just ordered a cz varmint in 204, i need help with reloading, what length do i trim to, i see it's oal is 2.260 same as the 223, i trim that to 2.250, also what do you use for funnel, i'm going to try h335 & 748 for now that's what i have on hand. any loads or tricks would greatly help, so as i could pass it on to fellow's later.

Jrbirdie: I use a 17 caliber funnel for my 204's. I have three Varminters in caliber 204 Ruger and just love them all! I have only tried H 4895 and AA 2230 powders in my rigs. I also feel the wonderful Federal 205M primers have served well in all these Rifles. I have a pretty good supply of 204 brass from Hornady and just bought 300 of the Winchester 204 Ruger brass.
I may just switch over completely to the Winchester brass.
I recently bought some AA 2520 powder for future load development in my 204's.
Do a search on this forum for 204 Ruger loading threads. Lots of folks were kind of on their own when they started out. I learned the AA 2230 load from Ground Hog Devastation - either on this thread or up on the Varminting thread.
Also get a Dewey 20 caliber rod for your cleaning chores - the 17's tend to bend when used on the 20's.
More later
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy
I wish you the best of luck with your CZ 204!

Another site you might want to visit for info is http://www.204ruger.com. I've recently accquired a Rem 700 in 204 but have only used factory ammo so far.