H335 26.0 gr. 3,327 (max) V-Max bullet. Win 748 30.0 gr. H4895 25.7 gr. I use 28.0 gr with 32 gr bullets, I have used Zombie Z-Max and Nosler HPFB with great success on ground squirrels. 3,900+ (max) © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Copyright Hornady®, Designed and developed by IdeaBank Marketing. 3,702 3,712 (Note: hard to stabilize longer bullets, 1 in 12 twist is not enough) Varget 26.0 gr. 32gr. Regarding loads, Barnes said, "you can use other published load data from Hodgdon or Hornady and H335 28.3 gr. RE-10X 25.1 gr. RL-15 27.3 gr. With my handloads of BLC-2 and Tac using the 32 gr. ---------------------------------------- Load Data: 204 Caliber Loading / Reloading Information By Nosler Inc Caliber 22 Cal Type VMTR FB Weight 40 Diameter .224 S.D. 3,792 (Max) Benchmark 27.9 gr. Back by popular demand and featuring the explosive DETON-A-TOR™ core. It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. 4,200 (max) 3,609 3,691 (Max) 3,037 This is … We interviewed Chris Hodgdon of Hodgdon Powder Co. and learned some important information about the IMR’s new 8208 XBR powder. articles on reloading special calibers and personal loads where noted. BlitzKing. ---------------------------------------- RL-10X 24.0 gr. X-Terminator 24.8 gr. You can get brass from Hornady, Norma, Nosler, Remington & Winchester. (You can use loads from the Sierra 32 grain below) Most common bullet weights range from 26 grain (Barnes) to 50 grains for this little 20 caliber hot-shot. IMR4064 25.2 gr. Post by Concorde » Mon Mar 30, 2020 6:20 pm I've got a couple thousand pieces of once-fired Hornady .204 brass that I'm not going to be reloading after all. H4895 24.0 gr. IMR4895 26.5 gr. 3,700 3,659 Access all the features of our classic Reloading Handbook on your mobile device. V-MAX ® (Steel Case) (16” Bbl) Did shoot slightly better than the 40gr or 39gr. If you wanted to try to neck down something available, I understand a .222 Rem Magnum might work. RL-15 29.3 gr. Varget 26.0 gr. 3,500+ (max) 3,577 4,043 (Max) IMR4198 22.0 gr. RL-15 26.5 gr. Have a Ruger Hawkeye stainless/synthetic in .204. Buy Hornady 204 Ruger 32gr V MAX Superformance 500 round case: GunBroker is the largest seller of Rifle Ammunition Ammunition All: 892627492 Discussion: 3,427 fps-(unverified)(MAX) Barnes VM (Varmint Grenade) Benchmark 25.7 gr. V ¥ RIFLE RELOADING DATA Test Specifications/ Components Firearm Used:Savage Model 10 Barrel Length:26" Twist:1 x 12" Case:Hornady Trim-to Length: 1.840" Primer:Fed 205M Remarks: Introduced in 2004, the .204 Ruger joins a select group of cartridges that top the 4,000 fps mark. 3,755 (Max) 3,782 Due to different barrel lengths, 3,935 (Max) I also shot the heavier bullets with AA2520 and RL15. Also great in light bullet .308 Win loads. Originally developed for military applications, the bullet’s copper-tin composite core is highly frangible, greatly reducing the chance of ricochets. 204 Bullets found in: Forster Co-Ax Case and Cartridge Inspector (Pilots Sold Separately), Hornady Cam Lock Bullet Collets #14 .204", RCBS Lube-A-Matic Bullet Sizing Die .258", RCBS 3 Die Roll Crimp Set - … Loads for .204 Ruger: IMR3031 24.0 gr. Spitzer 2.250" 0.110 CT® Ballistic Silvertip® 32gr. This bullet is a Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint 20 Caliber 0.204 Diameter 32 Grain Premium reloading bullet. I would use the TAC loads below for the 32 grain IMR4064 27.5C gr. 3,265 (Max) TAC is "Ramshot TAC, a versatile rifle powder that performs well in a number of different calibers. 