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by TrapperDan
Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: They're Back
Replies: 16
Views: 3678

Re: They're Back

:) I guess I should consider myself lucky as I have been shooting squeaks for 11 days now.First day only 16 rounds , 2nd day 62 rounds and getting better. Today was red hot.Shot 156 204 rounds and 150 17 hmr.all in 3 1/2 hrs.Gotta love that 204.I only shoot it at 200 yrds and up.Still grinning from ...
by TrapperDan
Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:48 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: CCI small primers anywhere????
Replies: 16
Views: 4378

Re: CCI small primers anywhere????

This may be where all the primers are going.



http://patriotupdate.com/2013/02/homela ... n-bullets/
by TrapperDan
Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: fire forming brass
Replies: 17
Views: 3059

Re: fire forming brass

according to redding tech support, their body die in all actuality, is a f/l die that bumps the shoulder and re-sizes the full length of the case with the exception of the neck.When I find it necessary, I,like jim, prefer to use a f/l bushing neck sizer die with a .226 bushing.That way I can do it i...
by TrapperDan
Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:21 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: another cooper question ?
Replies: 16
Views: 3032

another cooper question ?

At what distance does cooper shoot their test targets that comes with each new rifle?
by TrapperDan
Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: sorting brass ?
Replies: 15
Views: 1787

Re: sorting brass ?

Well it's kinda like this. it's been 14-15 below 0 out with a foot of snow'and still 1 month or so till the rats come out.I've loaded 325 rounds for 22-250,500 rounds for 204,and 500 20 vt brass prepped that I cant load till I get my 20 vt build from the gunsmith (13weeks to go).i,ve pollished every...
by TrapperDan
Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:18 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: sorting brass ?
Replies: 15
Views: 1787

sorting brass ?

when weight sorting brass ,what increments do you use for sorting (groups).By a full grain ,1/2 G or 1/10 G ? Squirrel accuracy only.
by TrapperDan
Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:59 am
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: compatable powder 204-20vt
Replies: 6
Views: 1127

Re: compatable powder 204-20vt

Thanks for the info.guess I waited to long as I checked with local stores yesterday ,shelves were already empty. Only had black powder left.Does anyone make a 204 in flint lock?
by TrapperDan
Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:16 am
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: re-barrel 204 help needed
Replies: 14
Views: 2313

Re: re-barrel 204 help needed

Mornin all.and the plot thickens.Thanks to the help from you guys I am getting closer to being able to do the math.If savage would have came out with the 17 hornet prior to sept. we wouldn't be having this discussion.I would be reloading for it right now.BUT now you guys have really gotten me excite...
by TrapperDan
Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:36 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: re-barrel 204 help needed
Replies: 14
Views: 2313

Re: re-barrel 204 help needed

I agree with you rick about the carry rifle as I have a remington 700 with varmint barrel also in 204 that I put a thumbhole stock on pillar bedded and free floated the barrel . It won't shoot bug holes but will shoot 1/2 -3/4" with my best reloads .The reason I wanted to rebarrel the cz as It ...
by TrapperDan
Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:23 pm
Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
Topic: compatable powder 204-20vt
Replies: 6
Views: 1127

compatable powder 204-20vt

my favorite powders for 204 are blc(2) RL-15 and x-terminator in that order.right now I only reload for 204 but hope to ,someday soon,have a 20 vt . Due to recent events I am stocking up on powder. Are any of these powders compatable with 20 vt or are there other powders that I could use for both . ...
by TrapperDan
Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:59 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: re-barrel 204 help needed
Replies: 14
Views: 2313

Re: re-barrel 204 help needed

from a bench Mike.
by TrapperDan
Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:02 pm
Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
Topic: re-barrel 204 help needed
Replies: 14
Views: 2313

re-barrel 204 help needed

I have a cz american in 204.this series has such a skinny barrel it,s NOT for all day squirrel shooting.talker to pacnor ,she asked what contour I wanted,uuuuuh,uuuuuh,I'll get back to you.cz makes a varmint barrel that they could do but am hoping you guys might have a suggestion on a better contour...