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by Captqc
Fri Apr 22, 2022 11:34 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: found CFE223
Replies: 4
Views: 8839

Re: found CFE223

Just picked up a pound of CFE 223, haven’t loaded any .204 with it yet but it sounds like it’s a good powder.
by Captqc
Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:42 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Ground squirrels
Replies: 20
Views: 17972

Re: Ground squirrels

We are going to call this outing The Arctic Blast! But like Rick said the rats that were up were greeted by The Eastern Oregon Raptor Society and over the course of the week we got a couple of hundred of them.
by Captqc
Thu Mar 17, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Ground squirrels
Replies: 20
Views: 17972

Re: Ground squirrels

Those little buggers have what we call “reticle radar”. Can’t count how many times I’ve been ready to squeeze the trigger (or shot for that matter) just to have my intended target take a dive. I’ll stay on the mound for the longest time just waiting for a second chance!
by Captqc
Sat Feb 26, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Annealing question!
Replies: 32
Views: 29280

Re: Annealing question!

Reviving and old post but here’s my take. I do not water quench, just air cool.
by Captqc
Sat Feb 26, 2022 3:08 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Another Epic Rat Shoot
Replies: 17
Views: 18125

Re: Another Epic Rat Shoot

I was busy blasting skippy and his pals in the field. Here’s what happened to the chuck later on.
by Captqc
Tue Feb 22, 2022 11:43 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Another Epic Rat Shoot
Replies: 17
Views: 18125

Re: Another Epic Rat Shoot

Epic to be sure! Here’s a pic of a rock chuck that was on over watch until he foolishly came down to the field for a snack.
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by Captqc
Wed Jan 10, 2018 11:05 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Cooper 21 204 Ruger load test
Replies: 11
Views: 2133

Re: Cooper 21 204 Ruger load test

Yup, first Cooper was a .204, second one was a 20 VarTarg, third one was a .22 Hornet now converted to .22 K Hornet. Bury your wallet while you can!
by Captqc
Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:22 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Cooper 21 204 Ruger load test
Replies: 11
Views: 2133

Re: Cooper 21 204 Ruger load test

Careful! If you hang around Rick too long you will end up like me with 3 Coopers in your safe!
by Captqc
Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:17 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Early Season Fun w/Skippy (Video Added)
Replies: 6
Views: 1799

Re: Early Season Fun w/Skippy (Video Added)

Dang Rick that was a great video!!! I can't wait to get at them. Also it's good to see that Kevin is on the mend! Gary
by Captqc
Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: Optics
Topic: Scope for .204!
Replies: 29
Views: 23533

Re: Scope for .204!

Hi Sam, first of all welcome to the forum! I'm sure you will love your .204, I know I do. Secondly, I'd take Hotshot's advice and contact Leuplod's customer service to see what they recommend. I shoot a Cooper .204 with a Leupold 6.5-20X with the VH Reticle but only in the daylight so I can't speak ...
by Captqc
Mon Jan 04, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Issue Sighting in .204
Replies: 12
Views: 3851

Re: Issue Sighting in .204

I love it when a plan comes through! Have fun shooting a tack driver! Gary
by Captqc
Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:33 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Forum Member Down - futuretrades
Replies: 23
Views: 8060

Re: Forum Member Down - futuretrades

Prayers sent, sure hope he gets to feeling chipper in time to send skippy flying! Gary
by Captqc
Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:52 pm
Forum: Optics
Topic: Leupold 6.5-20x40 AO too much for a 17 Hornet?
Replies: 9
Views: 7150

Re: Leupold 6.5-20x40 AO too much for a 17 Hornet?

After I ordered my VT, while waiting for it from Cooper, I needed a scope for it. I got a flyer from Todd Kindler with one of his used Leupold scopes off,one of his test rifles. It just so happened it was the exact scope I was looking for, a VXIII AO 6.5-20 with the varmint hunter reticle. Cost, $5...
by Captqc
Wed Jul 29, 2015 3:59 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Silencer affecting shot
Replies: 6
Views: 1931

Re: Silencer affecting shot

Also, if it's not concentric there is an increased risk of a baffle strike. HUGH pain in the rear if that happens! Gary
by Captqc
Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:56 pm
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: silencer (suppressor) ?
Replies: 10
Views: 9087

Re: silencer (suppressor) ?

A suppressor on a .204 will more than likely not be hearing safe as the speed of the .204 round breaks the sound barrier. Where a suppressor really does it's magic is when you combine the correct barrel length with a round going sub-sonic. My best results with a suppressor is my Ruger .22/45 pistol ...