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by 247sniper
Wed Mar 23, 2016 4:14 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: 204 w/ 55 gr berger bullets 1:8 twist
Replies: 6
Views: 1851

Re: 204 w/ 55 gr berger bullets 1:8 twist

I'm looking to build (or buy a good used one) a 204 w/ a 1:8 twist so I can shoot the 55 gr berger bullets. B.C. is supposedly slightly better that 55 gr .22 cal bullets. Anyone have a setup? What do you think? Any for sale? Thanks, The Bullet BC of a .20 cal 55 grain Berger is a lot better then a ...
by 247sniper
Fri May 15, 2015 2:11 am
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: Who Said the .22 Hornet Wasn't Accurate?
Replies: 15
Views: 5008

Re: Who Said the .22 Hornet Wasn't Accurate?

+1 on the .22 Hornet, my CZ 527 was amazingly accurate with factory loads and my reloads. 35 and 40 grain Vmax were both devastatingly accurate although the 35 grain Vmax is a crap bullet in the wind due to utter rubbish bullet BC. The 40 grain Vmax is ballisticly the best bullet for the .22 Hornet,...
by 247sniper
Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:16 pm
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: Awesome afternoon out with the rifle !
Replies: 0
Views: 2107

Awesome afternoon out with the rifle !

Hi guys, Just got back in from a lovely afternoon out with the rifle guys, bloody awesome! Headed out to one of last years productive sniper spots overlooking 6+ fields. Had the custom .223 Ackley Improved shooting the might high BC 80 grain Amax bullets......I needed them in that wind too, 7 -13 MP...
by 247sniper
Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Nice hour out (Varminting video)
Replies: 10
Views: 1866

Re: Nice hour out (Varminting video)

Thanks for posting, Steve. Looks like fun! Do the crows peck at newborn lambs? I didn't know that. He'll yeh mate, I have seen them sit on a sheeps back that is giving birth waiting for the lamp to pop out, in some often cases the crow has the eyes and tonge pecked of the lamp just as the lambs hea...
by 247sniper
Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:30 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Nice hour out (Varminting video)
Replies: 10
Views: 1866

Re: Nice hour out (Varminting video)

Let me know guys if you are I retested In videos like this and I'll be sure to upload more weekly. Just reply yes or know so I get an idea of the interest. Cheers all Steve Yea, always interesting to see other peoples set ups and the land they shoot over. Ok thanks mate, ill do some videos of my se...
by 247sniper
Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:30 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Nice hour out (Varminting video)
Replies: 10
Views: 1866

Re: Nice hour out (Varminting video)

Let me know guys if you are I retested In videos like this and I'll be sure to upload more weekly.

Just reply yes or know so I get an idea of the interest.

Cheers all

Steve
by 247sniper
Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:10 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Nice hour out (Varminting video)
Replies: 10
Views: 1866

Re: Nice hour out (Varminting video)

Tarrin wrote:Solid shots!!

Yeh they certainly were mate. Lol

I'll see if I can up,old the picture of the pigeon, obviously for Amax demonstrating purposes lol
by 247sniper
Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:08 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Nice hour out (Varminting video)
Replies: 10
Views: 1866

Re: Nice hour out (Varminting video)

Flatliner wrote:Well shot Steve.

Cheers thanks mate. :D
by 247sniper
Sun Apr 19, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Nice hour out (Varminting video)
Replies: 10
Views: 1866

Nice hour out (Varminting video)

Hi Guys, Went out on one of the farms last night, with my .223Ackley Improved not my .204R , keeping an eye out for the crows while the sheep are lambing, not a bloody crow in site! :Facepalm: Caught and shot this rabbit and pigeon on camera, not my usual long range, rabbit 240 yards, simple shot, j...
by 247sniper
Sun Apr 19, 2015 12:40 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: .204 Ruger velocities?
Replies: 20
Views: 3136

Re: .204 Ruger velocities?

- What is the elevation? - What is the distance between the muzzle and chronograph? - What is the weather conditions? - Is the light over cast or bright and sunny? I've found in my experience that all of these things come into play. The above is not relevant for the original question. This trend is...
by 247sniper
Fri Apr 17, 2015 4:36 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: .204 Ruger velocities?
Replies: 20
Views: 3136

.204 Ruger velocities?

Ok guys, just out of interest folks and for general information for everyone. What velocity are you getting from your load in your .204? No guesses guys, chronoed factual results only please, I'll start. Powder = 25.4 grains Reloader 10 Bullet = 39 Grain SBK Barrel length = 24 inch Primer = Fedral 2...
by 247sniper
Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:51 am
Forum: Shooting Competitions
Topic: *** 2015 Ruger 204um Five Shot Challenge ***
Replies: 67
Views: 28478

Re: *** 2015 Ruger 204um Five Shot Challenge ***

Entered, can't wait ;)


Steve
by 247sniper
Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:41 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Would you write a .204Ruger.com Article?
Replies: 6
Views: 990

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

I voted yes, Would love to do it as have detailed knowledge of the caliber and ballistic .


Steve.
by 247sniper
Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:39 am
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: My new toy
Replies: 3
Views: 739

Re: My new toy

Lovely rifle mate ;)