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by skipper
Mon May 20, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: Shooting Competitions
Topic: Upcoming Small Caliber Competition News
Replies: 4
Views: 191

Re: Upcoming Small Caliber Competition News

I could use some help on the classes of rifles for this competition. I was going to offer two classes, factory and custom. My question is what defines a factory rifle and the same for a custom rifle?? What makes them different? Your input is appreciated.
by skipper
Sun May 19, 2024 6:33 pm
Forum: Members Lounge
Topic: Storms in Cypress, Texas
Replies: 2
Views: 58

Storms in Cypress, Texas

It's been a challenging couple of days now in Cypress, Texas. We were hit by some severe storms and tornadoes. I was sparred the full force of mother nature with only a few shingles torn off, knocked over Harley, and loss of power for about 12 hours. Power is off over a widespread area due to many t...
by skipper
Wed May 15, 2024 4:22 am
Forum: Shooting Competitions
Topic: Upcoming Small Caliber Competition News
Replies: 4
Views: 191

Re: Upcoming Small Caliber Competition News

I came to the understanding that Small Caliber was .224 or smaller as discussed in the thread "What Is a Small Caliber?". I think that was the consensus, correct??
by skipper
Tue May 14, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Shooting Competitions
Topic: Upcoming Small Caliber Competition News
Replies: 4
Views: 191

Re: Upcoming Small Caliber Competition News

Members make ready! I will be posting the official target at the stroke of midnight (CDT) June 1st. The rules will be posted as well. The competition will end the stroke of midnight (CDT) on Sunday, June 30th. Since posts have time stamps, those submitted after the cutoff will not be counted. Get re...
by skipper
Fri May 10, 2024 2:58 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Found some RL10x
Replies: 3
Views: 399

Re: Found some RL10x

My Remington XR 100 really likes 10X. With the 35 gr. Berger Flat Base over 25.1 grains of 10X it will stack them up. Got to where I could shoot five on a target and cover the group with a dime. That's how I came up with the 5-N-Dime competition title.
by skipper
Thu May 02, 2024 6:49 pm
Forum: Shooting Competitions
Topic: Small Caliber Posted Results Shoot 2024
Replies: 69
Views: 7454

Re: Small Caliber Posted Results Shoot 2024

This year is going to be different. Targets will be posted online for downloading. You'll be responsible for uploading your target after you shoot it. Everyone, well members anyway, will be judging the results. The only thing you have to do is meet the deadlines. Simple!
by skipper
Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:58 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: found CFE223
Replies: 9
Views: 14794

Re: found CFE223

I loaded 10 to get an average speed for my Kestrel, it was slower than expected at 3722 but shoot all ten into one jagged hole with Magneto speed bayonet on barrel. Finding a "Sweet Spot Node" at a lower than desired speed is very common for the 204 Ruger. If you're putting ten shots into...
by skipper
Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:11 pm
Forum: Members Lounge
Topic: Happy Easter
Replies: 2
Views: 815

Happy Easter

Happy Easter to everyone.
by skipper
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: Big Game
Topic: Shooting hogs with my 204.
Replies: 1
Views: 1448

Re: Shooting hogs with my 204.

Read this thread about posting pics:
viewtopic.php?f=31&p=97491#p97491
by skipper
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: 204 Ruger, which factory rifle?
Replies: 63
Views: 917689

Re: 204 Ruger, which factory rifle?

My 204's both like Alliant RL 10X. That's a staple at my house, not a second choice.
by skipper
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Ruger Hawkeye Predator .204 (~$1100) or Savage 110 Predator .204 (~$850)?
Replies: 21
Views: 3292

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

I didn't mention this, but CLR will remove the carbon ring. Don't ever publicly announce that you used it. It will void some manufacturers warranties. Never known it to do any damage to my rifles. Gotta let it soak!!
by skipper
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: bench rests
Replies: 26
Views: 3872

Re: bench rests

I like my rifle to bee free to slide in the bag. Seems to make it track better that way. You might try using some felt cloth to see how your rifle reacts. If it's like mine you may want to glue it to the rear bag like this.

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by skipper
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Help with my Contender
Replies: 13
Views: 4470

Re: Help with my Contender

I'm sure you already know this, but write down how many clicks you have to dial in when changing distances so you create a come-up chart.
by skipper
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Shooting Competitions
Topic: New way to post photos
Replies: 10
Views: 194518

Re: New way to post photos

You can easily resize your pics using a number of apps like Preview. Just open the pic and click on Tools, Adjust size... Then save it to your hard drive as a JPEG file. Then you can upload it directly into your post as detailed at the top of this thread. It's free versus paying a hosting site. Plus...
by skipper
Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: bench rests
Replies: 26
Views: 3872

Re: bench rests

What he said. ^