Firing a 32 grain bullet at well over 4,200 FPS is moving right on out. 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. A great powder for reloading so many different rifle calibres. The .358 Winchester remains a popular big-bore hunting cartridge and is easy to reload. Manufacturer Loading Data.17 Hornet.17 Remington.204 Ruger.22 - 250 Remington.22 Hornet.220 Swift.222 Remington.223 Remington.223 WSSM (Winchester Super Short Magnum) 5.56 x 45 mm.243 Winchester.243 WSSM (Winchester Super Short Magnum) 6 mm - 284; 6 mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) 6 mm Bench Rest Remington; 26 gr varmint grenade, 26.3 gr RL-10X and 23.3 gr H-4198. 300 Winchester Magnum. Share your experiences with other customers. Explore. 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. You neck it down and fireform it. Most ammunition companies use magnum primers in their factory loads, but not all. The .204 Ruger is the second largest casing in its class behind the 5.6x50 Magnum. Staball load data, Nosler 100gr , 6.5 Creedmore. Available in 1 lb. #7 12-19-2012, 01:36 PM . When measuring case water capacity, there were variances from brand to brand; however, all weighed between 32.5 (Remington) and 33.0 grains (Hornady). Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. 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. We use cookies to make your experience better. Powders include Accurate, Norma, Alliant, Vihtavuori, Hodgdon, Ramshot, Winchester, IMR SAFETY DATA SHEET. Does anyone use Win 748 powder for .223 or .308 loads? A GOOD VARMINT POWDER IN MY 22-250 AKLY. This has a similar, we would say, burn tate to Varget or Reloader 15, except its a flattened ball powder, not a stick powder. Available in 1 lb. It is far easier to work with ball powders like 748 than with the stick powders when you have the small neck cases. With the heavier bullets WW-748 can produce top velocities. The low-flame temperature extends barrel life compared to other similar speed powder. Figured more than just I will use it too. To accurately detail those results would. 0. Just looking for a starting point. All major U.S. bullet companies currently offer designs specifically for handloading the .204 Ruger, with most oriented for varmint shooting. 748 is my go to powder for my 223 & 204. 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. Find a full selection of 204 ruger rifles from top rifle manufacturers at the best prices. This is something we need to do to continue using our email system. The .204 Ruger is considered to be accurate on distances up to 270 yards. 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. Precision dies, especially benchrest-style bullet seating dies, will help in obtaining top-notch accuracy, with a Redding seating die being used herein. Winchester continued to refine firearm designs with inventors Benjamin Tyler Henry and Nelson King, and on May 22,1866 the Winchester Repeating Arms Company was born. Great product. Cu MIX za . Im using 40grain v-max's in the .233 and 165 grain soft points in the 308. A wide variety of powders were used to develop the accompanying .204 Ruger data. 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. Powders include Hodgdon, Vihtavuori, IMR, Alliant, Winchester All right are Reserved Reload Ammo, Reloading The .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol). 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. As suggested, case preparation is an important aspect to assemble accurate and consistent handloads. I am just working on .204 Ruger loads and I need some help working up some loads. Purely subjective, but to me, I can't tell the difference between the 223 and 204 on targets, they're about the same (to me) in the field, but the 204 shoots noticably flatter in comparison. Senior Member : Join Date: Apr 2009. This is Ball powder. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Anyone shoot the 55 gr bergers? I've experimented with Nosler & Hornady 32gr & 40gr (Varmageddon 32gr HP & 32gr & 40gr V-Max/ Z-Max) simply from an availability & cost-effectiveness standpoint as some of you have mentiuoned. We're currently in the process of updating HideTV and you can access the new system and get more info below! Load data for 27 loads in caliber .30-30 Win. Cartridge Select Cartridge 17 Ackley Hornet 17 Hornet 17 Ackley Bee 17 Mach IV 17 Remington Fireball 17-222 17-223 17 Remington 20 Tactical 204 Ruger 22 Hornet 22 K Hornet 218 Bee 221 Remington Fireball 222 . I use 32 vmax with 27 grains of H-322 or benchmark,shoots good out to 450 yds. KEEP IT AT A CONSTANT TEMP. 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. Also I use it for several loads in 7mm08. (Photo from Hornady loaded ammo with 32 gr. I checked Alliants site and could not find any load for 204,s. by bigdog_99 Sat Jul 03, 2010 6:55 pm, Post Using bullets from Hornady NTX, Hornady V-Max, Hornady SP. Load at your own risk. The Speer 39-grain TNT is an accurate bullet and delivers outstanding terminal performance on varmints. Good performer overall. Regardless, these results were mostly observed with loads containing lighter bullets, which are oddly popular among individuals who only purchase factory ammunition. 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 . Switching to the 39-grain bullet, 25.0 grains of Alliant Reloder 10X gave outstanding accuracy. 2008 prices range from $.25 to $.50 each in 100 lots. This has a similar, we would say, burn tate to Varget or Reloader 15, except its a flattened ball powder, not a stick powder. 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. . Multiple applications in the 222 Remington and other varmint cartridges. Tis is death on anything I have touched with it inside 400 yards including coyotes and further on prairie dogs. containers. This is my second 223 reload test, weather was cold, windy and wet at times. 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. 