Thread: A few Q's 204R

Hi, Len here.

I also load 204 39grSBK. How did you get on with your loads??

I've had success so far with minimum powder loads working better than max loads.
E.g. 24.0gr ADI BenchMark2 and also loads of 26.0gr ADI 2206H (currently trying, but may go back to ADI BM2).
OAL (to ogive with Hornady comparator) 1.880inches.
Used Hornady brass, now on 5-7 reloads, starting to split necks, now annealing.
These loads have touching 5-shot groups at 100m ~0.3 - 0.4MOA, some touching 3-shot groups at 200m.
Ruger Hawkeye MKII rifle , and Tikka T3 varmint rifle. (Tikka preferred).

Any powder suggestions?
The Hogdon 223 copper fouling retarding powder (can't recall exact name???) could be stupid fast, as it's supposed to be what Hornady use / or very similar in factory loads? So far velocities not matched with consumer powders??