.204 Ruger reload needed

[ImAfossil]

Hi Gals & Guys: Start with GIVENS

Groundhog Hunter Only
Firearm--Sb2-2T0 Single shot H&R (NEF) , 24" Bull--Trigger lightened to 2.8lbs.
Scopes run from 4-12, 6-18, 6-24, 10-40X50---I like 6-24 X42 best
This rifle loves FACTORY Hornady 32 grain V-Max Varmint Express
I have videos on Hunting groundhogs (PAFOA) with the Hornady's that give a good idea of accuracy.

Short video on the above--200 yd groups

NOW: I intend to do much more target shooting and the Hornady's exceed a BUCK a pop. Now on with next NOW !

I never gave the .204 a fair try reloading. Powders 4064, 4350, etc ----Looking for ideas on loads with the tried / true powders, if possible

I will neck size only.
I will stay with the 32gr. V-Max

I will not NOT, redline a load

All of the calibers I have loaded in the past, have been accuracy driven. Even for my friends. They wanted heated up, they got a bit cooled down and never knew it. Never cooled to create breech problems. All of them got their fair share of deer with accuracy loads. Thanks for your help, fossil

[BobGun]

Alliant power list two loads for the .204 Ruger both using Power Pro Varmint powder.

32 gr Speer TNT, fed. primer, Federal case, min. OAL 2.230, Max. charge 28.7, velocity of 4081
39 gr sierra blitzking, fed. primer, federal case, min. OAL 2.230, max. charge 27.6, velocity of 3796