3,863 (Max) Benchmark 26.6 gr. 3,200+ like the 32-40 grain ones. 3,645 (Max) Varget 24.0 gr. 3,500+ (Max) Powders include Hodgdon, IMR 3,256 fps (max) H4895 28.2 gr. Varmint hunters can now reap the benefits of Hornady® Superformance® propellant technology in their favorite varmint cartridges. But where you see a (MAX) load, the one above it is the starting load, do not go below that amount. IMR4895 26.0 gr. Beautiful rifle. 3,282 (max) the 32gr bullet for use with the 26gr Varmint Grenade bullets. This load likely exceeds max pressures, use at your own risk 3,600+ (Max) 39 gr. X-Terminator 27.5 gr. IMR-3031 23.3 gr. 0.11 B.C. Benchmark 28.0 gr. H4895 28.2C gr. IMR 4895 27.0 gr. Introduced by Ruger in 2004, the 204 Ruger is the first cartridge to bear the Ruger name. With the 32gr V-max, I had good luck with 8208 and TAC. H4895 26.0 gr. SV 204 Ruger 40 gr. The 204 Ruger has proven to be a very accurate and efficient cartridge. you may not get near the FPS charted. 4,006 (max load) Optimal results are achieved in ALL firearms, including semi-autos. X-Terminator 23.0 gr. .204 Ruger (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 154 loads. 3,725 IMR3031 25.6C gr. The ballistic performance based offthe 32 V-Max, 40 , 45 grain are 4,225 ft/s (32 gr), 3,900 ft/… Benchmark 26.6 gr. I first tried factory ammo, loaded with Hornady 32gr and 40gr V-Max. Using bullets from Hornady NTX, Hornady V-Max, Hornady SP. Load data for the 204 ruger. IMR4198 20.0 gr. 3,796 (MAX) Delivers sniper-like accuracy for dependable long-range kills." This bullet has a Boat Tail Base and a Spitzer Tipstyle. H4895 27.7 gr. [note from a user: "32 grains TAC is MAX/MAX and will 3,680 (MAX) H4895 22.0 gr. 3,611 (Max) 4,139 (max) V-Max bullet Firing a 32 grain bullet at well over 4,200 FPS is moving right on out. Diameter .204 S.D. Leaves coyote and bobcat pelts virtually undamaged. Polymer tipped Hornady V-MAX® or NTX® bullets deliver match accuracy and rapid fragmentation. Use the 3,200+ Benchmark 26.0 gr. Spitzer 2.250" 0.110 32gr. 3,095 H335 26.0 gr. With 32gr bullets, Ruger claims the round is the fastest factory cartridge in any caliber. ---------------------------------------- IMR 4198 21.0 gr. AA Rel-7 20.0 gr. Bob Hodgdon said that IMR 8208 was the most accurate powder he had ever encountered. Went with a Shilen 1/10 barrel. Varget 27.5 gr. 3,986 (min) Using bullets from Hornady NTX, Barnes VG FB, Berger FB VAR, Hornady V-Max, Berger HP, Berger HPBT. 4,045 (max) 3,284 (max) 3,500+ I decided to rack the rifle until reloading components were readily available. 35 grain Berger HP IMR4064 27.2 gr. IMR4064 25.8C gr. 32 gr. Most accurate load so far with the 39 BKing has been with H335, Rem 6 1/2 primer, Win brass, COAl 2.435, chronos at 3680 fps. H4895 26.5 gr. 3,075 3,615 (min) 3,454 3,200+ Can't comment on 32gr bullets but 8208 works great with the 39gr Sierra BK. 22 Cal. 3,415 This was a joint project from Ruger and Hornady, and not originally a wildcat project. Working up in 1/2 gr. Load Data. H335 26.8 gr. 3,700 Start lower and work up. TAC has the ability to provide some of the industry's highest velocities for 80 grain bullets in the .223 caliber while maintaining SAAMI pressure guidelines. This 20 caliber cartridge has been around since 2004. 