204 Ruger load

[Larryjk]

My son shoots a 204 Ruger and likes BL-C(2). Loads 30.7 grs. behind a Hornady 32 gr. V-Max or Sierra 32 gr. Blitzking using CCI BL-4 primers. Chronographs at 4145 fps @ 7000 elevation. I am fond of W748 in a .20/.223 AI; 27.5 grs. gets 4060 fps. I have also used H335 and like it as well. I use a Forrster trimmer.
I don't think you can find a better caliber bullet for p-dogs, rock chucks, etc. They just explode. However, the fragile bullets don't work too well on coyotes. Blow off a dinner plate size patch of hair and the dog runs off after he gathers his wits. Going too fast to penetrate. I haven't tried the 45 gr. Hornadys as yet. They may work for coyotes.