About this bullet
.204 | 32gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead Free is a bullet made by Nosler. At 32 gr (2.1 g) and a diameter of 0.204'' (5.18 mm) it suits handloads where bullet weight and barrel length have to be matched carefully. Its G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.228 drives velocity retention and wind drift downrange — higher values mean a flatter trajectory at distance. A twist rate of 1:8.0 is recommended for stable flight; slower twists can under-stabilise this bullet. We currently list 399 load recipes across 5 calibers for this bullet.
Most popular calibers for this bullet
| Caliber | Load recipes |
|---|---|
| 5 mm / 35 SMc | 101 |
| .20 BR | 94 |
| .20 Nosler | 93 |
| .204 Ruger | 79 |
| .20 VarTag | 32 |
Load data for .204 | 32gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead Free bullet is available in the following calibers:
Safety notes
All load data is reference data only. Always start at the minimum charge and work up in small steps while watching for pressure signs. Never exceed the maximum charge published by the powder or bullet manufacturer.