3,950+ (max) 4,000+ (max load) 4,172 (max) Benchmark 28.0 gr. 45 grain Hornady SP 3,910 (Max load) Varget 26.0 gr. 3,343 (max) Varget 23.3 gr. X-Terminator 27.5 gr 4,163 (max) 3,600+ (max) Most common bullet weights range from 26 grain (Barnes) to 50 grains for this little 20 caliber hot-shot. 40 grain Hornady V-Max 4,222 (max) 4,008 (max) Superformance® Varmint ammunition delivers muzzle velocity increases of 100 to 200 feet per second from EVERY gun. This is a max book load so usual caveats. minimum load data to start. The 204 Ruger was developed from the 222 Remington Magnum, which has the largest case capacity in the 222 family; providing for about 5% more case capacity than the most popular member of the family, the 223 Remington. Reloading equipment, methods, load data, powder and projectile information. Ramshot and Accurate are the same company (Western Powders Inc -- Miles City – Montana) in 2008. Varmint and Predator Control. (compressed) 3,647 fps (Max) 26 gr. TAC 24.0 gr. produce over 4,200 fps" - not verified, caution] .204 Ruger (Using Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 193 loads. Barnes says of their 26 grain, .204" bullets, "Barnes’ Varmint Grenade™ is a unique varmint bullet that delivers explosive results. Powders: RL-15, RL-7 are Accurate Arms Powder; H335, H4895, Benchmark & Varget are Hodgdon, IMR powders are also supplied by Hodgdon. 3,908 (Max load) Introduced in 2004 by Hornady and Ruger, the .204 Ruger is the only 20-Caliber cartridge offered as factory-loaded finished ammunition. Gain a deep knowledge of ballistic science and access our improved ballistic calculator. AA Rel-7 23.0 gr. 3,736 (min) 3,500+ IMR4064 24.0 gr. 3,600 ACCURATE – EXPLOSIVE – LEAD CORE. 3,680 (min) Thank you for your support. 3,814 (Max) 3,800 (max) 3,902 (Max) Accuracy, increased range, flatter trajectory, less wind drift and devastating terminal results are all realized with Superformance® Varmint ammunition. Whether you're making bulk ammo for plinking, creating the perfect hunting round, or building the best ammunition for a 500 yard shot, Midsouth has the right rifle bullet for your reloading recipe. ---------------------------------------- type of bullet, seating depth, primer type and other factors, 3,590 (start) Hornady does not sell core products directly to the public - we kindly ask that you contact retailers about availability. TAC is a double-based powder providing for ease of metering and consistent charge weights." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3,696 (Max) SP (26” Bbl) 83208 3625 3188 2793 2431 2096 1791 1313 1015 779 590 439 320 -1 5 1 0 -54 -168 -362 V 5.45 x 39mm 60 gr. Varget 30.0 gr. Introducing the latest products from the worldwide leader in ammunition. With its combination of proven materials, innovative design and streamlined profile, the Hornady ® V-MAX ® represents the pinnacle of what a specialized varmint bullet can achieve, offering straight-line trajectories, enhanced accuracy, dramatic expansion and explosive fragmentation at a wide range of distances and velocities. Varget 27.0 gr. Reloading data from Hornady, using commercially available powders, indicate velocity peaking at just under 4,200 ft/s (1,300 m/s) with the 32-grain (2.1 g) bullet in longer barrels. Benchmark 24.0 gr. Superformance ® Varmint ammunition delivers muzzle velocity increases of 100 to 200 feet per second from EVERY gun. Reloading The.204 Ruger (Photo from Hornady - loaded ammo with 32 gr. That's what I suggest you do. IMR4895 26.0 gr. IMR4895 28.3 gr. 4,161 (max) (Note: Most are maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start.) 