 PM

Well I took a Pronhorn Fawn at 470 yards with 45grn Hornidays hand Loads no problem ,the 204 is an awsome gun ,I would do it again

GLShooter · October 14, 2009, 04:42 PM

I prefer the 39 grainers over everything else. I have found Reloader 10 and AA 2460 have really performed well in the three 204's I have.
Greg

September 29, 2009, 08:04 AM	#3
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I don't think you will find any reloading manuel that recommend 4831, its way too slow for the 204. I cant find any recommed loads for the other two you mentioned as well. I think I would invest in a can of powder that works in the small capiticy shells like the 204 Ruger. When I first got my 204, reloading data was hard to come by. I did find a on line load from serria. I tried their "accuracy load" (I only shoot the 32 grn) and was disapointed both in accuracy and velocity, then I switch primers and WAM I hit the jack pot, Using Serrias acc load (Benchmark) and switching primers gave my 32 grn bullet 4300 fps and super accurate in my Ruger #1. Try some faster powders and play around a bit. Thats half the fun in reloading. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

September 29, 2009, 10:18 PM	#5
jsflagstad Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Up Nort Posts: 419	+1 on Varget great powder!!!! +1 on www.204ruger.com mine shoots great with mid loads... JSF __________________ JSF "Is your rifle interesting? -Larry Potterfield

September 30, 2009, 01:51 PM	#7
jsflagstad Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Up Nort Posts: 419	I have wanted to try Ramshot, with Sportsman's whse closing in my area my choices are limited. Looks like a good product from what I have seen. __________________ JSF "Is your rifle interesting? -Larry Potterfield

September 28, 2009, 08:28 PM	#1
Toddco Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2009 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 108	.204 ruger Does anyone have any data out of a reloading manual that shows start and max powder charges for the Sierra 39 grain blitzking using W748, Reloader 15 and IMR 4831? Also if velocities are listed that would be a help. I am reloading a .204 ruger. Thanks

September 28, 2009, 10:06 PM	#2
Uncle H Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 102	Check the Winchester and Sierra web-sites. Most powder maker's web-sites have reloading information. I use Berger 40gr. moly bullets over Varget, BLC2 and H335. Varget seems to be the best so far. Got my info from Lyman manual & direct from Berger via e-mail.

September 29, 2009, 07:48 PM	#4
wild willy Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2006 Posts: 404	Go to www.204ruger.com everthing your looking for

September 30, 2009, 11:12 AM	#6
farmall Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2004 Location: Beatrice Nebraska Posts: 613	Don't overlook Ramshot TAC or H4895 either. At least with the 40gn V-max!

September 30, 2009, 07:39 PM	#8
Toddco Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2009 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 108	Is anyone shooting their .204 out past 400+ yds? I have several loads that shoot good out to 200, but it seems that after that it becomes more of a crap shoot. i have tried a few 45 grain loads, the gun seems to like the smaller bullets better, so i though i would try a few different types of 40 grain.

October 11, 2009, 03:16 PM	#9
Tomas204 Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 144	Well I took a Pronhorn Fawn at 470 yards with 45grn Hornidays hand Loads no problem ,the 204 is an awsome gun ,I would do it again

October 14, 2009, 04:42 PM	#10
GLShooter Member Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 47	I prefer the 39 grainers over everything else. I have found Reloader 10 and AA 2460 have really performed well in the three 204's I have. Greg