Hi bazz, I started using BM 8208 about 3months ago but only in my 308win….. It comes in a 1kg pack and cost me $80 bucks, It has the same kernel size as BM-2, and the burn rate fits between 2206H and Bench Mark 2. I haven't tried 8208 in a 204R yet but from the data i have on hand, Velocity figures ...

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You could start with

32 gr V-MAX

29.0 grs CFE 223 for 3825 fps

Max load 30.9 grs for 4090 fps

IMR 8208 XBR will give similar speeds to CFE 223, either powder would be a good choice for the 204-R

The 6mm PPC is like any other cartridge and can be easily made from Lapua 220 Russian brass (recommended). Norma and SAKO make factory-formed 6PPC brass and this may be a better option for you as it saves fire forming. even fire forming loads have amazing accuracy. A good supply for brass is Bruno S...

As far as accuracy go’s the 6PPC is one of the most accurate cartridges available in the world, the 6mm PPC is used widely in the bencherst comp, out to 300 yards, and the claims it shoots bugholes would not surprise me at all. For varmint weight bullet in the 55-58 gr class with max loads, you coul...

a ring in the brass a little ways up from the base.

The ring was when i fire formed some of the brass, i should have jammed the bullet harder into the lans.
iv switch to false shoulder method now, and im getting perfectly formed ackley brass

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