BL C(2) and Sierra 39 gr BK help

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Irish Lad
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BL C(2) and Sierra 39 gr BK help

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I see on this site this is a popular load. Does anybody know of a site or manual for this load. I checked the Sierra and hodgdon site and Lyman's manual and can't find any load data. Being relatively new to reloading I like to use "official" load data. Thanks
Jim White
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Re: BL C(2) and Sierra 39 gr BK help

Post by Jim White »

On the Hodgdon website if you select 40-grain it comes up with the Hornady VMAX. The bearing surface of a 39 SBK is .328" and for the 40 VMAX its .306" by measurements with a comparitor. I have tested the same loads with each bullet in my 204's up to the MAX recommended loads and I've never experienced any excessive pressure issues or indications.

HTH

Here s the link to the website

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle
Irish Lad
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Re: BL C(2) and Sierra 39 gr BK help

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Thanks.
truckerwalt
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.204 Ruger Guns: RUGER MK II/SAVAGE MOD. 12

Re: BL C(2) and Sierra 39 gr BK help

Post by truckerwalt »

with the .204 39 gr. sierra's , 25 grains H-322 powder and rem. 7.5 primers if you can find them work great
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