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You obviously don't reload, but I would strongly suggest that you give it some serious thought. The 204 is a fun caliber to shoot, but to get every last drop of accuracy from it reloading would be the route to take. The cartridge is easy to load for and components are cheap. Spend $125 for a entry level press and a set of good dies and you'll be happy in the long run.
 
I agree with the above. If you can reload, the 39gr Sierra Blitzkings seem to be a near consensus best bullet for 204. I have a Tikka and an AR in 204 and both shoot them very well. The 32gr Hornday's are the worst for me. 40's are ok, but there is something about those 39gr Sierra's that just get the job done best.
 
Yeah, to own a varmint rifle and not reload has to be frustrating. 1st off, these rifles are simply a lot more fun to shoot that larger rifles but cost of factory ammo makes it too expensive to shoot them much. Also even if you find a great accuracy load, you'll probably not have many rounds and then you run the risk of finding that same exact load again. Now even if you find another that shoots as well, you still have to shoot a box of those up re-zeroing the scope and checking group size. It's a constant chasing-your-tail scenario.
 
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Hunter 257W":nbe3gsa2 said:
Yeah, to own a varmint rifle and not reload has to be frustrating. 1st off, these rifles are simply a lot more fun to shoot that larger rifles but cost of factory ammo makes it too expensive to shoot them much. Also even if you find a great accuracy load, you'll probably not have many rounds and then you run the risk of finding that same exact load again. Now even if you find another that shoots as well, you still have to shoot a box of those up re-zeroing the scope and checking group size. It's a constant chasing-your-tail scenario.
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This scenario is something I'm just beginning to understand.
 
I been thinking about a 20 cal on either the 6BR or 6PPC case,,either would put the 39-40 gr bullets at 4,000 fps without having to run high pressure loads,,I had a 204 when it first came out and liked it a lot..
 
I've got a Remington R15 in 204. Shoots great and I can watch my hits through the scope. It's my go to yote rifle. I shoot the Hornady 32gr V-Max. Sportsman's guide is usually where I get my ammo from. Shot mine the other day at 400 yards and was surprised i only had about a 4 inch drop
 

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