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crazy2medic
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Posted: 16 March 2006 at 11:13 |
I'm giving serious thought to reloading the .204 ruger cartridge, my question to you guys is what reloading manual should I consider? want one that isn't powder brand specific! but will give me data on several powders, any suggestions? also will post question on the reloaders bench (just for timberghozt) |
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My two favorites is the Hodgdon and Hornady. I like the Hodgdon the best because even though they are a powder company they aren't afraid to include all the powders. Plus their mission statement really blows me away.
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Crazy; Your best bet might be the internet at this time. I don't know of any manual that's got printed data on the .204. However, Speer is due to release #14 soon, & I'd think at least one other will also release this year. Don't think of buying 'a' manual. Get at least two. My primary one's are Speer & Hornady. Because both derive their data in real world guns, not test barrels. That's important, too many people do way foolish things trying to get their gun to achieve the velocity of a test barrel. Test barrels have tight chambers & are generally minimum spec articles. Therefore, they get higher velocities with less powder than a real world gun. As long as you understand what's going on, it's ok, but frustrating. Far easier to use Speer & Hornady than many of the others IMHO. 900F |
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crazy2medic
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thanks cb that the info I need, i'm not too keen on getting reloading data off the internet, prefer a reloading manual, it's been awhile since i've reloaded ammo! but I remember the basics
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I have about 8!. But the best is Hornady. There is also a single cartridge series, it gives you the pages of all the manuals, but only for one cartridge. They are cheap paper so the "load" manusl (single cartridge is about $9. good luck BEAR |
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I think 3 is the minimum. That way , you can get at least two to agree. Tith only two, and there is a considerable difference, which one os best. I always pick up one of those that are cartridge specific, and have about every reloading manual in them from all companies. Thye go fr about $7 |
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Crazy; If you do go to the net for load info, the only places to go are the bullets maker's own sites. I know Hornady & Sierra have sites, & I'm pretty sure that Speer & others do too. Foo |
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Of the several I have I like hodgdon best and Speer the least. The Speer has some good basic instruction and I'd reccomend it for somebody just starting but for data I think they stink. Lyman isn't too bad either. The best web resource I've found is here |
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I found these in the Hodgdon 2006 Annual Manual Reloading magazine (Page 64/65) I am providing this information as is, please double check with Hodgdon for accuracy, I do not claim to be a great typist, and typos occur... :D Now, on to the info
.204 Ruger Bullet: 32 gr. HDY V-Max Dia: .204" Col: 2.250" Varget: 27.0 3557 38,300 Max: 29.0C 3798 47,400 BL-C(2): 28.5 3772 43,000 Max: 30.7 4081 55,500 H335: 26.0 3703 40,500 Max: 28.3 4044 54,800 H4895: 27.0 3669 40,500 Max: 29.0C 3980 51,100 Benchmark: 26.0 3770 45,500 Max: 28.0 4047 56,400 H322: 25.5 3826 48,300 Max: 27.5 4030 56,400
Bullet: 35 gr Ber HP Dia: .204" Col: 2.240" Varget: 28.0 3705 48,300 Max: 29.0C 3812 53,100 BL-C(2): 28.5 3734 47,200 Max: 30.7 3937 54,900 H335: 25.5 3665 45,400 Max: 27.5 3915 56,600 H4895: 26.0 3576 42,200 Max: 28.2C 3910 55,700 Benchmark: 25.0 3590 44,100 Max: 26.6 3863 56,600 H322 24 .0 3586 45,600 Max: 26.3 3828 55,400
Bullet: 40 gr HDY V-Max Dia: .204" Col: 2.250" Varget: 26.0 3395 44,100 Max: 28.1C 3798 55,100 BL-C(2): 28.0 3569 47,300 Max: 30.0 3774 56,200 H335: 25.0 3508 47,300 Max: 26.8 3738 56,700 H4895: 26.0 3500 45,500 Max: 27.7C 3741 56,000 Benchmark: 24.0 3419 45,200 Max: 25.7 3646 55,400 H322: 23.0 3319 41,500 Max: 25.1 3639 55,900
Bullet: 50 Gr. Ber HPBT Dia: .204" Col: 2.300" Varget: 24.0 3071 44,900 Max: 26.0 3287 55,200 BL-C(2): 25.0 3089 42,900 Max: 27.0 3334 54,500 H335: 22.5 3039 43,700 Max: 24.3 3268 54,700 H4895: 24.0 3167 46,900 Max: 25.7C 3352 56,000 Benchmark: 22.5 3110 47,800 Max: 24.0 3256 54,300 H322: 22.0 3105 48,300 Max: 23.5 3252 55,100
Good luck and hope these come in handy... Edited by Schleprok |
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thanks, i've already loaded with the h335 28. grains 32gr v-max, shoots good in my rifle but 4" high in my son's rifle going to tweak it and see what happens going to try benchmark next Edited by crazy2medic |
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