Thread: 20 Practical

Hey guys / gals,

I want to put one of these together for my father's birthday in a few months. He has always wanted a 20 Prac as he is in central and there are plenty of rabbits and goats. We had one of the first 204 rugers in the country and shot lots of bunnies and goats with the 45gr sp load on the farm.

I know the .204 Ruger makes sense but that's not what he wants.

I was thinking howa 1500 in 223 with an aftermarket barrel and a KRG Bravo stock to use AICS style mags or just the plane jane howa DBM in a hogue stock as I think he has some 223 mags for his 1500 223 rem.

Redding 223 FL neck bushing dies should work a treat and I have stacks of brass.

I see the ADI and Hornady manuals list 20 tactical load data which is pretty much identical and I have plenty of W748 on hand.

Does anyone have any experience with the 20 Prac or Tac and know how one would go in a 24" barrel?

I'd appreciate any advice before I start.