Need 204 Ruger Loads

[jarhead1104]

I have a friend that asked me to reload for his 204 Ruger. I have not loaded for this caliber before and need some advice. Does anyone have any good load data worked up for this caliber that they would like to share?

 

[M700]

These guys have got more .204 Ruger info than you can shake a stick at:

http://www.204ruger.com/

Also, there's a good article on the front page here that has some good .204 Ruger info.

http://www.6mmbr.com/20Caliber.html

Regards, Guy

 

[Obtunded]

I'm having good luck with 30 gr. of Hodgdon Bl-C2 under a 40 gr. V-Max and using CCI 450's...

 

[livelyxp100]

the following load has shot extremely well in 3 rifles:24.0 gr of reloader 10X with 40gr v-max bullets moly coated 3674fps... CCI400's

 

[Silverfox]

I know you didn't ask, but I'll recommend this anyway--Use primers with as thick a cup as you can find. Those would include the Remington 7½, CCI-450, and CCI BR-4. I think the .204 Ruger creates lots of pressure and if you get remotely close to the maximum loads, you really need a primer with a thick cup. Once you get close to the maximum loads, it only takes a wee bit more powder to get into the dangerous pressure area where you'll be happy you are using primers with thick cups.

My favorite powder for the .204 Ruger is H4895 with the 32 gr. Hornady V-Max, 35 gr. FB HP Berger, 39 gr. Sierra BlitzKing. I am currently using AA2520 for my 40 gr. Nosler BT load, but when I burn up the 2 pounds of that I have on hand, I'll be using H4895 for that bullet too. I have also used Benchmark, Varget, H322, H4198, Rel 10X, BLC,2), WW-748 and N-135.