55 grain Berger VLD's out of a .204 ruger?

[Goneshoot'n]

After doing all the research I can online, here's my thinking... 55 grain bullets are wildly popular in the .223, 22-250, and other .224 rifles for coyote and other varmint hunting. It seems like most people do not see a need for anything bigger or heavier, especially if you want to avoid bomb craters in the fir. Since I am re-barreling a .204 Ruger, I think going to a 1:8 twist to shoot the 55 grain bullets would make one heck of a coyote gun that would allow it to compete with some of its .224 big brothers, with a pretty significant advantage in BC. My question, though, is about the possibilities in velocity. I've seen a pretty wide range in velocity claims, some people loading these .204 Ruger 55's up to 3800 FPS. I have a hard time believing that... Some people have improved this case, which I would consider even though I know there is really not much to be gained by doing that to the .204 Ruger. I've read all the comments on other forums from optimists, downers, and in-betweeners, so I guess if anyone out there has done this, what is the safe max velocity you have found with this combination?

 

[Dudedog]

For what is worth.
Don't own one or load for one but a quick look at Hodgdons data shows around 3300fps with a 50gr bullet
VVs data shows 50s around 3200.
I can't see any way to get from there to 3800.
3800 with lighter bullets yes, buts 50s, I just don't see it happening.

Heck the powder makers web sites and you can see what they show without buying a manual. (I would suggest buying a couple however)
Some bullet makers have on line load data available as well.