Gun was super hot. However, throwing charges was out of the question; rather, each charge had to be very slowly trickled into cases to prevent bridging. The powder is known by OEM producers as SMP746, which is formulated by Primex. Posts: 597 No loads for the 204 Ruger and 748 powder on that site. Ammo Guide and others list some loads for 748 in .308 and .223. With LC cases, drop those charges by .4 grains (and work up, yes, as always) W748 has been my main powder in all my .223s since 1973 or so. Thanks. Thanks. This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience possible. The Official Predator Masters Search Engine, http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2148878. Winchester 748. Discontinue firing at the first sign of excessive pressure or upon noticing a change in the. This has a similar, we would say, burn tate to Varget or Reloader 15, except its a flattened ball powder, not a stick powder. 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) Regardless, these results were mostly observed with loads containing lighter bullets, which are oddly popular among individuals who only purchase factory ammunition. Sorry to side track slightlybut have you guys noticed any difference between the 32gr and 39/40gr bullets on prairie dogs, as far as the effect (splat factor, red mist, whatever you want to call it)? But it has a slower burn rate in 223. But it has a slower burn rate in 223. 300 Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum (SAUM) 308 Norma Magnum. Remembert, this is 50 yards. Just looking for a starting point. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301, Lightweight Bullets for Big-Game Cartridges. Find load data for Winchester 748 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Wincheste. What we load doesn't Blue highlighted rows are commercial, premium bullets for comparison. The .204 Ruger is the second largest casing in its class behind the 5.6x50 Magnum. Subscribe to the free newsletter and do not miss any news or promotions. Would anybody have a clue as to what kind of speed this would be producing, doesn't really matter, I'm just curious. TAC is Ramshot TAC, a versatile rifle powder that performs well in a number of different calibers. Loads for .204 Ruger:(Note: Most are maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start.) 17 Winchester Super Mag (1) 20 Gauge (20) 204 Ruger (0) 22-250 Rem (9) 223 Rem (11) 25-20 (0) 270 WSM (0) 280 Rem (0) 300 Blackout (0) 303 Savage (0) 32 Rem (0) 338 Win Mag (1) 350 Legend (1) 357 Mag (0) 375 H&H Mag (0) 38 Smith & Wesson (0) 38 Special (0) 410 Gauge (5) 44 Cal (0) 44-40/44 WCF (0) 450 Bushmaster (0) 5.7X28 (1) 50 Action Express . 26 gr varmint grenade, 26.3 gr RL-10X and 23.3 gr H-4198. 45 gr hornady sp, 24.3 gr RL 10X. CFE 223 is the same powder as SMP746; however, the latter is for OEM purposes and is manufactured with much larger lot-to-lot variances, and manufacturers develop new loads with each powder lot with the aid of a pressure barrel that most handloaders do not have access to. Just be sure to start around 29.0gr and work up. WW-748 is one of my favorite powders for the .223 , 204 Ruger and .222 Rem. All of these loads will generally print out 1/2" groups or better out of both of my savage 204's. These loads may not work in your gun so REMEMBER to start below these and work your way up at approx .2 to .3 gr at a time. Ruger M77 Mkii VT .204 Jw-15e .22 Winchester Model 37a 12ga Beretta Silver pigeon pump action 12ga Howa 1500 .223 . 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 . To me this is impractical for a cartridge that was designed for high-volume shooting. Figured more than just I will use it too. 204 Ruger and .222 Rem. 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. Copyright. This is Ball powder. 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. trends and tips from the leader in reloading. Sniff Private. Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. It is a versatile powder, usable in many different calibers, even the .458 Winchester. When assembling a large quantity of ammunition for an upcoming varmint shoot, I always choose a spherical powder that meters accurately and does not bridge, or I use a fine-cut, extruded powder that can likewise be thrown. Accuracy is sub MOA. . Here are my specs: Small Rifle Primer Rankings & 0.5 MOA at 600m From .204 Sako 85 Varmint. Working up in 1/2 gr. Have a 7MM and a .243, was hoping to consolidate to one powder but no luck there so- again, for availability- I use IMR4985. Please enter your login details below. JavaScript is disabled. Reloading equipment, methods, load data, powder and projectile information. Modifying a cartridge case to another shape and/or caliber has been the pastime of wildcatters seemingly forever. increments." You can get brass from Hornady, Norma, Nosler, Remington & Winchester. In ill health for some time, Oliver F. Winchester died December 11, 1880 at age 70 in New Haven, Connecticut. You must log in or register to reply here. (Photo from Hornady loaded ammo with 32 gr. The two manuals (Hornady and Barnes) give several different, progressively hotter loads for the .45-70, depending on what type of rifle you're using. Ive got some RL15 and imr 8208 xbr Im gonna try. A: In my own .204 Ruger, aRemington Model 700 action fitted with a Ruger SS barrel and Bell &Carlson stock, I have settled on just one load which is ballisticallymost efficient. #7 12-19-2012, 01:36 PM . With the opening of the American West to settlement and the ongoing military conflicts in Europe and the Near East, the demand for Winchester firearms and ammunition remained strong. 