3,300 3,070 L6: 2.220 inch = 56.39 mm Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm Powder : Alliant Reloder-10x Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, 3,638 (Max) RL-10X 26.5 gr. Match event calendar and rifle competition accuracy training tips. Product Information: Cartridge: 204 Ruger Bullet Style: Polymer Tip Bullet Weight: 32gr Muzzle Velocity: 4225 Part Number: 83204 Quantity: 20 *Shipping on ammunition will be UPS Ground only. BK I can most always keep all my groups under 3/8" and most times a lot closer to 1/4". 3,405 Couldn't hit the target at 100metres. 3,205 First Chris confirmed that ADI (Australian Defense Industries Ltd.) is the manufacturer. IMR 4198 23.5 gr. All shot better than 1", nothing much better than 1/2" at 100 yards. V-MAX ® (26” Bbl) 83206 3900 3482 3104 2757 2435 2136 1351 1077 855 675 527 405 -1 5 07 -43 -132 -28 C 204 Ruger 45 gr. 3,607 fps 3,587 X-Terminator 25.5 gr. Many AR-15 rifle manufacturers now offer the .204 Ruger as an alternative chambering alongside the usual 5.56×45mm/.223 Rem. Even mild loads should be above 3,900 fps. H335 28.5 gr. The .204 Ruger is based on the 222 Remington Magnum case, necked down to … 3,381 LOAD DATA. ALL Accurate 2015 Accurate 2230 Accurate 2460 Accurate 2495 Accurate 2520 Accurate 5744 Accurate LT-32 Alliant Powder Varmint Hodgdon Benchmark Hodgdon BL-C(2) Hodgdon CFE 223 Hodgdon H322 Hodgdon H335 Hodgdon H4198 Hodgdon H4895 Hodgdon Varget Improved Military Rifle IMR 3031 Improved Military Rifle IMR 4064 Improved Military Rifle IMR 4166 Improved Military Rifle IMR 4198 … 3,765 3,609 3,548 Benchmark 26.0 gr. The powder is a very small extruded powder, similar to H322 in kernel size. I have tested the 32gr bullets out in South Dakota prairie dog hunting and they are not good at all. RE-10X 21.6 gr. TAC 28.5 gr. XMR 2015 27.0 gr. 4,087 (Max) 3,601 (Max) Varget 29.0C gr. Firing a 32 grain bullet at well over 4,200 FPS is moving right on out. You neck it down and fireform it. Benchmark 22.5 gr. IMR-3031 25.3 gr. I just installed scope last night as I had it rebarreled after 3k+ rounds. 3,352 fps (max) Sierra BlitzKing TAC 29.9 gr. Development 32 grain Hornady V-Max [ ed:It's being tested widely in the .204 ] - Jeff Quinn likes Hodgdon Varget and Accurate Arms 2460 for loads. Sign up to receive new product announcements, special offers, and the annual product catalog. Accuracy, increased range, flatter trajectory, less wind drift and devastating terminal results are all realized with Superformance® Varmint ammunition. Some people think you can neck size down a 223 case and that is what this round was made from. Cartridge Type: Rifle Height: 1.84" Width: 0.378" Average FPS: 3935 Average Energy: 1272 Average Gr: 37 Recoil: 0.6 Power Rank: 1.46 of 20 The .204 Ruger was designed in 2004 by Ruger and Hornady manufacturers. 6mmBR.com is the best guide for 6mm BR Benchrest precision shooting, complete with 6BR FAQ, Reloading Data, Shooter Message Boards, Reader Polls, and Photo Gallery. IMR4895 26.2C gr. With 32gr bullets, Ruger claims the round is the fastest factory cartridge in any caliber. Virtually vaporizes ground squirrels and prairie dogs, even at extended range. 3,395 (start) 3,736 (Max) I see that your looking for a good load for the ruger 204 around. IMR3031 25.0 gr. .204 Ruger Introduced in 2004 by Hornady and Ruger, the .204 Ruger is the only 20-Caliber cartridge offered as factory-loaded finished ammunition. XMR 2015 24.5 gr. 3,712 (min) The cartridge is a centerfirerifle shell casing based off the .222 Remington Magnum design with a small rifle primer. No, the large part of the case is longer and neck taper is different. The new flat-base, hollow-cavity bullet remains intact at ultra-high velocities, yet fragments explosively on impact. The 32gr load shot the best—five-shot groups were slightly larger than a half-inch at 100 yards. The .204 Rugeris the second largest casing in its class behind the 5.6x50 Magnum. 