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Rudyl · 02-11-2021, 09:40 AM

I finally got a single stage press, dies, powder scale, etc. and want to get started reloading again. My question is what powders do I start to use for a .204 Ruger, 6.5 Creedmor, and 7mm Rem Mag.
Also what primers do I use for the .204 and the 6.5 CM?
I understand that its going to be a chore to find powder and primers but it is what it is.

Thanks the advice.
Rudy

TX03RUBI · 02-11-2021, 09:52 AM

If I can find an express your way I’ll shoot you a lb of 4350 and a few primers to get you started on that Creedmoor. No cost to you. Won’t be much, but it’ll get you the first 150 rounds or so. I can throw in 100 SRP as well for the 204. Unfortunately I don’t have any powder for it though.

Fla. Fatboy · 02-11-2021, 10:00 AM

Good for you Rudy- think once you get into it, you will really enjoy doing your own reloading. Unfortunately, right now with the current ammo and reloading components availability. Powder & primers are more likely to be "it ain't what it ain't". Those two items are super hard to find right now. Good luck it brother.
Ed

-HIC- · 02-11-2021, 10:05 AM

RL10x seems to be the ticket for the .204. I do not have any but could spare some varget and BR-4's to get you going.

Hills of Texas · 02-11-2021, 10:09 AM

Do your self a favor and get a good manual too

TacticalCowboy · 02-11-2021, 10:12 AM

The Hodgdon website has a good data center. Get on it, select you bullet weight for each caliber, and you can get a good list of Hodgdon, imr, and Winchester powders for each one.

hooligan · 02-11-2021, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Hills of Texas

Do your self a favor and get a good manual too

or two

I'm no help on the 204 but for the 6.5c I've been really happy with H4350 and whatever large rifle primers I have. Has worked well so far in everything from 129gr to 156gr

GigEm'15 · 02-11-2021, 11:09 AM

I don't shoot 204, but I've had good results with h4350 and reloader 16 in 6.5manbun

westtexducks · 02-11-2021, 11:20 AM

H4895 runs great in my .204 just FYI. I had a load worked up using 39 gr blitzkings, H4895, and was running norma brass. Can't remember what primer it was off top of my head but was consistently between .5-.75 3 and 5 shot groups. Those 39 gr blitzkings are hell on coyotes and foxes as well. Itty bitty hole in and nothing out the back, Can't hardly tell they were shot, just fall over dead.

Been shooting factory stuff lately as haven't had a desire or need to mess with it for price I got the factory stuff at, but the 40 gr vmax is also hell on varmints as well. They just don't quite seem to shoot as well as the 39 gr blitzking but both are excellent coyote bullets and wouldn't be afraid to shoot either one.

westtexducks · 02-11-2021, 11:28 AM

For 7 mag my current load is running H1000 powder, 162 gr sst bullet, CCI #250 large rifle magnum primers and norma brass. Working great so far on one elk and a couple of pigs. Haven't had a chance to shoot anything else with it yet. If I do my part I can keep a 5 round group touching, but I will be first to tell you it isn't the rifle or loads fault when they don't out of an 8 lb hunting rifle.

Artos · 02-11-2021, 11:39 AM

I shoot a case full of N133 in the 20 Tactical...I'm sure it will work in the 204

Rudyl · 02-11-2021, 12:04 PM

great info guys, thanks. I'll order a reloading book today.

muzzlebrake · 02-11-2021, 12:49 PM

CFE223 for 204
Staball 6.5 or H4350 for ManBun
H1000 or Retumbo for 7 mag
Any rifle primer will do. I prefer CCI or Federal GMM. Remington 9-1/2 are good but becoming extinct.

takarge · 02-22-2021, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TX03RUBI

If I can find an express your way I’ll shoot you a lb of 4350 and a few primers to get you started on that Creedmoor. No cost to you. Won’t be much, but it’ll get you the first 150 rounds or so. I can throw in 100 SRP as well for the 204. Unfortunately I don’t have any powder for it though.

Man if he doesn’t take you up on this offer let me know please! I’m having a hard time finding any H4350 at all. Been searching for like 3 months now!

TX03RUBI · 02-22-2021, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by takarge

Man if he doesn’t take you up on this offer let me know please! I’m having a hard time finding any H4350 at all. Been searching for like 3 months now!

