Reloading .204

[Jmc]

Hi all after some time wanting a 20 cal I have chosen a .204 howa 1500 stanles sporter 1:12 twist. I going to reload I have 4.5kg of adi 2208 powder cci small rife BR primers and Norma brass. Ok so is anybody using 2208 in 204 and what projectiles are the best I'm looking at hornady 32g vmax thanks

[BP72]

Try the adi book , I thought that 2208 was a little slow for a 204

[trevort]

2206h is the adi powder for 204. 39 blitzkings are the projectile of choice but your 32 gn will work

[Brad Y]

Reloader 10x and 39gr sierras will be your friend is my guess. But if your sticking with 32gr pills, still try the RL10x. Awesome velocity- better than any ADI powder and accurate as fook.

[jeffk]

RL10x or 2206H are your friend. 8208 is supposedly good too, especially with the lighter pills.

[bigfellascott]

I run 2206H and 8208 in mine (behind 39gn Sierra Bk) both work fine in it (Howa HB 204). Both loads are over max or near max from memory.

[Lix]

2208 may well work fine in your rifle. My SPS likes 28.8gr 2208 under a nosler 34gn or berger 35gr. Never chronied them but they shoot under 0.5". I have not got my data in front of me but from memory the 32 gr also shot well.

Alex

[matang]

I have run 2206H and Re10x both good 10x better but my favorite powder for the 204 is win748

[Jmc]

Thanks every one so how many rounds do u have threw yours? and what are they saying for barrel life ?

[BP72]

Thanks every one so how many rounds do u have threw yours? and what are they saying for barrel life ?

Mines done 1200 odd and still shoots better than me

[trevort]

sold mine. But if you count, let us know.

[bigfellascott]

Not sure how many through mine (I don't bother with that stuff) but the ferals keep falling over so all good.

[Jmc]

I read 3000 to 4000 rounds

[pavlovaw]

I have a Ruger No 1 Varmint stainless laminated in 204. Has done 3500 rounds and still shoots round the half inch at 100 yards. Load used is 29 grains 2206H behind 39 grain sierras which is over max but the chambering has a very long throat in this rifle so no pressure signs.

[BP72]

I have a Ruger No 1 Varmint stainless laminated in 204. Has done 3500 rounds and still shoots round the half inch at 100 yards. Load used is 29 grains 2206H behind 39 grain sierras which is over max but the chambering has a very long throat in this rifle so no pressure signs.

When she eventually gives up the ghost re barrel it and sell it to me ! Please