Need reloading data for 40-gr V-max .204 ruger

[I Am Hero]

I am just starting to reload my .204 Ruger and wanted to get some load data from different people. I have several books but I would still like to get some people's personal opinions on load data.

Please let me know.

 

[Conrad]

Re: Need reloading data for 40-gr V-max .204 ruger

Was loading 27.5 gr H4895 under 39gr BK's. You could work up to that. 26.5 gr Benchmark under 39gr BK's has done well also, work up to it. 2.30" OAL.

 

[Gilly]

Re: Need reloading data for 40-gr V-max .204 ruger

29.9 blc2 or 26.9 h335 have been pretty accurate out of my rem 700 sps varmint

 

[Scottie15]

Re: Need reloading data for 40-gr V-max .204 ruger

Reloader 10x is my favorite powder for 40 grain Vmax bullets. I think I started at 24gr and worked up to find some very, very nice results. Meters pretty well too.

 

[Bob Roach]

Re: Need reloading data for 40-gr V-max .204 ruger

We have been running 40's in a couple AR-15's.

We were using WW748. Try around 25.0 grains. Start low and work up carefully. We were loading quite a bit heavier. Looks like we backed the load down to 25.0.

We just started using AA2015BR.

I have 3 loads listed starting at 24.5 to try. Again start up low and work up carefully. We have shot some 24.5's so far and pressure is fine in our AR's. So far we have not fired any of the heavier loads.

Bob