300 Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum (SAUM) 308 Norma Magnum. This power is ideal for 55-77 grain bullets. Subscribe to the free newsletter and do not miss any news or promotions. .204 Ruger, and .375 Ruger. For more information, go towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov. or 27.5 gr. Using 29.5 grains of Accurate 2230 powder duplicated, and even slightly exceeded, factory load velocities. I shoot 27 grain so varget with 40 gr v-max. I like the 32gr Sierra's, otherwise, if you go too heavy (like 40gr) you may as well go with a 22-250 because you start departing from what makes the .204 a .204. I got the win 748 because it was all the store had that was listed for a 308. This is a good safe load in my gun. What's the twist rate on the barrel of your .223??? 204 Ruger Load Data. More about this powder: Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. Load Data. Didn't matter, it just kept grouping tight over and over. by Cooper Sat May 06, 2017 5:37 am . Available in 1 lb . Both have produced great results. Gun was super hot. It was 90 degrees out during this test. 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). The bullet blows up completely at high speed, creating little or no exit wounds on larger animals. 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. Ok. Berger offers several .20-caliber bullets with 30-, 35-, 40- and 50-grain versions being represented in the accompanying data because they have become popular due to their extreme accuracy potential. 5.0 out of 5 star rating (1) Savage 12 LRPV Left Port Rifle. The pressure index is also much lower (CUP) yet velocity is not compromised. by Rick in Oregon Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:36 am, Post The Lyman #49 does not have a load for TAC for the .204. Ammo Guide and others list some loads for 748 in .308 and .223. That is really good trait. Excellent performance, very consistent between batches. Also have a similarlyfast and accurate load with the same bullet and 30gr of BLC-2. For example, its low recoil allowed bullet strike to be observed through the riflescope. And mine in .204 for . I would think its a little faster burning than say AA2520 or CFE223, and slower burning than AA2230, 2460 or H335. 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. 26.0 gr of WW-748 is a solid load. Right click to "view background image" to see more detail. But it has a slower burn rate in 223. 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. 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. 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. Discussion: This 20 caliber cartridge has been around since 2004. #1. My other manuals concur. TAC 29.9 gr. Got two to plink around with and hope to do a little varmint hunting later this spring. Then I am going to tell you that I used both Winchester 748 and Varget in mine. Thanks gentlemen. Been reloading for over 40 years. trends and tips from the leader in reloading. It was high velocity as well. (More hang time). 204 Ruger and .222 Rem. 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. Detachable rotary magazine features a unique rotor to separate cartridges and provide reliable feeding. 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. This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience possible. . In addition to being a component for handloaders, Hornady offers the NTX in factory loads advertised with a muzzle velocity of 4,400 fps. To be able to use the full range of Shopware 6, we recommend activating Javascript in your browser. When the .204 first appeared I had the opportunity to use several different rifles and multiple factory loads on varmint shoots. I worked up a fairly decent load yesterday, started out with 27gr. The Official Predator Masters Search Engine, http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2148878. VAT (where applicable), shipping costs and possible delivery charges. Thanks. Re: Load Data for Winchester 748 in my .204. But it has a slower burn rate in 223. 40 gr Hornady V-Max 27.5 gr H4895 2.295" OAL. Never exceed maximum loads because excessive chamber pressure will result. Please enter your login details below. Share information about reloading the .204 Ruger. Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. We continue to prioritize our shipments to our traditional sales channels to maximize powder availability at retailers. However, the 40-grain V-MAX offers a higher ballistic coefficient (BC) and a flatter trajectory. One innovative feature found in Hornady .204 factory loads includes powder containing a decoppering agent that effectively inhibits bullet jacket fouling. This spherical powder originated as a military powder and is perfect for the 5.56 NATO/223 Remington. 30-06 Springfield. 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. 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. This is Ball powder. Reloading equipment, methods, load data, powder and projectile information. Good velocities. If anyone is going to try the load of 28.5 gr. The powder is known by OEM producers as SMP746, which is formulated by Primex. 204 Ruger Rifles for sale online or in-store at Sportsman's Warehouse. We are engineers, reloading enthusiasts and operate one of the most powerful ballistics calculators. I just looked at the Hodgdon load data for the 40 gr. THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINT IS THE TEMP SENSITIVITY. We convert to MOA below What makes this powder good, perhaps, is that the 26.1-27 grain loads in the Berger 55 Match bullets, all had basically the same point of impact. The .204 Ruger (left) is based on the .222 Remington Magnum case (right) necked down and with the shoulder moved forward. Comprehensive load data for Winchester 748 reloading powder und technical specifications for this propellant. I am just working on .204 Ruger loads and I need some help working up some loads. We would shoot that all day, its OK for us. 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. Full Member. i have been working up 204 loads, too. Find load data for Winchester 748 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Wincheste. 