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by Rick in Oregon
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: bench rests
Replies: 26
Views: 561

Re: bench rests

Rick thanks for the tip I dont plan on going to BR shooting (at this point). Dad also was a avid wood chuck hunter and as a kid and he would take my sister and I out with him and we always were excited when Dad nailed one. Shaky, completely understand. We've probably overwhelmed you with ideas of g...
by Rick in Oregon
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: General information re: 204R of mine.
Replies: 9
Views: 907

Re: General information re: 204R of mine.

Great seeing how this sport brings folks together to make some great memories. We need to keep sharing the fun of this sport so more youngsters get involved with it instead of letting it die. Copy that, Shaky! Our group shoots include friends, dads and sons, even a couple of grandpa's. It's always ...
by Rick in Oregon
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: bench rests
Replies: 26
Views: 561

Re: bench rests

Shaky, if you feel your rifle is not either recoiling freely in the bags, or if you prefer less friction, consider what I've seen at BR matches and have read on accuracy dedicated forums..... Experienced BR match shooters frequently use talcum powder on their bags to give better 'free recoil' charac...
by Rick in Oregon
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Ruger Hawkeye Predator .204 (~$1100) or Savage 110 Predator .204 (~$850)?
Replies: 21
Views: 946

Re: Ruger Hawkeye Predator .204 (~$1100) or Savage 110 Predator .204 (~$850)?

In regard to using CLR for the removal of carbon, there are many opinions on using this on rifles, especially on stainless steel. Here's a link to a number of posts over on Accurate Shooter in regard to CLR many may find informative and interesting: https://forum.accurateshooter.com/search/977608/?q...
by Rick in Oregon
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: 204 Ruger, which factory rifle?
Replies: 61
Views: 450974

Re: 204 Ruger, which factory rifle?

skipper wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:18 am My 204's both like Alliant RL 10X. That's a staple at my house, not a second choice.
Same here. All four of my 204R rifles give their best performance (velocity and accuracy) using RL-10X over all others. YMMV
by Rick in Oregon
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Help with my Contender
Replies: 13
Views: 2429

Re: Help with my Contender

The method I've used for years is below. Zero range is always 100 yards. Use your ballistics program for your chosen load and make up a 'come-up' chart for the scope's ocular lens cap. I use Sierra Infinity program. Get your actual velocity via your chronograph at 100 yards. Then input all environme...
by Rick in Oregon
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: Shooting Competitions
Topic: New way to post photos
Replies: 10
Views: 169708

Re: New way to post photos

Own pic. Sorry I wasn't clear If you're using a photo hosting site, you can change the size there prior to posting. I consider a hosting site to be the best way to post pics. I don't use this site to use pics from my computer, so can't comment if that's the method you're using....sorry. Perhaps Ski...
by Rick in Oregon
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: bench rests
Replies: 26
Views: 561

Re: bench rests

Lookin' very, very good there, Shaky. :wtg: I found out some years ago that the bench support for the rifle was critical to top performance at the target. Glad you're on the way to a better bench experience. Here's hoping that 204 you've got shows similar upgraded performance. Tiny groups put a smil...
by Rick in Oregon
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: Shooting Competitions
Topic: New way to post photos
Replies: 10
Views: 169708

Re: New way to post photos

Life2A wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:00 am Is there a way to adjust the size of the photo that's displayed?
Are you referring to modifying a pic someone posted, or your own pic?
by Rick in Oregon
Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:06 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: bench rests
Replies: 26
Views: 561

Re: bench rests

Secret, your humility is duly noted. Despite your dabbling, the end result of your rest is still impressive, and I'm sure it works very well for getting above the grass and weeds in great fashion. It sure looks great to me FWIW. I'm not a BR shooter either, just rats, but I've been accused of the sa...
by Rick in Oregon
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: bench rests
Replies: 26
Views: 561

Re: bench rests

Secret : Nice job there, sir, very well done! :wtg: I'm assuming you are a dedicated BR shooter by the looks of your design, also a skilled man in the machine shop. When it comes to our passion, nothing is considered 'over the top', and your example of front rest shows both your interest and skill....
by Rick in Oregon
Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: bench rests
Replies: 26
Views: 561

Re: bench rests

Well Shaky, lot's of options on this one. My setup is what has evolved over 50 years of live varmint shooting. Not the panacea by any means, but I've used about every conceivable combination of bench and bench rest setup over that time; laying on the ground with a bipod, off the truck hood, from fix...
by Rick in Oregon
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: 20 BR anyone
Replies: 14
Views: 27191

Re: 20 BR anyone

Barrel makers are people too, they have to stay in business or we're outa luck next time a barrel goes south!

After all, think about all the fun a guy has burning out that barrel! :wink:
by Rick in Oregon
Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: 20 BR anyone
Replies: 14
Views: 27191

Re: 20 BR anyone

jsh, glad to hear you've reached your goal with your 20BR...nice when a plan comes together.

Question: What is the intended purpose of this rifle now that you've found 'the' load? Seems like it would be a great chuck rifle for extended range shooting. Inquiring minds and all that.....
by Rick in Oregon
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: My New rifle and new member
Replies: 31
Views: 650

Re: My New rifle and new member

In all my rat rifles, I use the Remington 7-1/2 primer. As Skipper notes, it has a thick cup to resist the high pressure of the 204R and other high intensity cartridges. As K22 mentioned, it was specifically designed and intended for the 17 Remington, a high intensity cartridge. To that end, there w...