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- Sun Nov 21, 2021 4:40 pm
- Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
- Topic: RL7 in the .204...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15032
Re: RL7 in the .204...
Some of the powders I've had good luck with the 204 Ruger is RL-15, H4895, RL-10X, Benchmark, 8208 [early vintage] and to some degree--Varget. As Rick mentioned you're getting into the red-zone and couple that with warm temperatures and/or leaving a round chambered in a hot barrel it can push it ove...
- Wed Nov 17, 2021 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Reloading
- Topic: Opinions on handloading new brass-
- Replies: 47
- Views: 33743
Re: Opinions on handloading new brass-
The reason I F/L [non Lapua or Norma] brass is I've seen LOTS where it was just as wobbly as some of those economic recovery plans in Olympia & Salem. It doesn't take much effort and it straightens them right out. Sure, I could shoot it and it'd do the same but with components they way they are ...
- Mon Nov 15, 2021 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Reloading
- Topic: Opinions on handloading new brass-
- Replies: 47
- Views: 33743
Re: Opinions on handloading new brass-
I think you just opened Pandora'a box. Bound to be some discussion on this thread. Just to add a little discussion, you might want to check the primer holes for burrs. Uniform the pockets?? I believe you're right WRT Pandora's Box. I do suppose it depends on the brass itself. Unless it's high end s...
- Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:13 pm
- Forum: Swap Meet
- Topic: Looking for a .204
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5284
Re: Looking for a .204
Yassir', that's why I have a few more with the heavy barrels.
- Sun Oct 24, 2021 5:21 pm
- Forum: Swap Meet
- Topic: Looking for a .204
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5284
Re: Looking for a .204
I was just curious. I have a CZ527 Anerican in 204 and I really like it as a walk around rig. Its ok on the bench to but I have to be careful and not over heat it in a hot rat patch.
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 7:17 pm
- Forum: Swap Meet
- Topic: Looking for a .204
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5284
Re: Looking for a .204
427 or 527?
No Tikka's imported anymore? Dang
No Tikka's imported anymore? Dang
- Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:37 pm
- Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
- Topic: Neck sizing VS full length sizing
- Replies: 27
- Views: 22109
Re: Neck sizing VS full length sizing
I'm no expert..but, I prefer to have my inner mouth perfectly round on the mandrel, and leave neck wall thickness difference on the outer. If I'm not mistaken, when sizing cases and using the expander ball; - On the up stroke, the neck passes by the the expander ball untouched and the die/neck bush...
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 5:45 pm
- Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
- Topic: Neck sizing VS full length sizing
- Replies: 27
- Views: 22109
Re: Neck sizing VS full length sizing
JIm I dont know you, but this post made me smile. Thanks for that! I don't post here as often as I should, work keeps me pretty busy. I realize your post is about sizing the brass but the other part of the equation is seating the bullet. There are many options but I like those Redding Competition S...
- Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:57 pm
- Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
- Topic: Neck sizing VS full length sizing
- Replies: 27
- Views: 22109
Re: Neck sizing VS full length sizing
For my varmint rigs I neck size but I do have either a F/L bushing die or a shoulder bump die in case I ever need to bump the shoulder back a tad. The symptom of that would be hard chambering. To date, I've never had to use either and like you Tom, I hate seeing those Redding dies just sitting there...
- Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:41 pm
- Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
- Topic: Neck sizing VS full length sizing
- Replies: 27
- Views: 22109
Re: Neck sizing VS full length sizing
For bolt guns I prefer neck sizing.
For gas guns I prefer F/L sizing but I don't over do it. To much sizing can create a headspace issue and cause more wear & tear on the brass.
HTH,
For gas guns I prefer F/L sizing but I don't over do it. To much sizing can create a headspace issue and cause more wear & tear on the brass.
HTH,
- Thu Jun 03, 2021 7:34 pm
- Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
- Topic: Tell us about yourself...
- Replies: 959
- Views: 2277264
Re: Tell us about yourself...
Welcome aboard, there is a wealth of knowledge here.
- Sat May 15, 2021 12:29 pm
- Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
- Topic: Another Epic Rat Shoot
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21562
Re: Another Epic Rat Shoot
Now I'm pondering if it's worth it to go again after first cut. Always pretty hot by then in June, so on the fence about going. Last time we went after first cut some years ago, it was 90* by 10:00 and the rats went down. So only about two hours of shooting, then sitting in the shade waiting for it...
- Fri May 14, 2021 6:06 pm
- Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
- Topic: Another Epic Rat Shoot
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21562
Re: Another Epic Rat Shoot
Hi Rick...sounds like you folks put on quite the party (although I'm sure those critters supplying the entertainment would disagree). As always, a good write up and outstanding pictures.
Good to hear everyone had a good time and made it home safe.
Jim
Good to hear everyone had a good time and made it home safe.
Jim
- Wed Mar 03, 2021 6:26 pm
- Forum: Swap Meet
- Topic: FS Cooper Model 21 .204 Ruger SOLD
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2333
Re: FS Cooper Model 21
I missed it, what caliber is it. 33-grain bullets I'm presuming a 20 caliber-something.
Thanks,
Thanks,
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:57 pm
- Forum: AR
- Topic: What trigger for an AR?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14507
Re: What trigger for an AR?
Can't help much with 2-stage triggers but if you want a single-stage ELF-Man makes a darn good one. I have them in my AR-10's and they break as crisp as any other trigger I have.