best loads for the 204

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bigdan
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Re: best loads for the 204

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Hello fellas, I've just started reloading and wondered if I could pick your collective brains for a load.
I have Hodgeson 4895 powder , hornady brass, cci br 4 primers , 32grn v max and 39 sierra blitzkrieg heads.
It would be great if you could point me in the right direction !!! Thanks in advance, Dan.
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Re: best loads for the 204

Post by futuretrades »

From my Hornady reload manual, minimum load is 25.9 grs. H4895 to max load of 28.9 grs. with 32gr. Vmax. I would also suggest, look at the top of this page for 204 Load data, and also take a look at the favorite loads on this page.
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Darkker
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Re: best loads for the 204

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"BEST" is a matter of reference, your rifle isn't the same as either of mine.
If you start testing, you to will know what the "BEST" for your set-up is.
I'm a firm believer in the theory that if it bleeds, I can kill it.
bigdan
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Re: best loads for the 204

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Thanks guys .
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Re: best loads for the 204

Post by ClaimJumper »

Too bad you have a Cooper, lol if you had a Savage Custom you could shoot this load. 500 bullets for 40$ cheap..Nosler Dogtowns rule!
Second target is Nosler lead free 32's long for weight. 5 shots @ 100


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Re: best loads for the 204

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However, since he is shooting a Cooper, he will be able to hit the dime every time instead of just getting close to it!!! :mrgreen:


Just kidding.
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Re: best loads for the 204

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Good one Ramos :D
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Re: best loads for the 204

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RAMOS wrote:However, since he is shooting a Cooper, he will be able to hit the dime every time instead of just getting close to it!!! :mrgreen:


Just kidding.
But it looks like that dime keeps moving :lol: Bill K :D
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