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by MZ5
Fri Oct 16, 2020 10:29 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: neck sizing
Replies: 5
Views: 1325

Re: neck sizing

I find a collet-type neck-sizing die the best option for me to neck-only re-size brass. Lee makes a very affordable one that works extremely well.
by MZ5
Sat Jan 26, 2019 4:15 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Overpressure signs
Replies: 12
Views: 6281

Re: Overpressure signs

Here's a good string on so-called pressure signs (including how useless they are; to be used only if one has absolutely nothing else):

https://www.shootersforum.com/handloadi ... signs.html
by MZ5
Sat Jan 26, 2019 3:53 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Acceptable Velocity Spread
Replies: 6
Views: 4638

Re: Acceptable Velocity Spread

I agree with Bill.

Ideas will come if you aren't getting the precision you're looking for.
by MZ5
Sun Oct 14, 2018 6:40 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Which suppression do you use?
Replies: 4
Views: 1562

Re: Which suppression do you use?

You’ll probably still want hearing protection. Suppressing a rifle from, say, 160db to 130db is great(!), but 130db is still very loud, and the supersonic shock wave off the bullet is also loud.

I like SilencerCo’s Omega, though it’s not designed specifically around small caliber rifles.
by MZ5
Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:13 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: How much neck tension you guys running?
Replies: 20
Views: 5016

Re: How much neck tension you guys running?

You really can't get more than ~2 thousandths of neck tension. Any more than that and you're just resizing the necks when you seat the bullet, which is silly and invites things to get crooked.

I'm not a fan of bushing type dies. I like collet-type neck sizers better.
by MZ5
Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:37 pm
Forum: Optics
Topic: Looking to buy
Replies: 17
Views: 6999

Re: Looking to buy

Good job keeping things clean, fellows!
by MZ5
Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:51 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Keeping brass bright
Replies: 11
Views: 2580

Re: Keeping brass bright

The only issue I’ve ever had with ss pin tumbled brass tarnishing is when I haven’t got the acid (lemi-shine) rinsed off completely. Maybe slower drying time exacerbates that.
by MZ5
Mon Jan 22, 2018 7:32 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Velocity & Varget
Replies: 6
Views: 2180

Re: Velocity & Varget

Do you see ‘pokey’ speeds with factory ammo? I don’t use Varget so cant comment on that, but every factory 204 I’ve ever personally seen or fired shows speeds _way_ lower than what is claimed either on ammo boxes or in load manuals. Unfortunately , this does not necessarily indicate that one can jus...
by MZ5
Sat Jan 20, 2018 11:18 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: titegroup mixed in BL-C(2)
Replies: 15
Views: 2467

Re: titegroup mixed in BL-C(2)

Can’t say I haven’t made similar slips. Pour it over the posies in the garden.
by MZ5
Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:15 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Powder names are getting to an almost confusing point
Replies: 36
Views: 6165

Re: Powder names are getting to an almost confusing point

It's been my experience that Hodgdon's EXTREME line of powders has a green olive drab color. Up until this event, I had never powder in that line that wasn't. I purchased a 8-lb keg of H4198. The powder in the 1-lb jar I had initially purchased [and had used up] had the familiar GREEN look to it. W...
by MZ5
Fri Dec 29, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Redding Bushing Die (Neck Sizing)
Replies: 9
Views: 1453

Re: Redding Bushing Die (Neck Sizing)

I’ll never argue whether one can or cannot get outstanding ammunition from a bushing neck sizer. If that’s what someone is arguing about, they don’t understand what the comparison between the two designs actually is. I must confess, though, that I find the notion that we size the necks of our cases ...
by MZ5
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Redding Bushing Die (Neck Sizing)
Replies: 9
Views: 1453

Re: Redding Bushing Die (Neck Sizing)

I have only 1 bushing-type neck sizer, and ended up with more bushings than I wanted for it basically because of the same desire for speed. That means I can’t fault you, Trek, but I do suspect you’ll be happier with the result if you measure. Rick’s bushing will _probably_ work for you, but maybe no...
by MZ5
Fri Dec 29, 2017 6:15 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Redding Bushing Die (Neck Sizing)
Replies: 9
Views: 1453

Re: Redding Bushing Die (Neck Sizing)

Are you wanting to not measure the neck thickness of your brass? That’s the normal and appropriate thing to do.
by MZ5
Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: Ok guys tell me whats causing this?
Replies: 13
Views: 5763

Re: Ok guys tell me whats causing this?

robert w. wrote: Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:42 pm no they become snug about 1/8th" from seated...
Well, then it must certainly go back if that's the case and you're using new factory ammo. If handloads, this could still be a mis-match between sizing die and chamber, or a die setup issue, but I think I'd still contact Ruger to get it fixed.
by MZ5
Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:10 pm
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: Ok guys tell me whats causing this?
Replies: 13
Views: 5763

Re: Ok guys tell me whats causing this?

Wait. If the cartridge drops completely into the chamber (rifle’s muzzle pointed straight down at the ground), the bolt simply comes up to the back of the case, the extractor snaps over the rim, and you lock the bolt. So you’re feeling a snug spot as you turn the bolt handle down to lock it? Or do t...