Any body find a good load with the 39gr sierra.Using a savage 12fv w/ 6-24x 50mm simmons scope, just staring to reload for my varmint gun, mainly going to be used for coyotes and small varmints.

Sask,

I have a Kimber Pro varmint in 204. I exclusively use the 39gr Sierra Blitzking and the best powder is H4895 - I was using BLC-2 and H4895 hands down is the winner for accuracy and velocity. With 27.7grs H4895 I can safely hit 3873fps (I have had a couple hit 3910 with that load). My Kimber has a 22inch barrel BTW.

Most guys will tell you either H4895 or Reloader 10x

Cheers,

Michael.

I have the same rifle and found A2230 with the 39 sierra's shoot half min. 26.5 is my load but reduce 10% and work up.IRISH

Thanks I'll try one of those powders to start.

Welcome to AR.

I am presently loading for two Savages. Mine is an FV and the other is a BVSS. Both like the 39 Sierra. I found the best load for these two using WW brass, IMR 4895, and Remington SRBR primers. The primers really helped, I was totally surprised.

Also, I found seating depth affected group size in both rifles. I think I am at .015 off the lands. I can't recall the exact load, I can look it up later, but I think it was between 26 and 27 gr. I will edit or add a post later with the load.

BTW, the 40 gr. Berger will outshoot the 39 Sierra in these rifles. I have gone to using the Berger in both. It was hard to see any difference at 100 yds, but at extended ranges the proof was evident.

Jim