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by chickenhawk
Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:16 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: "slightly down loading" the 204?
Replies: 8
Views: 813

Re: "slightly down loading" the 204?

Not sure what you mean by "slightly down loading" but id it means loads under the recommended minimum charge, I would discourage that, could be a safety issue. HTH, I did not mean going below minimum charges. I should have titled this thread " accuracy with starting loads".... I...
by chickenhawk
Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: "slightly down loading" the 204?
Replies: 8
Views: 813

Re: "slightly down loading" the 204?

I was planning on trying the 32s in the Nosler Ballistic Tips. Most gossip on the "net" is that they are alittle more solidly constructed than the V-Max, but I have no first hand experience with either in the 20 caliber. I'd really rather have a bullet with a higher BC than the 35 grain Be...
by chickenhawk
Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:00 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: "slightly down loading" the 204?
Replies: 8
Views: 813

"slightly down loading" the 204?

I'm wanting to shoot 32 grain bullets around 3700 fps. Most of the load data I see for this weight range is 4000 fps or so. My thinking is that the lighter bullets would perform better on coyotes at slightly lowered velocities. How about the 40's at 3500-3600 fps? I don't own a .204 (yet) and would ...