Darkker, I hear what you are saying. Seems to be especially true when it comes to brass. Norma/Nosler I think has been a pretty steady relationship. When you get into RP, WW and Hornaday it's anyone's guess who actually manufactured it at a given point in time. All of my VT cases are formed from Lak...

The formed casings seem to be as good as Nosler .17 . Nosler brass is Norma brass. When they bought Silver State Armory, my assumption was in part for the case mfg capacity. But as of yet, I have not been able to confirm they are building any centerfire cases yet. There is one difference between th...

Brass is sold. Thanks, guys!

I am slowing down but, I have another 100 pieces that are ready and not spoken for. Formed from NEW, '13 Lake City .223/5.56 brass. Flash holes uniformed, primer pockets uniformed, necks turned, trimmed to length, chamfered inside and out, annealed and polished in a rotary tumbler. These cases are e...

Most of the WW brass I purchased was bought prior to 2007. I have not had any neck splits or other real complaints about this older brass. I do anneal my brass after three or four firings which no doubt helps guard against neck splits. I was very impressed with the quality of the WW .204 Ruger bras...

Goodness, ten people in one blind! No offense but, if I wanted that much company, I'd just go to work. However, if you had a good time, you did it right!

No problem with the cartridge, I believe it is even legal in Idaho. However, as far as I am concerned, the 35 grain Berger MHP is the only bullet I would consider. I have heard you can order them as loaded rounds from a 'boutique' ammunition company. Try Googling it. The 204R, and MANY others, reall...

That sounds good! You'll be back in the saddle PDQ!!!

Rick, point taken. Ramos, if nothing else I am rather stubborn and will keep the 204 when it comes back if it shoots well. If it does not, I will sell it with the stipulation that the buyer knows the results I was getting with it. I have ABSOLUTELY ZERO doubt that you will be pleased with the accur...

My only complaint in regards to Cooper Firearms is that I don't have more of them! Travellor, I sure would not want to be in your shoes. Nobody enjoys waiting in a situation such as this. However, I have no doubt Cooper is doing the best they can for you. There are any number of reasons that could e...

Thanks for the warning, Jim. I will remain 'Blissfully Unaware'!!!

I, myself, like 40-42mm objectives on everything. Just allows me a better, more comfortable cheek weld. As for gathering light, my Leupolds and Vortex Vipers seem more than adequate. If I ever got brave enough to look through a $1.5-2K scope, I might change my tune. Since I can't afford to buy one, ...

Something is seriously wrong with your p. dogs..... Every last one of them look very, well, deflated and inactive. Might consider a mineral supplement, other than those found in copper and lead. Could be caused by the method of delivery, as well.

The 204R CAN be a great coyote rifle out to 300-350 yards or so. The bullet of choice, however, is the 35 grain Berger MHP and shoots well in 1:12 barrels. As far as I know, you have to load your own, though. The 32 grain V-Max is awesome for rodents but is not a coyote bullet, not even close. Also,...

I agree with Rick. You gotta have clearance but, the less there is, the better. The only downside I see in your setup is if you want to use lens caps. Not enough clearance for Buttler Creek caps so you would have to use Leupolds' screw-in units. Of course, that just puts you into a better cap so I g...