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. That makes me feel alot better about shooting these loads. Factory loads and handloads were checked for velocity and accuracy with a CZ 527 American with a 22-inch barrel and a Redfield Revolution 4-12x scope. Sep 24, 2020. $678.00. The 223 is a Savage Edge and I think it has a 1 in 9 twist rate. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Both have produced great results. As suggested, case preparation is an important aspect to assemble accurate and consistent handloads. I was especially pleased with its terminal performance, but there were a couple of virtues that really stood out. 26.0 gr of WW-748 is a solid load. Great powder for lighter bullets in a .308. The company developed the LEVERevolution ammunition, which uses a spitzer bullet with a soft elastomer tip to give better aerodynamic performance than flatter bullets, while eliminating the risk of a shock driving . This technology was borrowed from the U.S. military but has now found its way into canister-grade powders that are available to handloaders, such as Hodgdon CFE 223 and very recently Ramshot X-Terminator and others. If you wanted to try to neck down something available, I understand a .222 Rem Magnum might work. You would be doing well if this was the only powder you used for 5.56, it is good at everything. or 27.5 gr. 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. When handloading the .204 Ruger, using spherical powders or super short cut extruded powders will help prevent bridging in the case. You may have noticed a new age verification message when you entered the site. Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. 26.8 gr gives me about 3000 fps and matches Hornady's factory 223 load. Shot steel to 650 with good accuracy and 1k with not such good accuracy (too much wind drift). Been reloading for over 40 years. Federal Gold Medal 205 Match primers were used to develop the accompanying loads. Leaves coyote and bobcat pelts virtually undamaged. And mine in .204 for . .204 Ruger (Hornady Data) reloading data with 71 loads. Home. A GOOD VARMINT POWDER IN MY 22-250 AKLY. TAC has the ability to provide some of the industrys highest velocities for 80 grain bullets in the .223 caliber while maintaining SAAMI pressure guidelines. Across the board they worked very well, were consistent, provided adequate ignition with all powders, including extruded and spherical, and generally gave acceptable low extreme spreads. The low-flame temperature extends barrel life compared to other similar speed powder. Probably Winchester 748 would be good in a big bore .204 with 32 gr bullets, plus Varget could be OK. Mar 9, 2003 87 63 New Zealand. May 18, 2017. This spherical powder originated as a military powder and is perfect for the 5.56 NATO/223 Remington. Again, start low and work up. bullet, 17 fireball winchester 748, 175 gr smk 308 wichester load data winchester 748 powder, 204 ruger load 32 . as well. Oliver Fisher Winchester was an innovative and driven man who saw the future of firearms and built an industrial empire around the lever-action rifle. . 12 different Calibers. After much experimenting ive settled on 39gr blitzkings and 28gr. Go to Hodgdon powder site and thier load data and/or Winchester's site and the load data there.. Bill K #6 . 2. Meters well and gets to target velocity. The .204 Ruger is considered to be accurate on distances up to 270 yards. 35 grain Berger rem 7.5. some good info here. I use between 26.5 and 27.0 g of 748. I shoot 27 grain so varget with 40 gr v-max. I will be using 32 grain nosler bt and want 4000+ fps. Safety Data Sheet. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Akce tdne. This is my second 223 reload test, weather was cold, windy and wet at times. Hornady Brass Winchester Primers Need to Chrono them still since the last one I had has issues with small . No, the large part of the case is longer and neck taper is different. A wide variety of powders were used to develop the accompanying .204 Ruger data. TAC 29.9 gr. My unscientific field terminal effects experiments on prairie dogs favored 39gr blitzkings over 32gr Bullets in the .204. This is a good safe load in my gun. 46 posts Page 1 of 2 1, 2. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. H335. Then I am going to tell you that I used both Winchester 748 and Varget in mine. To be able to use the full range of Shopware 6, we recommend activating Javascript in your browser. Shot both factory loads by hornandy, 32 and 40 grn vmax. We would shoot that all day, its OK for us. by Rick in Oregon Sun Jul 04, 2010 8:17 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Precision dies, especially benchrest-style bullet seating dies, will help in obtaining top-notch accuracy, with a Redding seating die being used herein. I have a bunch of brass, but wanted somewhere to start so i could save some time and money. 32 vmax at ranges inside 150 gets pretty messy. This is my load in 2 rifles, 1 rem and 1 ar. 5.0 out of 5 star rating (1) Savage 12 LRPV Left Port Rifle. VAT (where applicable), shipping costs and possible delivery charges. Have no issues regarding ambient temperature. These rifles feature high-quality, cold hammer-forged barrels that are stress relieved and known for their accuracy. by Cooper Sat May 06, 2017 5:37 am . 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. The Speer 39-grain TNT is an accurate bullet and delivers outstanding terminal performance on varmints. Sierra offers two excellent BlitzKing varmint bullets in 32- and 39-grain weights. If anyone is going to try the load of 28.5 gr. Ok. