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by tfo
Sun Jan 23, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: Hunting with the .204 Ruger
Topic: Downsides to the 204 for coyotes
Replies: 21
Views: 59782

Re: Downsides to the 204 for coyotes

I hear a lot of talk about .204 Ruger splat. Not with a good hunting bullet. I took this hog with a Hornady Vmax, 40g. Admittedly, it is a small hog but, as you can see, there is a lot of tissue damage and bone shrapnel from neck vertebrae. I always try for the neck, especially near the shoulder. Th...
by tfo
Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:41 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Factory Ammo
Replies: 22
Views: 32469

Re: Factory Ammo

In the long run it may be better just to buy a new rifle in 223--supply of ammo seems endless.
by tfo
Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:37 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Factory Ammo
Replies: 22
Views: 32469

Re: Factory Ammo

Wow!! Just checked out the 'scam' website. Many testimonials of being scammed. Customers didn't get product or refunds and banks didn't honor disputes!! Thanks guys, so grateful. Saved me a bunch. This is a great website!!!
by tfo
Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:53 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Factory Ammo
Replies: 22
Views: 32469

Re: Factory Ammo

Thanks to all. I found Tacticoolammoshop website. I need to find someone to share a 500 rd lot.
by tfo
Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:34 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Factory Ammo
Replies: 22
Views: 32469

Re: Factory Ammo

No, I no longer reload (used to handload 30-06, 25-06, 357 Magnum). I don't shoot enough to make it worthwhile to gear up for .204 Ruger. Even bulk lots aren't available from the major outlets I mentioned. I might be up for a 500 rd lot if loaded with good hunting bullets from Tacticool, I'll check ...
by tfo
Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:57 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Factory Ammo
Replies: 22
Views: 32469

Factory Ammo

I know you guys handload your own, are components are readily available to you---primers, .204 caliber bullets, powder, etc. I haven't been able to find factory ammo for months. None locally and none available online (Brownells, MidSouth shooters, Natchez SS, etc., Sportsman Warehouse, etc.). Are yo...
by tfo
Wed Jun 09, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Anyone shooting only (mostly) heavy bullets in a 204?
Replies: 26
Views: 13554

Re: Anyone shooting only (mostly) heavy bullets in a 204?

Skipper and others had interesting observations about stabilizing .204 Ruger bullets in 1:12 twist barrels. My CZ 527 came with a 1:12 twist barrel and it stabilizes 40gr Federal V-Shoks and 40 gr Remington AccuTips perfectly at 100yds. Not so 40 gr Hornady V-Max bullets. They leave an 'egg-shaped' ...
by tfo
Sat Jun 05, 2021 5:36 am
Forum: Shooting Competitions
Topic: *Attention Members* Summer of 2021 Five Shot Challenge
Replies: 54
Views: 42719

Re: *Attention Members* Summer of 2021 Five Shot Challenge

Virtually no ammo on shelves or online sellers--Brownells, MidwayUSA, MidSouth Shooters, Sportsmans Warehouse, Shooters World, etc. If you know of a supplier please let me know. I no longer handload. Components aren't available anyway. Sucks.
by tfo
Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:43 am
Forum: Shooting Competitions
Topic: *Attention Members* Summer of 2021 Five Shot Challenge
Replies: 54
Views: 42719

Re: *Attention Members* Summer of 2021 Five Shot Challenge

Hi Skipper,
Great idea but I can't get ammo!! tfo :(