4,143 (max) IMR 4895 29.0 (Compressed) 3,949 (max load) 3,806 (min) 4,100 (MAX load) 3,410 Varget 26.7 gr. 2008 prices range from $.25 to $.50 each in 100 lots. 17 posts • Page 1 of 1. Supercharge your varmint rifle with Hornady Superformance® Varmint ammunition - It really IS…rocket science! IMR 3031 26.2 gr. IMR4895 24.0 gr. X-Terminator & TAC are powders from Ramshot. Varget 28.0 gr. 20 Cal .204 32 gr V-MAX® Item #22004 | 100/Box . Superformance® Varmint ammunition delivers muzzle velocity increases of 100 to 200 feet per second from EVERY gun. H335 25.0 gr. 3,108 Powders include Accurate, … Varget 28.1 gr. 3,038 The .204 Ruger has proven to be an honest 500-yard varmint cartridge with correct loads. 3,241 fps When I first started with a .204 Ruger I was using Hornady Varmint Express factory ammo which used 32gr V-Max Bullets. H4895 26.0 gr. H335 24.3 gr. The Accurate Reloading Forums. IMR 4198 23.5 gr. (.204") Varmaged d o n® 0.131 N o sler V arm ag ed d o n ® 0.204 ... either expressed or implied is assumed for the use of this data. Benchmark 25.0 gr. Well the first thing that I like to pass on to you is the 32gr bullet is not a very good bullet to use on a windy day. What I was mainly waiting for was brass. H335 27.5 gr. IMR 3031 23.0 gr. H4895 24.8 gr. Win 748 27.5 gr. I think it excels in the .204 Ruger. (See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders.) We found something similar. Sierra BlitzKing Bullet size is .204" in diameter. Varget 29.0C gr. IMR4895 28.3C gr. ... My Savage 12BVSS 204 will keep 5 shots of Hornady 32 grain factory under 1/2" consistantly. Optimal results are achieved in all firearms, and Superformance Varmint ammunition is safe to use in all action types, including semi-autos. Here is what QL data looks like Boomer Cartridge : .204 Ruger Bullet : .204, 32, Nosler Varmag Btip 17220 Useable Case Capaci: 29.116 grain H2O = 1.890 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. Varget 28.8 gr. For 32gr Bullets you should be around 4,000 fps or better. (THIS PAGE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS) 3,855 3,741 fps (Max Load) IMR4895 27.8C gr. 3,501 fps 3,645 (max load) 3,200+ Load / Reload your favorite cartridges with the finest bullets in the world to achieve m TAC 26.0 gr. increments.". Benchmark 25.7 gr. Winchester cases were used to develop the accompanying load data A wide variety of powders were used to develop the accompanying .204 Ruger data. Featuring the industry leading polymer tipped Hornady® V-MAX® bullet that delivers match accuracy and rapid fragmentation, Superformance® Varmint ammunition from Hornady® extends current varmint cartridge efficiency and performance. H4895 26.0 gr. problem with .204 and Sierra 32 gr. 3,627 (start) ----------------------------------------- 204 Ruger 32 gr V-MAX® Superformance Item #83204 | 20/Box . 3,787 (min) IMR4895 27.0 gr. 4,042 (Max) IMR3031 22.0 gr. IMR3031 24.0 gr. It is especially accurate with the smaller bullets 3,600+ (max) Best choice for light bullet applications in .222 Rem, .223 Rem .22-250 Rem and key bench rest calibers. H4895 28.5 gr. References: Internet sites (powder and bullet companies) - Numerous magazine