46 posts Page 1 of 2 1, 2. That is really good trait. But either will serve you well. A CZ 527 American rifle was selected to develop the accompanying loads. H335. It is also ideal for a wide variety of centerfire rifle loads, including 222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester, 30 Winchester, and up to 485 Winchester Magnum. That's what I suggest you do. 32 vmax at ranges inside 150 gets pretty messy. Ruger M77 Mkii VT .204 Jw-15e .22 Winchester Model 37a 12ga Beretta Silver pigeon pump action 12ga Howa 1500 .223 . Reloading data for 34 loads in caliber .204 Ruger with .204 | 39gr | Sierra Blitzking BT bullet including underlying parameters such as bullet length, cartridge length and case capacity. No reviews found. Some pressure signs, minor, started to show up 24 grains of Hornady 75 Grain BTHP Match, and also 27 grains of 55 grain Berger Match. I will be using 32 grain nosler bt and want 4000+ fps. Thats what I suggest you do. .204 Ruger - Published Manufacturer Loading Data. Have a 7MM and a .243, was hoping to consolidate to one powder but no luck there so- again, for availability- I use IMR4985. Comprehensive load data for Winchester 748 reloading powder und technical specifications for this propellant. Both have produced great results. Delivers sniper-like accuracy for dependable long-range kills. Regarding loads, Barnes said, you can use other published load data from Hodgdon or Hornady and the 32gr bullet for use with the 26gr Varmint Grenade bullets. With just a few factory rounds left over from a varmint shoot, they were checked for velocity from the CZ 527 rifle and averaged 4,316 fps. I have a bunch of brass, but wanted somewhere to start so i could save some time and money. That is the Hornady 40gn V-Max and 29gn of WIN-748for 3930fps. Use the minimum load data to start. Im using 40grain v-max's in the .233 and 165 grain soft points in the 308. Use the minimum load data to start. Remembert, this is 50 yards. I'm looking for some load data on these rounds with the 748. A lot of groups in the .2-.4 range. Modifying a cartridge case to another shape and/or caliber has been the pastime of wildcatters seemingly forever. You neck it down and fireform it. Shots great and is very consistent. These loads are likely to produce vertical stringing at long range. Available in 1 lb. 308 Winchester. Thanks. Larry. Buy Winchester 748 directly from Winchester. I've only started reloading since about the first of the year. Also have a similarlyfast and accurate load with the same bullet and 30gr of BLC-2. The most accurate versions included the 35-grain FB Varmint over 28.0 grains of IMR-8208 XBR for 3,886 fps, and the 40-grain LTB loaded over 29.0 grains of Accurate 2520 powder for 3,871 fps. Vihtavuori N540, Winchester 748 . Also I use it for several loads in 7mm08. $678.00. Post by Rick in Oregon . I would like to get some of your opinions on your load data as well. #7 12-19-2012, 01:36 PM . I was wondering what some of you guys have worked up as loads for this round. Re: Load Data for Winchester 748 in my .204. The .204 Ruger is the second largest casing in its class behind the 5.6x50 Magnum. I use this very low recoil load for 200 yard High Power events and it is easy to get back on . Home. Would anybody have a clue as to what kind of speed this would be producing, doesn't really matter, I'm just curious. MIBULLETS. Top #2458365 - 03/10/13 04:38 PM Re: Winchester 748 Greg_Meyer Die Hard Member Registered: 10/04/05 Posts: 538 . In ill health for some time, Oliver F. Winchester died December 11, 1880 at age 70 in New Haven, Connecticut. I would think its a little faster burning than say AA2520 or CFE223, and slower burning than AA2230, 2460 or H335. My other manuals concur. 2008 prices range from $.25 to $.50 each in 100 lots. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. This is a good safe load in my gun. Discussion: This 20 caliber cartridge has been around since 2004. Ammo Guide and others list some loads for 748 in .308 and .223. * * * * *Powders: RL-15, RL-7 are Accurate Arms Powder; H335, H4895, Benchmark & Varget are Hodgdon, IMR powders are also supplied by Hodgdon. The Latest In Reloading, Straight To Your Inbox Keep up-to-date on new products, trends and tips from the leader in reloading. I use 32 vmax with 27 grains of H-322 or benchmark,shoots good out to 450 yds. Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Please enter your login details below. THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINT IS THE TEMP SENSITIVITY. Does anyone use Win 748 powder for .223 or .308 loads? TAC 29.9 gr. Thanks. by bigdog_99 Sat Jul 03, 2010 6:55 pm, Post Born in Boston in 1810, Winchesters initial foray into business was as a maker of mens shirts. Very good Standard Deviation, this is a very good powder you can be happy to own and use for 5.56. I only used ball powders. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. Joined: Thu Dec 01, 2005 11:20 pm.204 Ruger Guns: Sako 75V, Cooper MTV, Kimber 84M, Cust M700 11 Twist Location: High Desert of Central Oregon. I really appreciate all y'alls help. All major U.S. bullet companies currently offer designs specifically for handloading the .204 Ruger, with most oriented for varmint shooting. The low-flame temperature extends barrel life compared to other similar speed powder. Win primers, .005" off lands. Again, start low and work up. Most ammunition companies use magnum primers in their factory loads, but not all. Excellent performance, very consistent between batches. . These rifles feature high-quality, cold hammer-forged barrels that are stress relieved and known for their accuracy. bullet, 17 fireball winchester 748, 175 gr smk 308 wichester load data winchester 748 powder, 204 ruger load 32 . My methodology was to trim cases all to the same length, full-length size them, install new primers, weigh empty cases, fill them with water until level with the case mouth, then weigh again and deduct their dry weights. For those wanting to duplicate velocities of the 32-grain V-MAX factory load, try 30.5 grains of Accurate 2520. and 8 lb. Most loads delivered respectable accuracy; however, some produced higher extreme velocity spreads than I would be happy with as a precision-oriented handloader and varmint shooter. For example, when developing other data not included here, IMR-4064 powder was used, and it performed fine. Switching to the 39-grain bullet, 25.0 grains of Alliant Reloder 10X gave outstanding accuracy. It showed consistent accuracy across a variety of loads and bullets. HideTV Updates and Shot Show Streams Coming This Week. The bullet blows up completely at high speed, creating little or no exit wounds on larger animals. I'd like to know of a good load for the .204 also. Post Powders include Accurate, Norma, Alliant, Vihtavuori, Hodgdon, Ramshot, Winchester, IMR range and work up very slowly. by Rick in Oregon Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:36 am, Post As a result, it had to be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain accuracy so was ultimately disposed of. .204 Ruger, and .375 Ruger. Products. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Thank you for any help! Accuracy is sub MOA. Appreciate the understanding! Been using W748 in my Grendel loads. Sierra offers two excellent BlitzKing varmint bullets in 32- and 39-grain weights. I was able to shrink my groups from about 3in down to about 3/4 in at 100, which ain't bad for that rifle. It is also ideal for a wide variety of centerfire rifle loads, including 222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester, 30 Winchester, and up to 485 Winchester Magnum. 26.0 gr of WW-748 is a solid load. In addition to being a component for handloaders, Hornady offers the NTX in factory loads advertised with a muzzle velocity of 4,400 fps. 243 Winchester - 20in - 3+1 Rounds. It is also ideal for a wide variety of centerfire rifle loads, including 222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester, 30 Winchester, and up to 458 Winchester Magnum. increments." You can get brass from Hornady, Norma, Nosler, Remington & Winchester. Shellholders: Hornady #16 We're currently in the process of updating HideTV and you can access the new system and get more info below! I've been using 748 for 25 years or so and it is the best powder for 5.56/.223. and went up to 28gr. We like this powder, and think its very versatile for 5.56. I've found only two loading manuals by different bullet makers, which seem to be the only ones still making bullets for a .405 Win (.411-inch