Hello fellas, I've just started reloading and wondered if I could pick your collective brains for a load.
I have Hodgeson 4895 powder , hornady brass, cci br 4 primers , 32grn v max and 39 sierra blitzkrieg heads.
It would be great if you could point me in the right direction !!! Thanks in advance, Dan.
best loads for the 204
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futuretrades
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Re: best loads for the 204
From my Hornady reload manual, minimum load is 25.9 grs. H4895 to max load of 28.9 grs. with 32gr. Vmax. I would also suggest, look at the top of this page for 204 Load data, and also take a look at the favorite loads on this page.
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HOWA 1500 Varmint 204 Ruger, Bull Barrel, Hogue Overmold Stock, Leupold VXII 6-18x40mm AO LRV Custom Reticle Timney Trigger
Cooper Mdl 21 20VarTargW/Leupold VXIII, 6-20x40AO Varmint Hunter reticle.
HOWA 1500 Varmint 204 Ruger, Bull Barrel, Hogue Overmold Stock, Leupold VXII 6-18x40mm AO LRV Custom Reticle Timney Trigger
Cooper Mdl 21 20VarTargW/Leupold VXIII, 6-20x40AO Varmint Hunter reticle.
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Darkker
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Re: best loads for the 204
"BEST" is a matter of reference, your rifle isn't the same as either of mine.
If you start testing, you to will know what the "BEST" for your set-up is.
If you start testing, you to will know what the "BEST" for your set-up is.
I'm a firm believer in the theory that if it bleeds, I can kill it.
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bigdan
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Re: best loads for the 204
Thanks guys .
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ClaimJumper
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Re: best loads for the 204
Too bad you have a Cooper, lol if you had a Savage Custom you could shoot this load. 500 bullets for 40$ cheap..Nosler Dogtowns rule!
Second target is Nosler lead free 32's long for weight. 5 shots @ 100
Second target is Nosler lead free 32's long for weight. 5 shots @ 100
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RAMOS
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Re: best loads for the 204
However, since he is shooting a Cooper, he will be able to hit the dime every time instead of just getting close to it!!! 
Just kidding.
Just kidding.
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chuckhunter
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Re: best loads for the 204
Good one Ramos 
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Bill K
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Re: best loads for the 204
But it looks like that dime keeps movingRAMOS wrote:However, since he is shooting a Cooper, he will be able to hit the dime every time instead of just getting close to it!!!
Just kidding.
Bill K