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.17-204
I'm jumping into wildcat territory, can anyone give me a little guidance with load data? I will be shooting 30 grain bullets and probably Remington 7 1/2's. I have some Big Game, H414, Varget, Benchmark, 8208, and a few others. Starting with Nosler brass, but also have some new Remington .204 brass. I've never loaded without published data, but know to start low and work up slowly. I have searched and found useful data, but asking you guys with .17-204 experience to chime in. Thanks.
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http://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/MSDS%20Fi...-%20Canada.pdf A load I found on Ammoguide lists 27.6 of Big Game with 32gr. bullets. Velocity, 3980 Last edited by Hog Patrol; 10-23-2016 at 03:39 PM. |
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I like the 7.5 Remington primers, they work great. H322 is good powder as well. I use 22.3 of H322 @ 3850. This is a 17 R.E.M. I can get it faster, but this is a very good load. I have found I use a lot less powder with H322 and it's clean.
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Thanks for the info! Barrel is 22" so may not get fps some are, but I am looking forward to trying it on coyotes.
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What 17 caliber bullets weigh 32gr. H322 is too fast to get top velocity. Slower powder for high velocity no matter barrel length. Kenny H4895 start around 23gr with 30gr bullet.
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17/204
Sorry, can't help with loads for 30 gr bullets as I've never tried them. My 17/204 really likes H380 with the 25 gr Hornady HP. Start with 17 Rem loads and work up. Vic
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I get really fast speeds with H322, my barrel is 24" Lilja barrel. I worked up to 24 gr. And was pushing over 4300, I backed it down and found my sweet spot @ 22.3 at 3850. H322 does awesome in my 17Rem. This is with Todd Kindlers 27gr bullet.
Last edited by Harmon; 10-24-2016 at 10:16 PM. |
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Good pickup on the 32s. I had 20 caliber on the brain. The other loads listed were for 30s (I assume Kindler golds) and 25 Hornady. Powder listed for all was Ramshot Big Game. The 25 Hornady load was 28.8 gr. As with any internet listed load, proceed with caution.
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