Best Powder fo .204 Ruger?

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16 February 2006, 17:51

Col K

Best Powder fo .204 Ruger?

This is the first time I'm going sub-.224 and am interested in what other folks are using. I'm looking for something that meters easily (like W748) and fills the case without compression. Accuracy, however, is the most important. Can anyone give me an idea with which powder to start?

16 February 2006, 18:18

vapodog

BL-C(2) or H-335 are the picks I'd go with.

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16 February 2006, 18:25

sdgunslinger

Col K , check out the data at this site, and you should be able to make a choice .

http://www.rugerhunting.com/204_data.php

I also favor the ball powders , or a powder with very fine kernels like H322 for the sub-bores . I am using quite a bit of Ramshot TAC , but I am sure something like 748 or BlC2 would also work good . Some favor H4895 , but it's a little tougher to pour down the case neck .

The 204 is not all that fussy , there are many medium burning powders that will turn up good results .

16 February 2006, 18:28

Jay Gorski

RE10x and Benchmark. Jay

16 February 2006, 18:36

skb2706

H-322 although my preference is RL-15 it does not meter as well.

16 February 2006, 20:14

ricciardelli

With a 40 grain bullet:
W-748 From 23.0 grains to 28.3 grains
Remington 7-1/2 Primer

16 February 2006, 20:14

craigster

I've tried at least a half dozen powders so far. Best results from 748.