Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity following safe handloading practices as represented in established mainstream reloading manuals. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation.
Cartridge |
204 Ruger |
Firearm | Ruger M77 Hawkeye |
Barrel Length | 24″ |
Min – Max Case Length | 1.850″ +0.0″/-0.020″ |
Min – Max Cartridge Overall Length | 2.125″ – 2.260″ |
Primer | CCI 450 Small Rifle Magnum |
Bullet Diameter | 0.2045″ +0.0″/-0.003″ |
Reloading Dies | Hornady Custom Grade |
Bullet Type | Bullet Weight Grains |
Net H2O Grains Capacity |
COL” | Powder Type | Powder Charge Grains |
Muzzle Velocity fps |
Muzzle Energy ft/lbs |
Barnes VG | 26 | 29.2 | 2.260 | Re10x | 26.5 | 4277 | 1056 |
Barnes VG | 26 | 29.2 | 2.260 | Benchmark | 28.0 | 4132 | 986 |
Barnes VG | 26 | 29.2 | 2.260 | IMR3031 | 24.5 | 4186 | 1012 |
Barnes VG | 26 | 29.2 | 2.260 | RS TAC | 29.5 | 4163 | 1001 |
Hornady V-Max | 32 | 29.0 | 2.245 | Re10x | 25.5 | 4024 | 1151 |
Hornady V-Max | 32 | 29.0 | 2.245 | CFE 223 | 31.4 | 4106 | 1198 |
Hornady V-Max | 32 | 29.0 | 2.245 | IMR4198 | 24.0 | 3982 | 1127 |
Hornady V-Max | 32 | 29.0 | 2.245 | Varmint | 28.5 | 4097 | 1193 |
Nosler VBT | 32 | 29.1 | 2.245 | Re10x | 25.5 | 4019 | 1148 |
Nosler VBT | 32 | 29.1 | 2.245 | Benchmark | 27.0 | 3904 | 1083 |
Nosler VBT | 32 | 29.1 | 2.245 | RS TAC | 28.5 | 3951 | 1109 |
Nosler VBT | 32 | 29.1 | 2.245 | W748 | 29.0 | 3999 | 1137 |
Hornady V-Max | 40 | 28.3 | 2.245 | AA2520 | 29.4 | 3789 | 1275 |
Hornady V-Max | 40 | 28.3 | 2.245 | Re15 | 27.5 | 3803 | 1285 |
Hornady V-Max | 40 | 28.3 | 2.245 | Varmint | 27.5 | 3795 | 1279 |
Hornady V-Max | 40 | 28.3 | 2.245 | W748 | 28.0 | 3791 | 1276 |
Hornady SP | 45 | 28.6 | 2.245 | Re15 | 26.6 | 3578 | 1280 |
Hornady SP | 45 | 28.6 | 2.245 | Varget | 26.5 | 3586 | 1285 |
Hornady SP | 45 | 28.6 | 2.245 | BL-C2 | 28.5 | 3604 | 1298 |
Hornady SP | 45 | 28.6 | 2.245 | W748 | 27.1 | 3579 | 1280 |
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