diameter). Sniff Private. Now I load with H335 for 55-62 grain bullets and Reloder 15 for 77-80 grain bullets with Win 748 for 64 PP's. thats the only powder I use for my 223/556 loads. Maximum overall cartridge length is limited to 2.260 inches; however, most handload data was developed with overall loaded lengths from 2.245 to 2.250 inches. Just looking for a starting point. . This has a similar, we would say, burn tate to Varget or Reloader 15, except its a flattened ball powder, not a stick powder. Figured more than just I will use it too. This is mentioned because when wind drift moved the bullet off target, another round could instantly be chambered, the hold corrected and a hit made without a spotter before wind conditions changed. With the heavier bullets WW-748 can produce top velocities. It meters easily in my powder measure as opposed to the tubular shaped or 'stick' powders. This is something we need to do to continue using our email system. The .204 Ruger is considered to be accurate on distances up to 270 yards. Coping it would work great for him, maybe for you as well. My unscientific field terminal effects experiments on prairie dogs favored 39gr blitzkings over 32gr Bullets in the .204. Powders include Hodgdon, Vihtavuori, IMR, Alliant, Winchester . Regardless of the powder selected, a high-quality powder measure is especially valuable, with a Redding Comp BR-30 used to help develop the accompanying data. Regardless, these results were mostly observed with loads containing lighter bullets, which are oddly popular among individuals who only purchase factory ammunition. as well. Its virtues include an unusually flat trajectory, mild recoil, outstanding accuracy, modest muzzle report and velocities of 4,225 fps with 32-grain bullets or 3,900 fps with 40-grain . The lightest (at least that I am aware of) is the Hornady 24-grain Non-Traditional eXpanding (NTX) that is legal for use in all areas that are zoned accordingly, such as California. It is also ideal for a wide variety of centerfire rifle loads, including 222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester, 30 Winchester, and up to 485 Winchester Magnum. After much experimenting ive settled on 39gr blitzkings and 28gr. 45 gr hornady sp, 24.3 gr RL 10X. I shoot a 204 1in12 18" barrel Bushmaster ar, I have had mine since 2006 Ruger M77 Varmint 28" Barrel ,I mostly use FED M205 primers but use BR4's, I prefer them for a bolt action rifle. Great product. and 8 lb. Close menu . Most ammunition companies use magnum primers in their factory loads, but not all. I just looked at the Hodgdon load data for the 40 gr. Select handloads easily exceeded 4,000 fps, duplicating and even exceeding factory load performance. Keep up-to-date on new products, For example, its low recoil allowed bullet strike to be observed through the riflescope. with .308 | 170gr . Nosler offers six .204 bullets that include a 32-grain Ballistic Tip Lead Free, a 34-grain flatbase hollowpoint, a 32-grain. Right click to "view background image" to see more detail. trends and tips from the leader in reloading. the case is pretty full. I worked up a fairly decent load yesterday, started out with 27gr. The Speer 39-grain TNT is an accurate bullet and delivers outstanding terminal performance on varmints. This has a similar, we would say, burn tate to Varget or Reloader 15, except its a flattened ball powder, not a stick powder. Mar 9, 2003 87 63 New Zealand. Preliminary experiments have shown that select standard primers, such as CCIs BR-4, can exhibit a slight accuracy edge with select loads containing comparatively easy-to-ignite powders. * All prices incl. Measures consistantly through my powder measure when I am doing high volume loads. I would like to get some of your opinions on your load data as well. Sign up to get updates and access to exclusive promotions. Using bullets from Hornady V-Max. Speer has earned a loyal following with the explosive-like performance of its TNT hollowpoint varmint bullets, with the 39-grain version being used here. 5.0 out of 5 star rating (1) Savage 12 LRPV Left Port Rifle. Vihtavuori N540, Winchester 748 . To be able to use the full range of Shopware 6, we recommend activating Javascript in your browser. It is also ideal for a wide variety of centerfire rifle loads, including 222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester, 30 Winchester, and up to 485 Winchester Magnum. 