Loads for 34 gr. 204 ruger

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arizona hunter

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Anybody using the 34 gr. 20 cal bullets from Midwayusa or Midsouth (Varmint Express or Varmint Nightmare)?

I have tried to work up a load with RL15 because it has been fabulous with Hornady 32 & 40 V-Max, but not so good with these. I did notice better accuracy with COL of 2.24" (3/4" to 1") vs 2.22" (1.5"). I don't think the bullet is long enough to make them 2.26".

On the Midwayusa site a guy was using BLC(2) and another guy 748 but no mention of the # of grains or COL.
 
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barryhud

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Midway ''Dogtown'' 34 gr

I was shooting my Rem 700 this week and was grouping some 34's from Midway as good as some Hornaday and Sierra. All were loaded with Varget. I like the cheap Dog town bullets for my target shooting.
 
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Qtiphky

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Varget and H4895

Mine were labeled Dogtown and are 34 grain hollow points.

I have used Varget with 26; 26.5; 27; 27.5 grains and a length of 2.24.

H4895 with 26; 26.5 27; 27.5 with a length of 2.245.

Very good results with each powder, well under MOA with a few touching.
 
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arizona hunter

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Thanks for the input guys.
Loaded my last V-Max the other day, so now I need to experiment with Varget, Benchmark & H4895. I can get a little of each from a friend and which groups best.
 
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stein

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Great info. but is anyone using 8208 or imr4198?

I am trying to find data for 34 gr..204 in imr 8208 and imr 4198. I am a little nervous working up the load even though I know I can do it. If anyone can help please do.
 
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