Powder data needed

[nlol]

This should be easier than I'm finding it. I'm starting load development on 204R focused on 2 bullets now: The Sierra 39gr BK, and Hornady 45 gr SP. I've been unable to find published recommended min/max loads for CFE223 and IMR 8208 XBR. Can anyone provide the data and source? Thanks.

[nlol]

I was tired when I wrote this. I, of course, mean recommended "starting load' and do not mean, 'min' (minimum) load. The information does not exist in my Hornady X manual, or Hodgdon's online RELOADING DATA CENTER.

[Bill K]

The annual Hodgdon reloading manual shows loads for CFE223. Their reloading data site shows a start load of 29.0 and a max of 30.9 for the 32 grain. for the 40 grain they show a start of 27.3 and a max of 29.0 so work in that area and you should be fine. Bill K

[nlol]

Yeah, they show 40 and 50 grain bullets loads for both powders too. I'm just being very careful - or perhaps timid. I've never touched these small calibers before.

[Bill K]

You do need to be cautious with the small calibers, in that pressures can raise fast. But by using the 40 grain loads as a guide, you will be just fine in the 39 grain bullets. Just work up to max slow and easy. Bill K

[nlol]

Ok - Thanks - I'm on it.

[truckerwalt]

i have a savage model 12 and recently put four shots into a group that you could hide with the open end of a .30 caliber case. i was using 39 grain sierra and rem. 7 1/2 primers and 25t grains of H-322. outside to outside of this group measured .298". if you deduct the cal. you get .094" i have never shot a group that. that is less than 1/10". if you think i am making up this story that is ok by me but it is the exact truth! i also get good groups with AR-comp

[BitterClinger]

What was your C.O.L. for that load? I have a M12 LRPV that has put two literally into the same hole quite a few times, but I always pulled the third ruining the perfect 3 rd group.

[204Luver]

I have stacked 3 SBK 39's at 100 yds several times, and have even stacked 4 a couple of times, but I shoot 5-shot groups and have not gotten the 5th to cooperate yet. I've had a few 5-shot groups under .3, but never under .2 (yet!).