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by tpcollins
Mon Mar 09, 2015 4:43 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Lock-Ease for rifle barrels. Information please?
Replies: 19
Views: 5004

Re: Lock-Ease for rifle barrels. Information please?

I always do the JB Bore paste/hot water method for the initial cleaning of any new rifle. I was under the impression that bench shooters swabbed their bores with Lock Ease on a patch to simulate a fouling shot instead of actually wasting a round.
by tpcollins
Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:14 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: IMR 8208
Replies: 18
Views: 6532

Re: IMR 8208

I've gotten the tightest groups with 32gr SBK and IMR-8208 - and my Tikka doesn't like anything heavier than 32gr.
by tpcollins
Thu Dec 19, 2013 6:14 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Which bullet to use
Replies: 4
Views: 1278

Re: Which bullet to use

Go out and whack one and see for yourself. With that barrel length I would think you'd still be over 3600 fps - I always go for the lung area, not the shoulder. Mine shoots 32gr under 1/2" at 100 yards, it will not shoot 39gr worth a darn.
by tpcollins
Thu Dec 19, 2013 6:08 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Tikka T3 Stainless Lite 204 Floating Barrel
Replies: 6
Views: 1941

Re: Tikka T3 Stainless Lite 204 Floating Barrel

I have the Tikka T3 Lite and I can slide a dollar bill between the stock and barrel all the way down to the action. I'll have to see what it does after shooting it a few times in a row.
by tpcollins
Tue Nov 26, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: best loads for the 204
Replies: 22
Views: 18224

Re: best loads for the 204

My Tikka T3 seems to only like 32 grains, preferably SBK and IMR-8208. I've tried several loads and the "middle" of the powder range seems to give the best results. However, I still have trouble trying to make any combo shoot better than the factory Hornady 32gr V-Max.
by tpcollins
Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:15 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: IMR4064 powder
Replies: 4
Views: 1093

Re: IMR4064 powder

I think 4064 is better suited towards heavier bullets/larger calibers but it's kinda like being in a bar at closing time - you may have to take whatever's available . . .
by tpcollins
Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:08 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: If you need a spare magazine for your Tikka T3
Replies: 0
Views: 543

If you need a spare magazine for your Tikka T3

There'a guy selling short action magazines on fleabay for $42.50 with free shipping. The seller's ID is sportshollowguns and even though the title says 3 rounds, the description down below says it's a 4 round. Mine came today and it's an exact factory match - not like the other auctions wanting almo...
by tpcollins
Fri Aug 24, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Anyone tried the Nosler Armageddon bullet?
Replies: 6
Views: 1168

Re: Anyone tried the Nosler Armageddon bullet?

Bill K wrote:Try Varmageddon on search.

Duh . . .
by tpcollins
Fri Aug 24, 2012 5:06 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Anyone tried the Nosler Armageddon bullet?
Replies: 6
Views: 1168

Anyone tried the Nosler Armageddon bullet?

I saw these listed on one of my varmint forums and the users seemed pretty positive about them. I searched here on the word Armageddon and got no hits - anyone tried these yet? Thanks.
by tpcollins
Wed Aug 08, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: cfe-223 powder
Replies: 12
Views: 6535

Re: cfe-223 powder

How does the CFE-223 compare to IMR-8208-XBR? I've tried several powders and the 8208 works best in my .204 & .223. I'm almost out and was trying to decide on more 8208 or trying the CFE-223.
by tpcollins
Wed Aug 08, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?
Replies: 6
Views: 1288

Re: In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?

Fred_C_Dobbs wrote:For general purpose shooting, hundredths is fine.

That took a minute to sink in at first but then it dawned on me . . . duh.
by tpcollins
Wed Aug 08, 2012 6:12 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?
Replies: 6
Views: 1288

Re: In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?

Thanks Rick, that's what I was going to try if I didn't get any responses.
by tpcollins
Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:59 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?
Replies: 6
Views: 1288

Re: In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?

Not exactly what I was looking for . . .
by tpcollins
Tue Aug 07, 2012 5:16 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?
Replies: 6
Views: 1288

In what increments do you tweak OAL/ogive to base?

I've found a good load with the 32gr SBK and I've been loading them with an OAL right around 2.255" - 2.260". I could load out to 2.300" if I grease the inside front of the magazine but in what increments do you adjust the OAL or ogive to base in order to see if you can improve? Thanks.
by tpcollins
Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:11 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Finally lucked out on a load.
Replies: 6
Views: 1248

Re: Finally lucked out on a load.

That's interesting. I've been keeping mine around the 2.250" mark. Maybe if I moved it out some I could get the 39gr SBK to shoot a bit better, right now my Tikka only likes 32gr. I went and loaded 4 empty cases at 2.300" and they will fit in the magazine barely. If I could find someone wi...