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by Darkker
Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:15 am
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: Factory .204 offerings
Replies: 13
Views: 2809

Re: Factory .204 offerings

If the twist scares you off, Try a TC Venture.
They are a 5R barrel with a 10-twist.
by Darkker
Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: Which Rifle would you pick?
Replies: 37
Views: 5900

Re: Which Rifle would you pick?

How about a TC Venture.
5R Rifling, MOA guarantee, and at least here, they are about $425.
by Darkker
Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:06 pm
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: Mossberg Varmint Predator
Replies: 4
Views: 1080

Re: Mossberg Varmint Predator

That rifle caught my eye around a year ago. It has "Been out" for quite some time, but doesn't appear to be in any semblance of production yet. Really erks me.... I am opposite of you with the nut. The appearance doesn't bother me, and I like that I can do a barrel swap and don't need a la...
by Darkker
Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:36 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: How to keep brass from tarnishing?
Replies: 5
Views: 1034

Re: How to keep brass from tarnishing?

1) not unless you have Lube on them.
2) If I know they will sit, wipe them with your silicone gun/rod cloth.
3) Not IME
by Darkker
Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:16 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Speer, .204 39 gr. TNT
Replies: 4
Views: 2064

Re: Speer, .204 39 gr. TNT

I used 748. Don't have my notes handy for load info.
Remember that 748 really likes to be pushed hard. Their name is VERY aptly given. On rock chucks it is pretty much like a stick of dynamite stuck down their pants....
by Darkker
Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: wipe out no lead
Replies: 13
Views: 3680

Re: wipe out no lead

Wipe Out works VERY well. I won't say that you NEVER have to use a brush, but it certainly isn't REQUIRED like with my former favorite copper eater, Sweets. One thing to remember with these newer bio-degradable type cleaners, don't mix and match with them still in your barrel. Haven't found that it ...
by Darkker
Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:22 pm
Forum: Rimfire
Topic: Bedding 10/22 and seeking advice
Replies: 14
Views: 6759

Re: Bedding 10/22 and seeking advice

I have never heard of anyone bedding a 10/22.
Both of mine came with a bad grouping issue. Hogue .920" barrels solved that stone cold.
I bought mine on the package deal from Natchez, or Midway. Barrel and stock combo for around $150.
by Darkker
Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: Anyone shoot a Rem 222 Mag???
Replies: 7
Views: 1716

Re: Anyone shoot a Rem 222 Mag???

This gent has a little bit; and is in our neighborhood.
http://www.northwestfirearms.com/ammuni ... -ammo.html
by Darkker
Wed May 23, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: 40 grain bullet bc.
Replies: 4
Views: 856

Re: 40 grain bullet bc.

Do a search for "Sean Kennedy", or his "Shooter" app. That program is in connection with Brain Litz's G7 drag testings. Most manu's (Not Sierra) use a general BC. But there is no one BC. BC changes with speed. In testing that I have read by litz, and work published in Varmint Hun...
by Darkker
Tue May 15, 2012 8:46 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Vapor trial
Replies: 15
Views: 4082

Re: Vapor trial

The vapor trail I refer to is from the bullet coming apart from excessive velocity. It happened when I used Sierra Blitz bullets (or other bullets designed for low velocity cartridges such as Hornet bullets) in the .22-250 or .220 Swift loaded to velocities in excess of 3,800 fps. When fired there ...
by Darkker
Mon May 14, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: 308 brass
Replies: 1
Views: 485

Re: 308 brass

When it needs it.
I neck-size only, I have over 10 reloads on all of my brass, and haven't "had to" yet. However some of my once-fired 223WSSM brass has needed it...
by Darkker
Sat May 12, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: AR
Topic: Which twist is better ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2997

Re: Which twist is better ?

Bill, Just to distinguish the difference between the 223 & 204 barrels....
A 12-twist in 223 will do SOME 60-62 bullets(depends on length of bullet), or ANYTHING lighter.
For the 204, although I never build a 204 AR, I agree with 247: Get the 11-twist.
by Darkker
Fri May 11, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: AR
Topic: 223 rate of twist
Replies: 10
Views: 4661

Re: 223 rate of twist

As a note on RPM, I have many common 22-cal varmint bullets RPM's, from the manufacturers, listed over on shootersforum.
by Darkker
Fri May 11, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: AR
Topic: AR 15 and clean burn
Replies: 32
Views: 5529

Re: AR 15 and clean burn

I definitely vote for Win 748!!! There are a few issues to be aware of however... Hodgdon has the "rights" to sell the Winny name, but Ohlin(winchester) is responsible for all data and reloading info. They(ohlin) haven't been holding-up their end of the deal, so Hodgdon has only posted wha...