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by TEXAS222
Thu Dec 15, 2016 4:52 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Load Development
Replies: 22
Views: 5002

Re: Load Development

jpx2rk wrote:I've read that FB bullets are more accurate at shorter ranges than BT's, which were you shooting?
They were the Nosler 55 grain BT ballistic tips.
by TEXAS222
Thu Dec 15, 2016 4:42 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Decapping die?
Replies: 7
Views: 2512

Re: Decapping die?

Irish Lad wrote:I ended up buying a decapping die from Sinclair with the optional 17-20 cal adapter. Love it :D .
That's what I use also before I sonic clean, a Sinclair/Wilson decapping die. Love it also.
Jim D
by TEXAS222
Thu Dec 15, 2016 4:32 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Load Development
Replies: 22
Views: 5002

Re: Load Development

jpx, thank you for the information. I've got a strange tale to tell you. One of my RRA's is a 24" varmint with a 1-12 twist. It was the only gun I had that day & had been sighting & dialing in a new scope with factory Federal 55 grain ballistic tips, not at all happy with the 100 yard ...
by TEXAS222
Tue Dec 13, 2016 11:09 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Load Development
Replies: 22
Views: 5002

Re: Load Development

Excellent Rick, just what I've been wanting to hear, 1 bullet several powders. You've answered all my thoughts & questions. Thanks & have a safe merry Xmas,
Jim D :hail:
by TEXAS222
Sun Dec 11, 2016 12:43 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Load Development
Replies: 22
Views: 5002

Load Development

Hello & happy holidays to everyone at .204. This has probably been asked several times and I searched old posts without finding the information I was looking for. I'm looking to develop loads in my 20 & 22 caliber new guns and assuming you have the correct bullet for your twist rate, where ...
by TEXAS222
Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:33 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: WTB Berger 30 gr. .204 bullets
Replies: 2
Views: 684

Re: WTB Berger 30 gr. .204 bullets

Hi! Still like to buy some 30 grain Berger bullets. I'll keep trying until one day .................!
Jim D
by TEXAS222
Sun Nov 27, 2016 1:47 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Starting load questions?
Replies: 3
Views: 767

Re: Starting load questions?

Thanks buddy. That's about where I'm at, the upper 75%. Jim D Texas JD. I start in the midpoint area, personally, and have never ran into a issue working up from there. Thinking along the same lines as you of wasting powder and bullets, when most always my final load is in the 3/4 to max area. Bill...
by TEXAS222
Sun Nov 27, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: test
Replies: 9
Views: 947

Re: test

1990, REAL, REAL NICE! Unless you're going to be a dedicated long range shooter, don't let velocity cloud your mind & change too much. I've done it before & wasn't very happy with the end results. Just my 2 pennies worth. Jim D :hail: I'd like to think so! Now I need to chronograph them to ...
by TEXAS222
Sun Nov 27, 2016 3:13 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Starting load questions?
Replies: 3
Views: 767

Starting load questions?

Hello. I've got some questions I'd like to ask about from some of the experienced reloaders. The questions will be pertaining to SMALL CALIBER, .204 & .224, ONLY & IN QUALITY MODERN FIREARMS ONLY. Using current reloading manuals, what is the highest starting point under max you feel comfort...
by TEXAS222
Sun Nov 20, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Bullet seating depth
Replies: 7
Views: 1959

Re: Bullet seating depth

I got off subject but in my guns like this, I start with book measurement (COL) then play with .010 under that to .020 over. If it's a long bullet maybe .030 over. I nearly always find a sub 1/2" load like this. That's just how I do it & not saying it's the way you are supposed to do it. G...
by TEXAS222
Sun Nov 20, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Bullet seating depth
Replies: 7
Views: 1959

Re: Bullet seating depth

Jim W, are these guns with long measurements where the bullet falls out the case known as long throats or freebore? What is the correct terminology? All my Remington's except my 5R .223 Milspec are like this. I think most of the factory rifles made today are like this, correct? Thanks,
Jim D
by TEXAS222
Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:56 am
Forum: Big Game
Topic: Your Best/Favorite Deer Hunting Rifles?
Replies: 53
Views: 54072

Re: Your Best/Favorite Deer Hunting Rifles?

varmint-master,+++1 on that 65 grain Sierra bullet. I shoot that in my 1-9 twist Rem. mil-spec & it's awesome. You don't here much about them but the 60 & 64 grain Berger is baaaad medicine for deer size animals also. What AR did you get? Jim D :hail: I have took my share of deer with a 22 ...
by TEXAS222
Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: WTB Berger 30 gr. .204 bullets
Replies: 2
Views: 684

Re: WTB Berger 30 gr. .204 bullets

Hi. I know this is an old post but I'd still like to buy some .204 30 grain Berger bullets, anywhere from 100 to 500. My email is in the original post. Thanks,
Jim D :help:
by TEXAS222
Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:40 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: FS: 243 Lapua Brass & bullets
Replies: 3
Views: 678

Re: FS: 243 Lapua Brass & bullets

Hi. I'll drop the price to $165.00 shipped. With all the time, primers, ammo boxes, & shipping that's the best I will do. Thank you,
Jim D :shrug:
by TEXAS222
Fri Oct 28, 2016 3:01 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Savage LRPV not up to expectations
Replies: 9
Views: 2919

Re: Savage LRPV not up to expectations

+1 To MZ5, send it back & don't waste your time. But, my buddy has sent his 270 back 3 times & it still won't shoot. WID3er, +1, get rid of it. I'll open up a can of s*** here but I've never had a Savage out shoot a Remy with good hand loads. If you can afford it, climb the ladder to a Kimb...