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204 ruger

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i use the 204 ruger, i have used the 32 grain but had some problems so i swicthed to the 40 grain and had no probs, i use the 15 reloader prowder at 29.9 grain with a hornady vmax bullet. was wondering if anyone has had problems with a 32 grain, i had bullets blow up on impact, the 40 grain enters and doesnt exit most the time with my load
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I had some problems with the 32 gr doing the same thing.
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I found the 32gr to be too light, too. I use the 35 and /or the 40gr Bergers and have not had a problem. I use H4895.
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how does the 35 grns work, im sure i could down load and get good results with the 32s, but i just shoot 40s now
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So far the 35's have worked as well as the 40's, but I've not shot as many coyotes with it as I have the 40 to 'switch'.
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i do know the 40s dont exit much they are deadly, go in and not come out
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I've had real good luck with the factory loaded 32's but have heard good things about the 39 and 40's
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I have tried the 32s and the 35 but what works best for me in the 39 grn Blitzkings from sierra with 26 grns of varget  .280 3 shot groups I have taken loads of coyotes with this load and seveal badgers
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Re: 204 ruger

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does it put a big hole them with the load
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