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by TEXAS222
Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:35 am
Forum: Optics
Topic: Sightron LRMOA-H
Replies: 0
Views: 2316

Sightron LRMOA-H

Just received the newly released Sightron SIII 8X32 with the LRMOA-H reticle. Wow, what a nice long range reticle, similar to the varmint hunter but with more detail and pretty fine marks & dots. MSRP is 1209.00 and Liberty optics is shipping for 799.00. Also, they have the same in 6x24. Just th...
by TEXAS222
Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:16 am
Forum: AR
Topic: Help with varmint upper build
Replies: 6
Views: 1455

Help with varmint upper build

Hello. I'm building a .204 Ruger AR with a 24" White Oak varmint barrel, 15" Seekins SP3R V3 hand guard, and a Syrac lo profile adjustable gas block. My question is about the clearance of the gas block inside the hand guard. The top & sides are fine but the clearance on the bottom betw...
by TEXAS222
Mon Mar 09, 2015 9:06 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Tell us about yourself...
Replies: 959
Views: 1925508

Re: Tell us about yourself...

Hello. Better late than never I guess. I'm Jim from Baytown, Texas, 63 years old. My dad opened a meat market/bar-b-q business when I was 12 & was turned over to me at 22. I still own it but I'm semi retired. I cut meat, bar-b-qued, and processed deer & hogs most all my life. 5 years ago I d...
by TEXAS222
Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:00 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Winchester brass
Replies: 19
Views: 3954

Re: Winchester brass

IMHO, Hornady brass in the boxes of 50 are far better than Win. or Rem. but not in the class with Norma. I wish Norma would make Laupa 204 brass although I have enough Norma 204 & 220 Swift to last me many years. JD Southeast Texas
by TEXAS222
Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:00 pm
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: Best Wife Ever! (hint: Cooper)
Replies: 31
Views: 7318

Re: Best Wife Ever! (hint: Cooper)

Heck, he needs to come down to Texas for about a week and shoot with some of us "GOOD OLE BOYS". I believe after that he would have a brand new attitude. He can even bring his Daisy Red Ryder. JD Texas
by TEXAS222
Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:41 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: Neck turning
Replies: 7
Views: 758

Re: Neck turning

That F/L die will work your brass too much IMO. You can use a Body Die which won't work your necks, and if you need more shoulder bump, the Redding Competition Shell Holder Kit will give you six shellholders in .002" thickness increments to properly set your case headspace for every rifle you ...
by TEXAS222
Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:20 pm
Forum: Optics
Topic: Vortex Crossfire II 6-18X44 AO
Replies: 2
Views: 1096

Re: Vortex Crossfire II 6-18X44 AO

Hi fox. I put one on an AR .223 & it's a nice scope. The eye relief is not very forgiving, you have to get it pretty much the same every time. The very first time I used it at the range, the elevation turret came completely out of the scope. The bright side is I sent it back to Vortex & with...
by TEXAS222
Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:51 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Cleaning brass
Replies: 13
Views: 2219

Re: Cleaning brass

Out of the ultrasonic, I don't do much rinsing or drying. It comes with a basket, colander type, and I just dunk in clean water a couple times, pour on a towel and let the air/sun do the rest. IMHO, it's easier than tumbling, but that's why they make different colors to choose from. JD Texas
by TEXAS222
Sun Feb 01, 2015 12:13 pm
Forum: Optics
Topic: Leupold vs Nightforce
Replies: 5
Views: 2656

Leupold vs Nightforce

Hi fellows. I'm wanting a new scope & would like your thoughts on the subject. Looking at the Nightforce NXS velocity 1000 recticle & Leupold VX 6 VHR. I want 24X max power. Leaving the cost aside, which one in your opinion is the better scope for clarity mostly & function? My aging eyes...
by TEXAS222
Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:28 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Cleaning brass
Replies: 13
Views: 2219

Re: Cleaning brass

I don't hear about it much, but I bought a RCBS ultra sonic cleaner that I use and love it. Maybe not as shiny as a tumbler but primer pockets & inside look like new. No cleaning primer pockets or media out. I can always tumble for a shine. JD Southeast Texas
by TEXAS222
Sat Jan 24, 2015 2:37 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: 204 DIE CHOICE & NECK SIZING QUESTIONS
Replies: 3
Views: 1128

204 DIE CHOICE & NECK SIZING QUESTIONS

Hello 204 fans. I have a few questions I'd like to hear answers/opinions about. I have 2 204's, one a custom AR with Shilen match barrel & the other a newly acquired brand new Remington VS SF I. The dies I have now are a set of Lee collet dies, a Forster FL sizing die, & a Lee factory crimp ...
by TEXAS222
Thu Jan 22, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: not sure where to start
Replies: 12
Views: 2882

Re: not sure where to start

itzdirty, these guy on this forum really know what they are talking about. Really great information. I'm just going to throw in my two cents worth. I had a 220 swift doing the same thing, shoot good in warm weather, not so good in cold. I put it in a H-S precision stock & problem solved. I'm thi...
by TEXAS222
Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:43 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: X-terminator powder NEEDED!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 4633

Re: X-terminator powder NEEDED!!!

Thanks ClaimJumper. I live close to there so I'll check them out. Have fun in Texas! JD Southeast Texas
by TEXAS222
Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:24 pm
Forum: Optics
Topic: Scope magnification advice
Replies: 12
Views: 3704

Re: Scope magnification advice

Wow!!! I had to go fix a large mixed drink after reading this three times. Very well done. I didn't know that I was that stupid concerning scopes. Thank you for the great information. JD Southeast Texas
by TEXAS222
Fri Jan 16, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: Optics
Topic: Vortex XLR MOA Reticle
Replies: 4
Views: 1430

Re: Vortex XLR MOA Reticle

Welcome Shady99. That's a great scope. My ageing eyes have forced me to go up in power more & more. I wish I could get the 4 x 14 with the XLR reticle for closer range shooting. Will look forward to hearing from you again. JD Southeast Texas