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by bigt73
Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:52 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: re10x limits
Replies: 7
Views: 1478

Re: re10x limits

have you ever put that load through a chrono?
by bigt73
Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:06 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Need Help with RE-10X
Replies: 2
Views: 636

Re: Need Help with RE-10X

Im loading 40 grain nosler with good succes, but wanted to try the nosler 32 gr. The problem i cant find any load data on it was wondering if anyone did load development on it ? if you loook at the top of this reloading section, there is a heading,favourite loads, there is lots of load info for re1...
by bigt73
Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:14 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: re10x limits
Replies: 7
Views: 1478

Re: re10x limits

yep i agree it depends on the gun. I like to see the first signs of pressure then i back off .2 grains and class that as my max load, then i drop down to my start load and try and fine the sweet spot, between the too loads...... it is just bothering me at the min as this load has shown no pressure, ...
by bigt73
Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:56 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: re10x limits
Replies: 7
Views: 1478

Re: re10x limits

i understand about the pressure side of things. my 39gr sbk with 26.2gr of h335 is ok but, shows pressure if i go to 26.5grs it crators then, at about 27.0 it goes flat and 27.5 i blew a hole in the primer. i dont want to go that far but i can not understand why this has not shown any pressure at al...
by bigt73
Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: re10x limits
Replies: 7
Views: 1478

re10x limits

i am trying to find the highest load i can get, thing is i am up to 25.9 grs of re10x with rem7.1/2 primers and there is no pressure sign at all, i only have an 18" barrel but QL is predicting 3739 fps thats with a 32gr sbk, but is show 59027psi which is over the limit.. i think i am going to c...
by bigt73
Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:20 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: WHAT DOES ANNEALING DO?
Replies: 7
Views: 972

Re: WHAT DOES ANNEALING DO?

brass can get work hardend after so many fl sizings, so some people annel the brass to soften it back up to, stop it splitting. think you usually get 4-5 firings before you need to do it. i always just neck sizing if i can, if my bolt does not drop with a slight touch then i fl size the case, usally...
by bigt73
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Lets talk overall legth....
Replies: 10
Views: 1071

Re: Lets talk overall legth....

I usually start out with .010" increments, then .005" for final tweaking of the COAL. And by that, I'm talking comparator overall length. I'm using the old Stoney Point tool, now offered by Hornady. Another thing to consider when seating out, is that by doing so, you've gained internal vo...
by bigt73
Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:34 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Think the target tells all.......
Replies: 5
Views: 1091

Re: Think the target tells all.......

if you did rebarrel what would your choice of barrel be?

tony
by bigt73
Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:30 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Case trimming lengths ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3543

Re: Case trimming lengths ?

i just trim to 1.840, if you measure some new brass they range from 1,838 up to 1850, so i load them as they are for the first firing then, just trim to 1.840....

tony
by bigt73
Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:17 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: case trimmer
Replies: 5
Views: 1001

Re: case trimmer

i have the l.e wilson from reloading solutions.....


tony
by bigt73
Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:32 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: factory hornady powder
Replies: 9
Views: 2103

Re: factory hornady powder

i have loaded re10x but have not had chance yet to put them across a chrono yet.
ive shot it with h335 but the fps was a tad slow.
but the factory 32s shot really nice...


tony
by bigt73
Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:09 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: factory hornady powder
Replies: 9
Views: 2103

Re: factory hornady powder

They use a blended proprietary powder. I pulled a bullet on a factory round and confirmed that its blended powder. As far as I know they haven't published what the blend is. You can come close to matching the factory load velocities with Ramshot Xterminator and a couple other powders if that is wha...
by bigt73
Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:15 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: factory hornady powder
Replies: 9
Views: 2103

Re: factory hornady powder

They use a blended proprietary powder. I pulled a bullet on a factory round and confirmed that its blended powder. As far as I know they haven't published what the blend is. You can come close to matching the factory load velocities with Ramshot Xterminator and a couple other powders if that is wha...
by bigt73
Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:22 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: factory hornady powder
Replies: 9
Views: 2103

factory hornady powder

does anyone know what powder they use in the hornady factory ammo?


tony
by bigt73
Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:44 pm
Forum: Hunting with the .204 Ruger
Topic: what is the biggest thing
Replies: 77
Views: 29405

Re: what is the biggest thing

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n537/rakiura/DSC_0026aa.jpg After 11 Fallow deer this Red hind is the biggest animal so far with my Ruger Predator 204. Shot across a large ravine at 474 lasered meters from position marked by crosshairs in background and witnessed by hunting mate and farmer who ...