Top 3 Powders for the 204 Ruger
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Top 3 Powders for the 204 Ruger
Here's a good one for all of you, if you only had 3 powders with which to reload the 204 ruger, which would they be? Taking into account of coarse velocity and accuracy. This was just a stupid thought that came into my brain and I thought I would pose the question in this forum. Curious to see what you all say.
Remington Model 700 SPS 17 Remington Fireball Nikon Buckmaster 6-18X40SF, Remington Model 700 VSF 204 Ruger Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24X40AO, Savage Model 12 FVSS .22-250 Remington Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24X40AO
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Re: Top 3 Powders for the 204 Ruger
H4895
Benchmark
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Benchmark
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Re: Top 3 Powders for the 204 Ruger
What's with the ???.........LOL!!!
Remington Model 700 SPS 17 Remington Fireball Nikon Buckmaster 6-18X40SF, Remington Model 700 VSF 204 Ruger Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24X40AO, Savage Model 12 FVSS .22-250 Remington Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24X40AO
Re: Top 3 Powders for the 204 Ruger
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At first I wasn't impresses with Reloader 10. Once I backed by OAL further from the lands I've found a very consistant sub-sub load. I was also impressed with Benchmark.
At first I wasn't impresses with Reloader 10. Once I backed by OAL further from the lands I've found a very consistant sub-sub load. I was also impressed with Benchmark.
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Re: Top 3 Powders for the 204 Ruger
I vote the same as Ruger no 1.
Have tried many others, but Benchmark and H4895 do the trick.
Have tried many others, but Benchmark and H4895 do the trick.
Re: Top 3 Powders for the 204 Ruger
Benchmark
H-4895
Winchester 748
Not nescessarily in that order.
H-4895
Winchester 748
Not nescessarily in that order.
Savage VLP + NF 12x42 + 35 Bergers = .
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Re: Top 3 Powders for the 204 Ruger
Benchmark
H-322
H-4895
With a very honorable mention to the late and lamented AA2230-C. I wish it was still around in quantity, when my last four pounds are gone, I will be in mourning..............
H-322
H-4895
With a very honorable mention to the late and lamented AA2230-C. I wish it was still around in quantity, when my last four pounds are gone, I will be in mourning..............
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Re: Top 3 Powders for the 204 Ruger
Benchmark
Benchmark
Benchmark
Benchmark
RE10X
H4895
In that order.
Benchmark
Benchmark
Benchmark
RE10X
H4895
In that order.
Hawkeye Joe (Mike)
Savage model 10 Predator, 3-9 Nikon Omega
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Savage model 10 Predator, 3-9 Nikon Omega
07 LRPV, 35X45 Leupold Competition
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Re: Top 3 Powders for the 204 Ruger
Well done joe!!! I see you like benchmark eh?
Remington Model 700 SPS 17 Remington Fireball Nikon Buckmaster 6-18X40SF, Remington Model 700 VSF 204 Ruger Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24X40AO, Savage Model 12 FVSS .22-250 Remington Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24X40AO
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Re: Top 3 Powders for the 204 Ruger
H-322
Benchmark
I've haven't had a need to try anything else. H-322 is working very well with the 32 grain Hornaday's and I just started load development with Benchmark paired with 35 grain Bergers which is showing some promise.
Benchmark
I've haven't had a need to try anything else. H-322 is working very well with the 32 grain Hornaday's and I just started load development with Benchmark paired with 35 grain Bergers which is showing some promise.
It's more important where ya hit 'em, than what ya hit 'em with.
'07 Savage 12 LRPV .204 w/ Leupold VX-II 6-18 LRV reticle
'07 Savage 12 LRPV .204 w/ Leupold VX-II 6-18 LRV reticle
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Re: Top 3 Powders for the 204 Ruger
My 3 favorite powders for AR-15. Haven't tried Benchmark yet.
IMR4895
H4895
Varget
IMR4895
H4895
Varget
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Re: Top 3 Powders for the 204 Ruger
I have to agree with Joe.......
BENCHMARK
Shoots very well in both my .204's. Only tried the 39 gr bullets in one gun, but with Benchmark, it is a tackdriver with 39 and 32 gr blitzkings.
BENCHMARK
Shoots very well in both my .204's. Only tried the 39 gr bullets in one gun, but with Benchmark, it is a tackdriver with 39 and 32 gr blitzkings.