Primers

Share information about reloading the 204 Ruger.
Coyotecontrole
New Member
Posts: 23
Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2016 8:48 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: Rem 700 sps 12" twist w/bell&carl tac stk timney trigger

Primers

Post by Coyotecontrole »

I went to cabelas and they were out of cci br4 so he gave me 6 1/2 remintons but I notice most say the use 7 1/2. Is 6 1/2 ok
User avatar
Rick in Oregon
Moderator
Posts: 4942
Joined: Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:20 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: Sako 75V, Cooper MTV, Kimber 84M, Cust M700 11 Twist
Location: High Desert of Central Oregon
Contact:

Re: Primers

Post by Rick in Oregon »

Coyotecontrole wrote:I went to cabelas and they were out of cci br4 so he gave me 6 1/2 remintons but I notice most say the use 7 1/2. Is 6 1/2 ok
In a word...."NO".

The 6-1/2 primer is intended for low intensity rounds like the Hornet or Bee. They have thin cups and will likely be pierced by shooting them in a 204R. Save them for your Hornet (you DO have a Hornet, right? ;) ) and get some 7-1/2's, which are my personal choice for the 204.

Another good choice is the Federal 205M if you still can't find the BR4's.
Semper Fortis
Rick in Oregon
NRA Life/OHA/VHA/VVA

Oregon, East of the Cascades - Where Common Sense Still Prevails

Image
Coyotecontrole
New Member
Posts: 23
Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2016 8:48 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: Rem 700 sps 12" twist w/bell&carl tac stk timney trigger

Re: Primers

Post by Coyotecontrole »

Thanks Rick. Was abouy to start loading today. Back to the store I go.
User avatar
SShooterZ
Junior Member
Posts: 64
Joined: Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:23 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: CZ 527 Varmint - Savage 12 w/ Custom PacNor 1:11

Re: Primers

Post by SShooterZ »

Here's a good reference link for comparing the physical attributes of primers.

http://www.jamescalhoon.com/primers_and_pressure.php

I don't know if the data has changed at all but at least gives you an idea of where different primers compare to each other.
Post Reply