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by Coyotecontrole
Fri Apr 08, 2016 12:10 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Neck size or full length.
Replies: 9
Views: 2193

Re: Neck size or full length.

Hey thanks Rick. Ive done a lot of reading but I've seen conflicting info between brands and i thought I would see what the majority does. I'm aware the fire formed casings is the best fit and i thought why re-shape what fits perfect. But then I read what other experienced reloader say and they beli...
by Coyotecontrole
Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:40 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Neck size or full length.
Replies: 9
Views: 2193

Neck size or full length.

Im sittin infront of my press at the moment debating the pros and cons of each. What do you guys do and why?
by Coyotecontrole
Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:00 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: 204 w/ 55 gr berger bullets 1:8 twist
Replies: 6
Views: 1937

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

I would check out pacnor. They make a 1:7 for .204.faster twist the better
by Coyotecontrole
Fri Mar 25, 2016 8:26 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Primers
Replies: 3
Views: 1347

Re: Primers

Thanks Rick. Was abouy to start loading today. Back to the store I go.
by Coyotecontrole
Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:45 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Tikka t3 varmint vs remy 700 sps .204
Replies: 20
Views: 6136

Re: Tikka t3 varmint vs remy 700 sps .204

Not just the barrel the whole gun is.
by Coyotecontrole
Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:44 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Tikka t3 varmint vs remy 700 sps .204
Replies: 20
Views: 6136

Re: Tikka t3 varmint vs remy 700 sps .204

Totally agree. I own a tikka hunter and a rem 700 sps with timney trigger and bell and carlson tactical stock. Ill hole into hole with both but the actions arent even comparable in my mind.
by Coyotecontrole
Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:39 am
Forum: Hunting with the .204 Ruger
Topic: Red Fox with 32gr Vmax
Replies: 17
Views: 6552

Re: Red Fox with 32gr Vmax

I shot a coyote with in 50 yds and he was crossing a small cutline and turned towards me. Lol well i shot him with a Hotnady 45 gr sp. I hit him in left front shoulder and the bullet past through him and right flank and left a boot sive hole in him. He didnt move an inch. But the again i ear holed a...
by Coyotecontrole
Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:37 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Primers
Replies: 3
Views: 1347

Primers

I went to cabelas and they were out of cci br4 so he gave me 6 1/2 remintons but I notice most say the use 7 1/2. Is 6 1/2 ok
by Coyotecontrole
Sat Mar 19, 2016 2:33 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Trimming brass
Replies: 8
Views: 4580

Re: Trimming brass

I am a 204r shooter and i do own a caliper. All he reading I have done made it seen like id be trimming every reload. To tell ya the truth I've measured 150 cases so far and not one was longer of ever the same length as new brass. All slightly shorter. Is that normal
by Coyotecontrole
Sat Mar 19, 2016 2:02 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Reloads for .204 ruger.
Replies: 6
Views: 4772

Re: Reloads for .204 ruger.

I have bought lots of reload magazines and I have a lyman reload manual. I guess I should of said which powder I had to help with the advise. My apologies. First time reloading on my own. The 27.7 was with H4895 and Varget. I used he ladder system and used the info from sierra reload site I found a ...
by Coyotecontrole
Thu Mar 17, 2016 2:03 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Reloads for .204 ruger.
Replies: 6
Views: 4772

Re: Reloads for .204 ruger.

I see some of the charges people use 27.7 gr is halfway up the neck on my casing. Is that ok
by Coyotecontrole
Thu Mar 17, 2016 1:17 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: ? for Advanced Reloaders
Replies: 7
Views: 2425

Re: ? for Advanced Reloaders

Im new to it but everything I was told was to pick a few bullets that should be ok with my barrel twist (1:12) and do a laddr test. Im actually doing it as we speak. Im loading 39gr bk and 32 gr bt varmint. Im using h4895 and ill start the bk's with h4895 5x 27 gr 5x 27.3, 5x 27.6 then ill do someth...
by Coyotecontrole
Thu Mar 17, 2016 1:07 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Trimming brass
Replies: 8
Views: 4580

Trimming brass

Im new to reloading and i want to know when i should trim my brass. My fired one time shell dont show any sine of strecthing.
by Coyotecontrole
Sun Mar 13, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Reloads for .204 ruger.
Replies: 6
Views: 4772

Reloads for .204 ruger.

I got some 39gr bk's and 32gr nosler bt varmint. Anyone have any secret recipes
by Coyotecontrole
Sun Mar 13, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Just got my first 204 Ruger
Replies: 9
Views: 2458

Re: Just got my first 204 Ruger

I stand corrected. I looked and 32gr vmax and 39gr blitzkings have awesome bc and hold it for a long distance