I am looking for loads for these. I am using Varget powder.
I have been having problems getting my loads to work.
Been working with 39gr BK's with nothing that would work.
32 gr Nosler Ballistic Tips
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Re: 32 gr Nosler Ballistic Tips
Look at the .204 load data at the top of the page and go with the 32g V-MAX loads.You should be fine with that.
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Re: 32 gr Nosler Ballistic Tips
Clue us in on what rifle, barrel length, and other load components. Varget might be a bit slow burning for the 32 grain bullets but several members are using it for the heavier bullet weights.
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Re: 32 gr Nosler Ballistic Tips
From Nosler No.6, 32gr BT
Varget
Start: 27.0 - 3811 fps
Max: 29.0 - 4043 fps
Personally, I'd use Benchmark, Tac, IMR 4198 (most accurate powder tested) H322, H335, or RL10X before I'd use Varget for a 32gr bullet in the 204, but that's just me. It's a tad slow for what you are doing.
W748 in the Nosler book gives 4154 fps, along with Tac for the 32 grainer.
Varget
Start: 27.0 - 3811 fps
Max: 29.0 - 4043 fps
Personally, I'd use Benchmark, Tac, IMR 4198 (most accurate powder tested) H322, H335, or RL10X before I'd use Varget for a 32gr bullet in the 204, but that's just me. It's a tad slow for what you are doing.
W748 in the Nosler book gives 4154 fps, along with Tac for the 32 grainer.
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Re: 32 gr Nosler Ballistic Tips
i am shooting 32gr VMaxes in my howa, with extremely good results. using benchmark at 27.2 grs. i tried h335, because i have lots of it for my 223, but did not like the results. my load is moving right at 4000fps. with devastating results on squirrels, and other small vermin. i have no experience with varget, so i cannot say anything one way or another. as far as i know this load will interchange with ballistic tips.
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