Rudy has accepted, but we’re still trying to figure out the express situation. If it falls through I’ll keep you in mind.

takarge · 02-23-2021, 12:08 AM

Thank you, heck it’s worth him paying the ups $25 and you shipping it. That’s what I would do lol.

02-11-2021, 09:40 AM	#1
Rudyl Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Laredo, Tx Hunt In: Webb County	What powders I finally got a single stage press, dies, powder scale, etc. and want to get started reloading again. My question is what powders do I start to use for a .204 Ruger, 6.5 Creedmor, and 7mm Rem Mag. Also what primers do I use for the .204 and the 6.5 CM? I understand that its going to be a chore to find powder and primers but it is what it is. Thanks the advice. Rudy

02-11-2021, 11:20 AM	#9
westtexducks Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Monahans, TX Hunt In: Where ever I can.	H4895 runs great in my .204 just FYI. I had a load worked up using 39 gr blitzkings, H4895, and was running norma brass. Can't remember what primer it was off top of my head but was consistently between .5-.75 3 and 5 shot groups. Those 39 gr blitzkings are hell on coyotes and foxes as well. Itty bitty hole in and nothing out the back, Can't hardly tell they were shot, just fall over dead. Been shooting factory stuff lately as haven't had a desire or need to mess with it for price I got the factory stuff at, but the 40 gr vmax is also hell on varmints as well. They just don't quite seem to shoot as well as the 39 gr blitzking but both are excellent coyote bullets and wouldn't be afraid to shoot either one. Last edited by westtexducks; 02-11-2021 at 11:30 AM.

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02-11-2021, 09:52 AM	#2
TX03RUBI Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Hall County	If I can find an express your way I’ll shoot you a lb of 4350 and a few primers to get you started on that Creedmoor. No cost to you. Won’t be much, but it’ll get you the first 150 rounds or so. I can throw in 100 SRP as well for the 204. Unfortunately I don’t have any powder for it though.

02-11-2021, 10:00 AM	#3
Fla. Fatboy Six Point Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Hunt In: and around Texas	Good for you Rudy- think once you get into it, you will really enjoy doing your own reloading. Unfortunately, right now with the current ammo and reloading components availability. Powder & primers are more likely to be "it ain't what it ain't". Those two items are super hard to find right now. Good luck it brother. Ed

02-11-2021, 10:05 AM	#4
-HIC- Ten Point Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tomball, TX Hunt In: Willow City & Junction	RL10x seems to be the ticket for the .204. I do not have any but could spare some varget and BR-4's to get you going.

02-11-2021, 10:09 AM	#5
Hills of Texas Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Llano Hunt In: Llano	Do your self a favor and get a good manual too

02-11-2021, 10:12 AM	#6
TacticalCowboy Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Vernon Hunt In: Southern Taylor County, Tom Green County	The Hodgdon website has a good data center. Get on it, select you bullet weight for each caliber, and you can get a good list of Hodgdon, imr, and Winchester powders for each one.

02-11-2021, 11:09 AM	#8
GigEm'15 Four Point Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: South Texas	I don't shoot 204, but I've had good results with h4350 and reloader 16 in 6.5manbun

02-11-2021, 11:28 AM	#10
westtexducks Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Monahans, TX Hunt In: Where ever I can.	For 7 mag my current load is running H1000 powder, 162 gr sst bullet, CCI #250 large rifle magnum primers and norma brass. Working great so far on one elk and a couple of pigs. Haven't had a chance to shoot anything else with it yet. If I do my part I can keep a 5 round group touching, but I will be first to tell you it isn't the rifle or loads fault when they don't out of an 8 lb hunting rifle.

02-11-2021, 11:39 AM	#11
Artos Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep South TX Hunt In: Deep South TX	I shoot a case full of N133 in the 20 Tactical...I'm sure it will work in the 204

02-11-2021, 12:04 PM	#12
Rudyl Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Laredo, Tx Hunt In: Webb County	great info guys, thanks. I'll order a reloading book today.

02-11-2021, 12:49 PM	#13
muzzlebrake Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Euless, Texas Hunt In: Sterling County	CFE223 for 204 Staball 6.5 or H4350 for ManBun H1000 or Retumbo for 7 mag Any rifle primer will do. I prefer CCI or Federal GMM. Remington 9-1/2 are good but becoming extinct.

02-23-2021, 12:08 AM	#16
takarge Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conroe Hunt In: Bedias	Thank you, heck it’s worth him paying the ups $25 and you shipping it. That’s what I would do lol.