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by surefire
Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:49 pm
Forum: AR
Topic: Help with varmint upper build
Replies: 6
Views: 1455

Re: Help with varmint upper build

I'm not an expert on this but I think that is sufficient clearance for a free-float barrel. I base this on the test commonly used to verify a free-float barrel on a bolt rifle which is to slide a dollar bill under the barrel and down the handguard. My own varmit AR 204 is shown in the AR thread. I w...
by surefire
Tue Mar 03, 2015 4:17 pm
Forum: Hunting with the .204 Ruger
Topic: Opening day fun in No. Cali. Front page news?
Replies: 22
Views: 2937

Re: Opening day fun in No. Cali. Front page news?

Nice pics. Ric I tried to contact you to find out what suppressor you had on your 204 AR. Is it a 5.56 or a 30 cal one?
by surefire
Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Favorite Loads
Replies: 260
Views: 1057917

Re: Favorite Loads

Anyone have a valid link to the spreadsheet mentioned back in 2011? I can't find it on my iPad. I'm getting ready to reload using 39 gr SBKs, Br4s, RL10x and Hornady cases shooting out of 26" Shilen match barrel in my AR-15. Barrel is free floated.
by surefire
Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:12 am
Forum: Optics
Topic: Leupold vs Nightforce
Replies: 5
Views: 2650

Re: Leupold vs Nightforce

I too have old eyes. I learned the value of great glass while stationed in Germany 30 years ago where I bought Schmidt & Benders and Kahles for my rifles. Those scope had great "eye box." (Google it). They also had large exit pupils for the late evening and very early morning shooting ...
by surefire
Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:24 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Would you write a .204Ruger.com Article?
Replies: 6
Views: 1087

Re: Would you write a .204Ruger.com Article?

Im new to this caliber but I said yes. I've written some hunting stories on elk hunts I've been on so I plan to write about varmint hunting.
by surefire
Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:40 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: FS Hornady 32gr & 40gr VMax ammo
Replies: 9
Views: 1027

Re: FS Hornady 32gr & 40gr VMax ammo

I'll take these:204 Redding delux die set and Competition seating die for 100.00. I can send you the $100 by PayPal or usps mo.
by surefire
Sun Feb 15, 2015 3:28 pm
Forum: AR
Topic: Pics of .204 AR's
Replies: 47
Views: 27880

Re: Pics of .204 AR's

http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o738/surefire44/image.jpg1_zpsouylb2lb.jpg Shilen 24" Match Barrel KAC URX 3.1 LMT built Barrett upper Colt 6920 LE lower Geissele SD-E trigger Magpul PRS stock Nightforce 5.5-22x56 scope ARMS #22 Rings Just built this a few weeks ago. Here's last 5 shots at...