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Thats what I suggest you do. Also use 231,296,and760. Still have to long tube drop powder to fit it all in the case without compressing the load. These loads are likely to produce vertical stringing at long range. The .204 Ruger was formally announced in 2004, was quickly accepted by many varmint shooters and hunters and has become one of the most reloaded rifle cartridges. New customer? Manufacturer Loading Data.17 Hornet.17 Remington.204 Ruger.22 - 250 Remington.22 Hornet.220 Swift.222 Remington.223 Remington.223 WSSM (Winchester Super Short Magnum) 5.56 x 45 mm.243 Winchester.243 WSSM (Winchester Super Short Magnum) 6 mm - 284; 6 mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) 6 mm Bench Rest Remington; It was high velocity as well. Cartridge Select Cartridge 17 Ackley Hornet 17 Hornet 17 Ackley Bee 17 Mach IV 17 Remington Fireball 17-222 17-223 17 Remington 20 Tactical 204 Ruger 22 Hornet 22 K Hornet 218 Bee 221 Remington Fireball 222 . 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. Winchester continued to refine firearm designs with inventors Benjamin Tyler Henry and Nelson King, and on May 22,1866 the Winchester Repeating Arms Company was born. Try here for some real good info on the 204. Barnes says of their 26 grain, .204 bullets, Barnes Varmint Grenade is a unique varmint bullet that delivers explosive results. It showed consistent accuracy across a variety of loads and bullets. Great product. It can do it all. Discussion: This 20 caliber cartridge has been around since 2004. It is far easier to work with ball powders like 748 than with the stick powders when you have the small neck cases. Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. For example, when developing other data not included here, IMR-4064 powder was used, and it performed fine. Right click to "view background image" to see more detail. The 527 features a 22-inch barrel, which is shorter than those found on most varmint rifles, but. Minuteman. Incidentally, Hornady and Nosler offer match-grade cases as a component. This is Ball powder. The pressure index is also much lower (CUP) yet velocity is not compromised. Share your experiences with other customers. Reloader 10 X works pretty good with the 39 grain Serria Blitskings. Good velocities. increments.. Use the minimum load data to start. Also have a similarlyfast and accurate load with the same bullet and 30gr of BLC-2. 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. It was 90 degrees out during this test. Got two to plink around with and hope to do a little varmint hunting later this spring. by Rick in Oregon Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:36 am, Post 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. Your right, H 322, thumb hit the wrong key. Find load data for Winchester 748 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder". LC brass, CCI 41, 69 grain Nosler CC, 23.7 grains 748, OAL 2.20", White Oak barrel,1-8 twist, and Bushmaster DCP rifle. JSweet, are you trying H332 or H322, I have a load for H322 with the 32 V max 27 grains Remington 7 1/2 primer COL 2.366. Increasing thecharge to 29-1/2gn boosts velocity to 4029fps, but is . 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. by bigdog_99 Sat Jul 03, 2010 6:55 pm, Post For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 748 in my vssf2. 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. Top #2458365 - 03/10/13 04:38 PM Re: Winchester 748 Greg_Meyer Die Hard Member Registered: 10/04/05 Posts: 538 . I was wondering what some of you guys have worked up as loads for this round. I like the 32gr Sierra's, otherwise, if you go too heavy (like 40gr) you may as well go with a 22-250 because you start departing from what makes the .204 a .204. 204 ruger. X-Terminator & TAC are powders from Ramshot. 748 is my go to powder for my 223 & 204. I've experimented with Nosler & Hornady 32gr & 40gr (Varmageddon 32gr HP & 32gr & 40gr V-Max/ Z-Max) simply from an availability & cost-effectiveness standpoint as some of you have mentiuoned. Shots great and is very consistent. But very minor. Features a rugged, stainless steel bolt with 90 bolt throw and rapid lock time for added accuracy. That's faster than I expected. Both are good powders for .223 rem. A lot of groups in the .2-.4 range. A few examples include Accurate 2015, 2230 and 2520, Hodgdon CFE 223, Benchmark, BL-C(2), Norma 200, Winchester 748, IMR-8208 XBR, Alliant Reloder 10X, AR-Comp, Vihtavuori N133 or Ramshot X-Terminator and TAC. GET RELOADING DATA. 0. This has a similar, we would say, burn tate to Varget or Reloader 15, except its a flattened ball powder, not a stick powder. A great powder for reloading so many different rifle calibres. . We do not take backorders and our Tech Services team cannot take orders via email or phone. 40 gr Hornady V-Max 27.5 gr H4895 2.295" OAL. In spite of previous positive comments regarding powders containing a decoppering agent, propellants without this feature, including spherical and extruded versions, can give excellent results. This powder run perfect through my rcbs powder measure. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. My cousin left me his setup, he had some older powder,(still in the metal cans). You unknowingly made a good choice for that 223. 3,427 fps-(unverified)(MAX) [note from a user: 32 grains TAC is MAX/MAX and will produce over 4,200 fps not verified, caution] This load likely exceeds max pressures, use at your own risk I would use the TAC loads below for the 32 grain, 50 grain Berger Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT), (Note: hard to stabilize longer bullets, 1 in 12 twist is not enough). I'm looking for some load data on these rounds with the 748. I also own a Marlin 45-70. (See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders.)

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