jntree Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 hi all im new to reloading and have just got myself a remmi 700 in 204 cal I have an experienced person teaching me the art of reloading and what an what not to do, but just wondering what loads ppl are using in there 204 powders heads ect ect many thanks jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 What weight bullets are you looking at using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jntree Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 tried the 40gr remmi acutip and grouping wasn't too good seems to like the hornady 32s but I would like to try the 39s aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 you may find that your barrel does not like the 40 gr ,try 39 sbk under reloader 10 .thats what me and my shooting buddy use and can get 1/2" groups at 200 with both guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 the only thing with the 39gn sbk is if you find some stock up cos you cant always find them. I was shooting them over H4895 not the fastest load out there but a nice sweet load but as they were hard to get hold of i went onto burger 35gn over the same powder and they are deadly but it all depends on what your rifle likes going down its barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foosa Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Hello, I tried all the usuall 204 combos, 32, 40 grain hornadys 40, 35 grain bergers, blitzkings etc. I've settled on 40 grain noslers and h322 powder, 205m primers and a C.O.A.L of 2.255. I was getting pressure sighs well before the nosler max load for that powder so I backed it off a couple of grains and found a really nice sweet spot for my rifle that's not the fastest round in the world but can hit crows all day long out to 300 yards. If I do my bit that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Hello, I tried all the usuall 204 combos, 32, 40 grain hornadys 40, 35 grain bergers, blitzkings etc. I've settled on 40 grain noslers and h322 powder, 205m primers and a C.O.A.L of 2.255. I was getting pressure sighs well before the nosler max load for that powder so I backed it off a couple of grains and found a really nice sweet spot for my rifle that's not the fastest round in the world but can hit crows all day long out to 300 yards. If I do my bit that is i used H322 and found that no matter what weight bullet you put over it you would get about half way from min to max load and then you was getting pressure sings poor speed and not vrey good groups so i tested powders and primers and settled for the H4895 with a cci br4 primer. But they can be a pain to load for as they are abit chosey what bullets they will shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foosa Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 pestcontrol 1 I just checked and the exact load is 23.6g of h322, I haven't chronod this load but it shoots flat out to 200 yards and groups just under an inch when it gets there. That load is nearer the starting point for that bullet but at 24g I was getting cratered primers and flyers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Hello, I tried all the usuall 204 combos, 32, 40 grain hornadys 40, 35 grain bergers, blitzkings etc. I've settled on 40 grain noslers and h322 powder, 205m primers and a C.O.A.L of 2.255. I was getting pressure sighs well before the nosler max load for that powder so I backed it off a couple of grains and found a really nice sweet spot for my rifle that's not the fastest round in the world but can hit crows all day long out to 300 yards. If I do my bit that is 205 primers are thin cupped i think ,you may be better changing primers i use rem 7 1/2 .but saying that if you have a good load why change ,the load i use does 3660 fps with the 39 sbk not fast but very accurate when i do my bit .had a few crows over 400 and best yet on a very still day was 690,bit of luck came into play on that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 205 primers are thin cupped i think ,you may be better changing primers i use rem 7 1/2 .but saying that if you have a good load why change ,the load i use does 3660 fps with the 39 sbk not fast but very accurate when i do my bit .had a few crows over 400 and best yet on a very still day was 690,bit of luck came into play on that one 205m are slightly thicker than 205. I use rem 7 1/2 in my triple but have been told there getting hard to find. CCI br4 are the same thickness as 7 1/2s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jntree Posted March 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 cheers for all the info lads very much appreciated, ive managed to get some sbk 39gr going to pick them up this week what powders are best for the 204 ive been told the blc(2) hodgdson or H322 is a good place to start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 205m are slightly thicker than 205. I use rem 7 1/2 in my triple but have been told there getting hard to find. CCI br4 are the same thickness as 7 1/2s they are getting hard to find,rang every place local and none to be found.did find some 205 gold match but was later told they were to thin for my 6.5x47,was told to try br4 though.in the end did find some 7 1/2 so happy days .now if i can just get some varget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 pestcontrol 1 I just checked and the exact load is 23.6g of h322, I haven't chronod this load but it shoots flat out to 200 yards and groups just under an inch when it gets there. That load is nearer the starting point for that bullet but at 24g I was getting cratered primers and flyers! try a br primer i found them to hold the pressure better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 cheers for all the info lads very much appreciated, ive managed to get some sbk 39gr going to pick them up this week what powders are best for the 204 ive been told the blc(2) hodgdson or H322 is a good place to start! H4895 my go to powder for the 204 H322 used with 32gn 39gn and 40gn pressure sings early H335 10p size groups @200 yrds But hodgson powder is in short supplie Re10x Blc2 vit 140 although i have not used it Vit 530 looks very good on paper and i will be trying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foosa Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Will see if I can pick up some br primers next time I'm at the shop, I was having similar results with rem 71/2. Cratered primer and accuracy suffered, I'm just glad I persevered with the 204 cos now I got a good load it's a joy to shoot, love watching the bullet strike, low recoil and a bit tamer muzzle report than most 22 cf's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Im not a gan of viht 5' series powders but fear not, deals have been put in place today. You and i will have powder to burn soon goodo dose that mean you want to see me have another shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 lol i never mentioned anything lol but they were well splattered lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I use Vit N530 powder with 39gr SBK's and I'm getting just over 3,900fps with good accuracy. If anyone is looking for some, I know that Norman Clarks have just received a delivery of 39gr SBK's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I use Vit N530 powder with 39gr SBK's and I'm getting just over 3,900fps with good accuracy. If anyone is looking for some, I know that Norman Clarks have just received a delivery of 39gr SBK's what load of 530 are you putting under the 39gn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) what load of 530 are you putting under the 39gn 26.3gr, but much more than that shows signs of pressure in my rifle. Obviously, start lower and work up etc etc Edited March 5, 2014 by ColinF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jntree Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 lads a big thanks for all you input, owning the 204 has opened up my eyes to the world of reloading never realized how much went into it and how many different combos there for powders heads an ect.. went to a local supplier today and got some sierra blitzking 39gr and some hornady 32gr and a tub of blc(2) looking forward to starting reloading this calibre and see where it takes me cheers for all your help fellas happy shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 After playing my ruger ceems to like 24.7 rx10 small rifle primer case at 1.637 and overall case to ogive on head of 1.899 with 39 g sbk so far ceems to go where I point and I'm a very ordinary shot...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jntree Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 After playing my ruger ceems to like 24.7 rx10 small rifle primer case at 1.637 and overall case to ogive on head of 1.899 with 39 g sbk so far ceems to go where I point and I'm a very ordinary shot...... cheers fella the rx10 wasn't in stock but is on order for me im not the worlds best shot but can hold me own on the day got the rifle purely for fox and long range vermin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 when you get a load worked up that your happy happy happy with then play about with targets i have mine +1" @ yrds and dont have to work hard to shoot out to 300 but spend a bit of time on paper so you know your drops and its all good fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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