300 Winchester Magnum. . 29.3 gr and a 32 vmax has been outstanding for me, fellas i am new here and this may even be my first or second post but i thought i would toss this out for the fellas that are playing with the 204 loads- i have 3 different 204's and the reason for that is i could not get anything factory to shoot in 1- factory 700 adl 204 and 2-23" encore barrel and 3- a ruger 77 vt stainless - i tried all powders and primers and bullets with one load that worked in all 3 - the remington i almost sent back to them for checking out only after doing a lot of work to it to see if it would shoot - now to this day i cant get a 55 gr of any kind to shoot and the best so far and pretty darn good is the 40 bergers even though they are almost 20 a box - now for the fellas that are still looking for a load to try - like i said no factory stuff would shoot worth a crap even the 32gr stuff but this load shot great and i mean groups i am proud to match with my pride and joy 22-250 40X -yea it hurts a little to admit it but i knew this 204 urge would pan out sooner or later in a plain jane remington with enough tries-- the load that works in all 3 guns is : and please check this info before you load it because its coming from memory -- varget 28.5 gr and 205M primers and the 40gr bergers - now my col was just a tad longer than factory but still not long enough to touch the lands in any of the guns so there was a little jump (even with the 55gr i still couldnt get enough length) i know now that the twist in 204 just will not shoot that long of a bullet) but didnt at the time and i was using the brass from the factory hornady stuff that was all over the place - now i dont own a chrony so thats all the info i can offer but i will tell ya this - this load groups like nothing i have ever seen in my very few years of loading my own stuff and this load showed no bad signs in all 3 guns - i sure hope this helps someone and saves them a little powder and time-i hope it shoots in their gun as well as it does mine and if ya play a little more with this load and figure something else out post it, The Official Predator Masters Search Engine, http://www.rugerhunting.com/forum/index.php. There are many powder choices that offer the correct burn rate for the .204 but generally include those that fall between IMR-4198 and Winchester 760, with the faster versions being most suitable for lighter bullets, and slower-burning powders performing better with heavier bullet weights. At the end of a day of high-volume shooting, the comparatively low muzzle report, flat trajectory and low recoil of the .204 was especially appreciated. Learn More. i am looking forward to some return to "normalcy", so i can actually try some different "recipes". Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. We continue to prioritize our shipments to our traditional sales channels to maximize powder availability at retailers. In Sierras tradition, they also proved very accurate throughout load development. Find a full selection of 204 ruger rifles from top rifle manufacturers at the best prices. KEEP IT AT A CONSTANT TEMP. Hi there can anybody help me with some load data for W748 in my .204. match bullet @ 98% loading density. Purely subjective, but to me, I can't tell the difference between the 223 and 204 on targets, they're about the same (to me) in the field, but the 204 shoots noticably flatter in comparison. Anyone try cfe223 in a AR platform? (More hang time). This is from the Hornady #7 manual, for TAC powder in the .204 Ruger: 32 Grain Bullet, Minimum load of 24.5 (3700 fps) - Maximum load of 27.4 (4100 fps) 40 Grain Bullet, Minimum load of 23.2 (3200 fps) - Maximum load of 25.8 (3700 fps) Shot steel to 650 with good accuracy and 1k with not such good accuracy (too much wind drift). Detachable rotary magazine features a unique rotor to separate cartridges and provide reliable feeding. ON A HOT DAY IT STATRS SHOOTING HIGH. Meters well and gets to target velocity. Features a rugged, stainless steel bolt with 90 bolt throw and rapid lock time for added accuracy. Load at your own risk. 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