3,427 fps-(unverified)(MAX) [note from a user: 32 grains TAC is MAX/MAX and will produce over 4,200 fps not verified, caution] This load likely exceeds max pressures, use at your own risk I would use the TAC loads below for the 32 grain, 50 grain Berger Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT), (Note: hard to stabilize longer bullets, 1 in 12 twist is not enough). Select handloads showed significantly lower extreme spreads and accuracy improvements using 32-grain bullets from Nosler, Sierra and Hornady. Virtually vaporizes ground squirrels and prairie dogs, even at extended range. You must log in or register to reply here. 32 vmax at ranges inside 150 gets pretty messy. I would like to get some of your opinions on your load data as well. In ill health for some time, Oliver F. Winchester died December 11, 1880 at age 70 in New Haven, Connecticut. On the other hand, I once owned a heavy barreled .204 varmint rifle that shot very well, but its barrel was rather rough, and it fouled with any powder and load. My unscientific field terminal effects experiments on prairie dogs favored 39gr blitzkings over 32gr Bullets in the .204. One of my go to powders for 5.56 with 62 grain projectiles. What we load doesn't Blue highlighted rows are commercial, premium bullets for comparison. I loaded the .204 Ruger for about 4 years, until I sold the rifle a few months ago. 3. Learn More. Use the minimum load data to start. JSweet, are you trying H332 or H322, I have a load for H322 with the 32 V max 27 grains Remington 7 1/2 primer COL 2.366. report of the firearm. I started out using the 32 grain Hornady V-max bullet with 28 grains of Win 748 with CCI primers. HideTV Updates and Shot Show Streams Coming This Week. No, the large part of the case is longer and neck taper is different. I really appreciate all y'alls help. 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. Compare Compare Now. The 308 is a Rem 700 varmint and Im not sure what the twist rate of it is. It meters great. Keep up-to-date on new products, This makes it a good choice for varmint hunting such as . References: Internet sites (powder and bullet companies) Numerous magazine articles on reloading special calibers and personal loads where noted. 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. PLEASE start out down in the 27.4 gr. 35 grain Berger rem 7.5. some good info here. Buy Winchester 748 directly from Winchester. containers. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. 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. Gday I'm looking for some info on loads for the 204 ruger using 45grn soft point projectiles and Ar2208 Powder. Learn more and buy today. We like this powder, and think its very versatile for 5.56. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. After much experimenting ive settled on 39gr blitzkings and 28gr. May 18, 2017. Great accuracy and flows great thru my electronic measure/ scale. I agree with the respondents. Anyone have any loads? I'm shooting 40gr v-max's. . 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. by Rick in Oregon Sun Jul 04, 2010 8:17 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Shots great and is very consistent. Sierra offers two excellent BlitzKing varmint bullets in 32- and 39-grain weights. Thank you for any help! Prairie dog shooters will find this a favorite, as J.B. Hodgdon has for years! Figured more than just I will use it too. We place limited powder inventory for sale on a regular basis on our website. Would anybody have a clue as to what kind of speed this would be producing, doesn't really matter, I'm just curious. 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. I was also wondering if you know what the knockdown power is like in comparison to say a .223rem. Use the minimum load data to start. Furthermore, the ammunition containing heavier. 40gr Vmax problem. Find load data for Winchester 748 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder". The lightest (at least that I am aware of) is the Hornady 24-grain Non-Traditional eXpanding (NTX) that is legal for use in all areas that are zoned accordingly, such as California. Hi there can anybody help me with some load data for W748 in my .204. 131,-K/kg. as well. For example, when developing other data not included here, IMR-4064 powder was used, and it performed fine. 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. Be the first to share your insights. 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 . Vihtavuori N540, Winchester 748 . I was wondering what some of you guys have worked up as loads for this round. This is my load in 2 rifles, 1 rem and 1 ar. We're also planning on running streams this week for Shot Show so keep an eye out. Ruger M77 Mkii VT .204 Jw-15e .22 Winchester Model 37a 12ga Beretta Silver pigeon pump action 12ga Howa 1500 .223 . WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Anyone try cfe223 in a AR platform? I've only started reloading since about the first of the year. If you wanted to try to neck down something available, I understand a .222 Rem Magnum might work. Born in Boston in 1810, Winchesters initial foray into business was as a maker of mens shirts. New customer? Sep 10, 2009 #9 ; Re: Winchester 748 powder I use it in .222 Rem, .223 Rem, 30-30 Win, .303 Brit, and .308 Win. It is especially accurate with the smaller bullets like the 32-40 grain ones. These rifles feature high-quality, cold hammer-forged barrels that are stress relieved and known for their accuracy. You would be doing well if this was the only powder you used for 5.56, it is good at everything. My cousin left me his setup, he had some older powder,(still in the metal cans). There are many powder choices that offer the correct burn rate for the .204 but generally include those that fall between IMR-4198 and Winchester 760, with the faster versions being most suitable for lighter bullets, and slower-burning powders performing better with heavier bullet weights.