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PDogRex
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Working up new load

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Since I have been having trouble finding Hodgdon Varget, I having been working up some loads for my .204 with
Hodgdon CFE 223.
Hornady 32 grain VMax
30.0 grains of CFE 223
5 shots at 100 yards.
Rex
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Bill K
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Post by Bill K »

Anymore CFE 223 is about all I shoot in my 204's. You will be happy with it. Very nice group there with that load in your rifle. Bill K :)
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Post by jwsmith1959 »

I just hope I can get to a range to shoot. Nice load. I have a few I have yet to shoot yet.
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Post by Bill K »

As I said all I use is CFE 223, 99 % of the time with the 32 grain lead free nosler. Works very well in my 204R and some other 20 caliber rifles, except the 20 SSC which is loaded with AA2200.
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Post by terrace »

Works well for me in a 20 practical
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Post by jsh »

I still load some with CFE223, buddy had me try some 10X. My average group size shrank a bit, not a drastic amount but measurable. I am stuck in between the two. I like the CFE, but seems some have carbon issues with 10X.
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Post by Bill K »

If you get improved accuracy and that is what you are after and want, then why worry about some carbon or soot ? Just run a damp patch in between some shots and clean the bore good after you are done, for the day.
Remember some would complain about a new rope. :D :D Bill K :)
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