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by Rafter CT
Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: How many rounds?
Replies: 18
Views: 1638

Re: How many rounds?

I load 6 of each. 2 3 shot groups to see if the rifle can do it again. then I go to 5 each for groups. It may be a waste of poowder and primers but it works for me.
by Rafter CT
Wed Jul 15, 2009 6:09 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: 130grs barnes bullet and 06
Replies: 12
Views: 1375

Re: 130grs barnes bullet and 06

I think Barnes recomends .030 to.070 off the lands. For my rifles it's been .030 to .040 off to get the best accuracy. Good lick with them when they shoot right they are heck on game. I helped recover a .25-06 115 gr TSX out of a mature mule deer buck. It penetrated the entire lenghth of the deer an...
by Rafter CT
Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:46 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: 130grs barnes bullet and 06
Replies: 12
Views: 1375

Re: 130grs barnes bullet and 06

Bullet Weight: 130 gr Case Trim Length: 2.484" S.D. 0.196 Bullet Style: TSX BT Primer: Federal 210 B.C. 0.340 *The 130-grain TSX has a very short shank; we recommend lightly crimping the case mouth with a factory crimp-style die to increase neck tension. *Powder charges of less than 100 percent...
by Rafter CT
Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:02 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Barnes Varmint Grenade In the 22-250
Replies: 6
Views: 923

Re: Barnes Varmint Grenade In the 22-250

I tried BL-C and it shoots under .5 inch 5 shot groups. My load is quite mild and right out of Barnes #4. 38 grains BL-C with a CCI 200 primer. It's running right at 4200 fps and shoots like a dream.
by Rafter CT
Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:14 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: I hope you all enjoy this PT2
Replies: 2
Views: 342

Re: I hope you all enjoy this PT2

Glen, Thanks for the story it truly is better to give than recieve. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
by Rafter CT
Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: bell and carlson stock question model 12 FV 204 Ruger
Replies: 2
Views: 682

Re: bell and carlson stock question model 12 FV 204 Ruger

I put a grey with black web on my Savage 12FV and it definately was NOT a drop in. There was over 3/8" gap under the front of the barrel.
by Rafter CT
Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: Hunting with the .204 Ruger
Topic: Frame by frame pics of some prairie poodles
Replies: 8
Views: 1281

Re: Frame by frame pics of some prairie poodles

That was GREAT!!! Love the splatter factor please keep it up!!
by Rafter CT
Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: .204 IN A WEATHERBY VANGUARD VARMIT SPECIAL
Replies: 12
Views: 4830

Re: .204 IN A WEATHERBY VANGUARD VARMIT SPECIAL

Weatherby has the WORST factory triggers. Buy a Timney and enjoy shooting.
by Rafter CT
Sat Apr 12, 2008 3:10 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Barnes 26gr Varmint Grenade
Replies: 26
Views: 10118

Re: Barnes 26gr Varmint Grenade

Well I went to the range today to try some 26 grain Varmint Grenades. I started out at 26.2 grs. of Benchmark and went up to 28 in 0.2 gr incriments. The best 5 shot group I got was 0.75 with 26.8 grs at 4220 fps. OAL was 2.295. I'd add a photo but don't know how. I guess that will work for squirell...
by Rafter CT
Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: i can't look at the site
Replies: 11
Views: 1413

Re: i can't look at the site

I'm in the same boat. No replies from the moderators either. Kinda frustrating.
by Rafter CT
Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Trigger pull
Replies: 10
Views: 1314

Re: Trigger pull

All my rifles are sut at 2 pounds or a little less.
by Rafter CT
Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:19 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: B&C stocks
Replies: 26
Views: 3388

Re: B&C stocks

I just put a Duramaxx stock on my Savage. Definately not a drop in. We had to do quite a bit of inletting then glassed the lug area. Price wasn't bad but definately not "drop in" on my Savage.
by Rafter CT
Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:30 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Notice Anything Wrong
Replies: 12
Views: 1566

Re: Notice Anything Wrong

Looks like someone mis-read the instructions for a seating die.
by Rafter CT
Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:53 pm
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: Looking for a single shot.....in .25-06
Replies: 6
Views: 1198

Re: Looking for a single shot.....in .25-06

T/C triggers really suck. But at http://www.bellmtcs.com/store/index.php you can get spring kits to lighten up the pull and such. I did it to my 7mm-08 Encore and it made a world of difference. Good luck with your quarter bore single shot.
by Rafter CT
Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:36 pm
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: .270 Win
Replies: 1
Views: 654

Re: .270 Win

.270 Winchester is a long action .204/.22-250 are short action. Hope that helps