looking for feedback on encore .204

[ddubas]

I have and encore rifle frame with a 7MM and .243 barrel. I'm thinking of adding a .204 barrel and i'm looking for any feedback from anyone shooting an encore rifle with standard or prohunter barrel. Wanting to know what bullet/powder combo's work the best and what velocity you are getting. thanks

[Jersey Hunter]

I have a Pro Hunter with 243 & 204 barrels. The load I seem to shoot best (sub1") is the 39gr Blitz King over 26.6 gr of IMR4895 I haven't coronagraphed But it should be in the 3500 to 3600 fps range. Another load my gun likes is the 32 gr V max over 27.9 grs. IMR4895.
These are 204 Ruger loads.

Always start lower and work up to these loads

Good Luck,
Barry

[ddubas]

Jersey Hunter thanks for the reply on the .204. Are you or do you reload for your .243 as well? If so, what is working for you? thanks,

[Jersey Hunter]

Yes I load the 100 gr Sierra Game King and the 100 Gr. Nosler Partition both with 41.5 Gr
IMR4350 Both loads are at the Max according to my manuals so be extremely cautious. The Game Kings I use for plunking, the Nosler are just for deer. Both loads shoot sub 1" groups.

Good luck,
Barry