204 Ruger Powder Recommendations?

[RRoe]

A good powder for the Ruger 204 that is temp resistance

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

I haven't had issues with IMR 8208, occasionally air temps near 100. But I keep loads inside book numbers.

 

[JSH]

A good powder for the Ruger 204 that is temp resistance

What have you used that you had problems with?

 

[RRoe]

H4895 cold today looks like a shotgun

 

[OMW57]

I have used rel 10x, very happy with it

 

[Grayfox13]

Started out with 10X, then IMR8208, and now trying VV N133. All with 40 grain bullets
Switched from Remington 7 1/2 primers to the new Federal GM205 Match AR primer for my 204 Ruger.

 

[jk80]

Benchmark has given me best accuracy with 35 gr. burgers. Used all year long and haven't noticed pressure signs. I will say though I'm not trying to squeeze the last drop of velocity out of this combo.

 

[pintopete]

Here is another thread for reference.

What are the best powders for 40g V Max in 204 R, of the ones I have listed.

I am trying to get some great load data, without doing a bunch of reloading, an wasting components. I have 500 40g v max, which both of my .204s love, tiny little groups and about half an inch with 32 gr. The 40 gr shoots better in both my guns, and kills much better on chucks, coyotes, and...

forum.accurateshooter.com

 

[gtbcolo]

I've had good luck with 8208 also, but good luck finding any on the shelves.

 

[Stugots]

I've had good luck with H335, very accurate loads with 40gr V-Max's. YMMV

 

[20 TAC]

I have used both Benchmark and 8208 with good results. Haven’t shot either for groups in cold weather to be fully transparent.

 

[JSH]

I use CFE223. I seldom shoot it in cold weather though.
I have used 8208 in the past, but accuracy was t where I wanted it.

 

[JB10]

I have used h4895 and benchmark. I now just load h4895. Have shot it at 90 degrees and at around 30 degrees with no issues.

 

[Fern]

Started out with 10X, then IMR8208, and now trying VV N133. All with 40 grain bullets
Switched from Remington 7 1/2 primers to the new Federal GM205 Match AR primer for my 204 Ruger.

How do you like the AR match primers? I picked some up last year from someone and haven’t tried it in 204. Only been using 7 1/2 and 205m

 

[Rodney]

I’m using AR-comp and have had good results. It’s supposed to be temp stable.

 

[bloc]

I like Varget.

It's reportably quite stable.

I get great accuracy but I've only used it with 39 Sierras and 40 Hornadys. Worth a look-see, IMO,

 

[drop_point]

Varget, BLC-2, 8208XBR.

 

[Grayfox13]

Fern. I just started using GM205AR primers when I switched to VV N133. Remington 7 1/2 primers were not available anywhere so I switched because I could buy all I needed. They have a tough cup as the 7 1/2 does but I think the accuracy is better. This is the primer I plan to use from now on. VV N133 has really impressed me too. Easy to get not like IMR8208.

 

[Schism]

I shoot Benchmark in my 204's from -15F to 90F. Rem 7 1/2 primers coupled with 32, 35, 39 and 40 grain bullets and I haven't seen a need to change anything.

 

[littlebass]

My 204 loves Benchmark. 39gr Sierras and 40gr VMax both shoot bug holes with Benchmark in my little T/C carbine. Regardless of temperature.