I was having trouble with the same thing in my 204s using a 20cal Dewy rod and jag.I switched to a carbon fiber 17cal rod and jag with much better results.Try a 1" or 11/8" for a good fit.I use bristle brushes when necessary,otherwise wipeout patchout works well.

An alternative for a window seating die is made by Bob Gremmell of Dayton Wa. http://www.gmwvickerman.com/. Call Sinclair and talk to a Tech about a camparator with bullet and shoulder inserts for the 204.The shoulder gage it what will give you the measurement you need to bump the shoulder back.You ...

Contact Brad at CRT.(click on logo at top of this page).I used a Hawke sidwinder tactical 6.5-20 x 42 w dual color(red/grn)reticle last year on Prarie dogs.I didn't use or need the illuminated reticle,but I can see that it would work well in low light conditions as it has variable intensity settings...

A Lee neck die should work.Prep that Federal Brass,including flash hole deburr,primer pocket uniforming,trimming(minimum,only enough to square up the mouth)deburring,and champher the inside/outside, of the neck.I have a couple dozen federal cases that have 12 loadings and still useable.A sinclair ch...

I use a wilson for my 204s (3 different guns)and some necks barely extend far enough to trim(I just square up the mouth,after the first fireing).I run the tight ones through a redding body die.I would think,any collet type trimmer would work with a 20cal pilot.My Forster does.I honed out a wilson 24...

Check with Brad at CRT.Logo at top of page here.Price increase coming.on Hawkes.

I use the MTM, RS series (100)for my 204s. Different colors for different guns.

I was surprised to find that the 45gr Hornady SP shot so well in my 1:12 twist Ruger #1.Must be the longer bearing surface.

What's not to love about that combination.Great report and Pics.Thanks for posting.

Check with Brad at CRT (top of this page).He has a Hawke scope that you will love.

I switched to XBR 8208 for all 204 loads in three guns(all 1:12) 32gr Varmageddon and 39 SBKs.Clean as you suggest.I use a forster neck bushing die + a Redding body die when needed.Have fun.

Put a big dent in that population.Great tale and Pics.Thanks for sharing.

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