Vihtavuori N133 and .204 reloads

[radshooter]

I have some Berger 35 Gr HP and Sierra 32 and 39 GR Blitzking bullets for my .204. Any one have any experience using Vihtavuori N133 and any of these bullets? Can't find any loading data for these wt bullets (looking for target accuracy, not hunting). Also, any references would be appreciated!

 

[abraverman]

Try here:

http://www.lapua.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Relodata/.204Ruger.jpg

AB

 

[Laurie]

With 40gn Hornady V-Max, so not too much difference from 39gn BlitzKing:

Norma case / CCI-BR4

23.0gn 0.5" 3,463 fps
23.4gn 0.85" 3,563 fps
23.8gn 0.3" 3,622 fps
24.1gn 0.45" 3,662 fps
24.3gn 0.5" 3,698 fps

100yd 5-shot groups benchrested. Savage 12 LRPV factory rifle. 26" 1-12" twist barrel. Cool, windy summer day around 60 F.

The groups are on a par with the best results from the V-Max in this rifle. (Bergers shoot better in it.) So, there is nothing wrong with N133 in this cartridge, although best results with 40s have been achieved at low charges and velocities with Viht N140.

Laurie,
York, England

 

[radshooter]

Thanks for the advice...will try some of those loads. Have you found that as a general rule lower powder wts produce smaller groups with the .204?