Ramshot TAC loads for .204 Ruger. (34, 35, 45, and 50gr Bullets)

BabaOriley

BabaOriley

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The result of a summer's load development for my 204 using Ramshot TAC. Pay particular attention to the 45 and 50 loads. I didn't want to post them anywhere until getting some feedback from Ramshot on whether they were safe. Sure enough, my loads turned out to be right where they should be for accurate loads in my rifle. The listed load data is what I received from them by email today.

Not sure these will help many here, as most 204's are a 1:12 twist, but they may give somebody a good starting point. I think I loaded/fired over 400 rounds to refine these loads. Hopefully you won't have to go through that many. TAC is an awesome powder in my rifle. These loads are all capable of half MOA groups in my rifle.

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Update: Received another email from Ramshot today in respoonse to my question about whether magnum primers are needed for TAC. I've read quite a few saying ball powders need magnum primers to get clean ignition.

Their reponse: "TAC® will work with standard small rifle primers no problem."
 
Of the four cartridges I have tried TAC with; three of them liked standard primers better. My testing was limited to the warmer temperatures however.
John
 
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