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by Darkker
Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:54 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Berger 30 gr. .204 bullets
Replies: 4
Views: 972

Re: Berger 30 gr. .204 bullets

Well, Not sure, but assume that it is because of the major re-vamp they just completed. Lots of things have been "out of production" while they upgraded. I may have a box still in the drawer. I'll look tonight, if I do, I shoot you a PM and send them your way.
by Darkker
Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: Optics
Topic: Burris optics
Replies: 2
Views: 1325

Re: Burris optics

I handled the EARLY releases, that had some issues. They seemed to be perfectly fine. Honestly not sure I would spend the money for one. For that price range I would go with the SWFA 5-20, seem to be much clearer/truer to original color. The folks you listed aren't "US" optics, btw. Only o...
by Darkker
Sat Apr 30, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: alliant book
Replies: 7
Views: 1299

Re: alliant book

Jim White wrote:Alliant makes a good product but the [lack of] info they put out can be frustrating
Alliant doesn't make powder anymore, But the products branded with there name are nice 8)
by Darkker
Sat Apr 09, 2016 2:13 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: 204 Midsouth 34grn
Replies: 24
Views: 8201

Re: 204 Midsouth 34grn

if you are having feeding issues and deeper isn't helping, try seating them longer. Remember that book data does NOT list component lot numbers, and 98% of the powder being sold to the US public won't list nominal variances. So do you have THE same burning rates, etc as what was tested in a book? Do...
by Darkker
Sun Mar 06, 2016 8:55 am
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: Older Ruger 77 Accuracy?
Replies: 6
Views: 5151

Re: Older Ruger 77 Accuracy?

I had a few during the "bad" barrel years... Never could get them to be inaccurate :lol: :lol:
by Darkker
Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: M-77 Hawkeye Predator range results
Replies: 10
Views: 1857

Re: M-77 Hawkeye Predator range results

Factory ammo is heresy! :P
Glad you are happy, looks like classic Ruger groups!
by Darkker
Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:20 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Nosler varmint 32gr bt loads with imr 8208 xbr
Replies: 5
Views: 2186

Re: Nosler varmint 32gr bt loads with imr 8208 xbr

IMR 8208 doesn't have a Thales (ADI) equivalent, it IS an ADI powder! We call dried grapes, raisins. You call them Soltanos, but they are the same thing.

As for using the Hornady data for the Nosler, they are SOOO close, as to be irrelevant. Do proper load work-up, and fear not.
by Darkker
Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:33 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Winchester brass replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 1433

Re: Winchester brass replacement

Also remember that Olin sold their cartridge brass business around a decade ago. It is all least-cost bidding production. So where it comes from and the standards aren't what they were. Around 6-8 months ago, SOME of it was coming from IMI.
by Darkker
Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: WTB: New, unfired LC 223/5.56 Brass
Replies: 2
Views: 788

Re: WTB: New, unfired LC 223/5.56 Brass

rmrbullets.com
by Darkker
Sat Jan 02, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Average Fireings
Replies: 2
Views: 869

Re: Average Fireings

I'm at 15 reloads on my Nosler brass, and 4 more on my Hornady with no special care given.
That said, I don't pretend that I have a swift. My most accurate load is middle of the road, pressure wise.
by Darkker
Wed Dec 30, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Varmint nightmare's on sale!!
Replies: 0
Views: 2594

Varmint nightmare's on sale!!

Midsouth has 5,000 packs on sale in the clearance bin for sale, for just over $0.07/bullet.

Get em while the're hot!
by Darkker
Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: TO CRIMP AR 204 AMMO OR NOT???
Replies: 4
Views: 2273

Re: TO CRIMP AR 204 AMMO OR NOT???

Without sounding smart I have shot many thousands of rounds (223), through several ARs. Unless one is particularly fickle, I've never had a "need" to crimp. Tested with, and without. Never had any set-back.
by Darkker
Thu Nov 26, 2015 1:42 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: 270win powder and bullet combo
Replies: 6
Views: 1527

Re: 270win powder and bullet combo

760/414 behind any number of 130gr bullets.
by Darkker
Sun Nov 15, 2015 1:44 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: 220 Swift Powder?
Replies: 4
Views: 874

Re: 220 Swift Powder?

760=414=2700, just normal lot variations apply. I use it in many things, but the big 3 are: 243, 6.5 Creed, 270. That powder is rather old tech, so it can be a little cranky if you are running full fire loads. If you do, have a summer load and a winter load. I found a load in my 243 which is about 8...
by Darkker
Fri Nov 13, 2015 5:48 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: 220 Swift Powder?
Replies: 4
Views: 874

Re: 220 Swift Powder?

760/414/2700 always does well in the 35-55gr range for my clan. A friend loves Varget.