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Reloading .204 with 1-9 twist
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:17 am
by TEXAS222
Hello. Any reloading tips for loading my .204 Ruger AR 15 with 1-9 twist 24" barrel? As you know, I'll be limited to a COL of 2.260 because of the magazine. Thanks for any info.
TEJAS JD
SOUTHEAST TEXAS
Re: Reloading .204 with 1-9 twist
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:42 pm
by Darkker
Open your favorite load manual, pick a starting load, and get after it.
None of us can tell YOU what a gun we don't have, will like.
Re: Reloading .204 with 1-9 twist
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 8:27 am
by dsandfort
I have a similar barrel and it handles 40 grain noslers just fine. 32 and 39 grain bullets should be no problem as well. I'm a huge fan of H322 and Benchmark in the 204. I shoot H322 in the AR with the noslers and results are remarkable.
Pick a safe starting load and work up to find the sweet spot.
Re: Reloading .204 with 1-9 twist
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:41 pm
by Tokimini
I have a 9 twist Shilen barrel on my Rem 700 and the 39 grain Sierras with 27.9 gr of CFE223 group the best. 25.8 gr of AA2230 also works well. I got a lot of keyholing when I tried 32 grain bullets.
Re: Reloading .204 with 1-9 twist
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 8:39 pm
by TEXAS222
Thanks guys, appreciate the help. JD