Tell us about yourself...

General discussion and information about the .204 Ruger.
BorisDeBus
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Posts: 1
Joined: Fri Nov 27, 2015 1:24 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: Howa 1500

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Post by BorisDeBus »

Thanks for adding me, I've just taken delivery of a Howa 1500 in .204 with a B&C stock, so the remaining rabbits and foxes on my permissions in Sussex, England need to look out. The HMR has taught the rabbits to be very cautious and the .243 is just too gorgeous (in my eyes anyway, Lakelanders aren't to everyone's taste!) to go out in the grotty weather we have here.
Been an avid follower of this friendly, knowledgeable forum, so thanks again for adding me.
Smoke4320
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Posts: 6
Joined: Mon Mar 09, 2015 2:53 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: DPMS 204 24"

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Post by Smoke4320 »

so you want to know about me.. I'm right here at least I was a minute ago.. if I am not here I must be somewhere else ..
probably hunting with my 204
just send me a PM and I will answer ASAP
mick204
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Posts: 1
Joined: Sun Dec 20, 2015 4:46 am
.204 Ruger Guns: none

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Post by mick204 »

Hi, New member from over the "pond" Mick in UK.
I shoot a Ruger 10 22 and a Ruger 17 hmr.
Just put a Sako on order in 204 new.
there is nothing new 204 Sako in stock, at all in the UK !
And I can not find a 204 Sako second hand either.
So I am on a 6 months waiting list from Finland !!
I did look at the Ruger, Remington,Tikka, Howa, etc
but got stuck on a Sako varmint, so will just have to wait,
And wait !!
Hi to all, Mick..
Cammo
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Posts: 6
Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2015 8:49 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: Ruger Hawkeye Predator
Location: Sydney, Australia

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Post by Cammo »

Hi

I'm from New South Wales Australia and I just ordered my Tikka Varmint stainless in left hand .204 on 22nd December and It should be in around New Year.I have decide on the scope and it will be a Nightforce SHV 5-20x56 MOAR. This will be my fox rifle when I'm not using my CZ .17 Hornet, which is outstanding. I hunt for foxes, rabbits, feral cats and pigs and when lucky enough fallow and Rusa deer.

We are a lot more regulated that our US buddies and am limited to to bolt actions, pumps and levers although the government keeps trying to limit our access to levers. No semi-autos or hand guns unless you jump through many hoops beyond the average shooter.

Regards
creed bennett
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Joined: Mon Jan 04, 2016 1:22 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: None

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Post by creed bennett »

Hello All, I'm a 49 year old retired HVAC/R technician with 32 years in the field. I've been a shooter for about 44 years. I shoot everything from rimfire to black rifles to black powder! I recently inherited the family farm consisting of 125 acres of mostly woods. I also built the house I currently live in on this land. My interest in the .204 will be thinning the coyote population on my place as well as the neighboring farmlands and also thinning the groundhog here and there as well. I currently don't have a .204 but would like to give this round a try. I do have several .223/5.56 rifles that would do the things I want to do but as they say "variety is the spice of life".
Thanks for having me and I look forward to learning all I can here!
RowdyYates
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Posts: 267
Joined: Sat Jan 02, 2010 4:51 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: Remington LVSF, Cooper M21V, C-Z 527 Kevlar V

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Post by RowdyYates »

Welcome aboard,creed; sounds like a real nice setup you have there! The .204 will reach out farther, with even less recoil than the .223s. Plus, it works great on both groundhogs and coyotes. Just be sure to knock the snot out of those 'yotes before they clean out the groundhogs first.
johnhenry
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Posts: 22
Joined: Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:32 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: M-77 Hawkeye Predator .204
Location: East Lyme, CT

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Post by johnhenry »

I`m John from the embarrassing Socialist State of Connecticut where I`m surrounded by liberal $$$ sucking chafe. Semi retired truck driver, commercial property owner/landlord. Enjoy shooting in general. Hold crop damage permits as needed primarily for deer in orchard and vegetable croplands on my leased out cropland.
Picked up a Ruger M77 Hawkeye Predator a year ago in .223. Good shooter and fun, so I added another Ruger Predator in .204 just for light varmint weight fun. I used to re-load but now just stay with factory offerings and still trying various ammo to see what the .204 shoots best.

Obviously this is "the place" for .204 info sharing. Thanks to the folk who created it.
John Henry in Connecticut
Bill K
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Posts: 2609
Joined: Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:00 am
.204 Ruger Guns: also now, a Savage switch bull barrel in 204R. 23 inch SS
Location: Lake Forest, Ca.

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Post by Bill K »

Welcome Johnhenry. That 204 will grow on you. But you will not be disappointed. Bill K
Highcountry
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Posts: 8
Joined: Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:25 am
.204 Ruger Guns: Ruger m77 v/t

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Post by Highcountry »

Hello fellow shooter, I'm Mark and live in the Midwest. First let me thank you for allowing me to be a participant on this site. I'm 56 and I am semi retired, still working on it, lol. My shooting started back in 1979, my first gun was a 35 rem and I still have it. From there it went to a 30-06 then a 7 mag then a ..........I think you all know how that story ends, same as yours I'm sure. I started reloading in '86 and what I probably like most about it other than the satisfaction of knowing that I put the load together that harvested whatever animal it is that I'm after but, its that I still learn something about it every day. Someone always has some new information or some trick that helps me develop better loads. Back in '96 I was looking for something new to shoot, I was at my local shop and he had a Ruger M77 V/T in 25-06, not having one, I bought it. If I do my part I can usually squeak out 3/8 inch groups or less at 100 yards. At that point I was kind of hooked on how tight I could group my shots. Then I moved on to a V/T in 22-250, excellent results with that round too. Next came a V/T in .204 Ruger, another shooter. Yes, I love my V/T's and I love to shoot 'em.
BigG
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Posts: 7
Joined: Tue Mar 01, 2016 1:47 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: Savage Model 25 Walking Varminter

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Post by BigG »

Hello all, just picked up a Savage Model 25 Walking Varminter in .204. I'm a paper puncher (so far) and am looking to shoot as tight of groups as possible at 100 yards (as far as my range goes). Put a SWFA SS 20x42 scope with Vortex low rings on it and now just need my schedule and the weather to cooperate to get to the range for first shots. I'm not a reloader so I'll be trying all the different factory ammo to find out what my rifle likes best. This is also my first bolt action rifle. Looking forward to having a lot of fun. I love the journey of testing, upgrading parts, tweeking, and practicing to get the most out of my rifles. Then, once I get there, it's time to get something different and start all over again.
BNO
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Posts: 1
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:14 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: Tikka

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Post by BNO »

Hey Guys and Girls,

Im Dan im from Australia, im in the process of having my 204 custom built based off a t3 action. The rifle main use will be for feral cat destruction as they are rife over here. Main reason for joining up is to get info on load development and so on.

http://www.gcpdarms.com/#!msp-t3-gen-1- ... assis/c60z is the chassis that ill be getting from a great chassis builder here.
flylo
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Posts: 2
Joined: Wed Mar 09, 2016 10:10 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: T/C Dimension

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Post by flylo »

I just bought 3 T/C Dimensions, one in 204 Ruger, one in 22-250 & one in 270 Win. Buds had them for $419 & I love the 3 minute change barrel feature. I've had many T/C Contenders over the tears & can't beat the quality & lifetime warrenty. I live in SW Michigan, love shooting & have a range out the back door on the farm. I also shoot alot of 22LR, 308, 338 Lapua Mag & several more.As BigG above I like SWFA SS scopes & will put a 20x Mil/Mil on the 204.
SPS204
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Posts: 3
Joined: Wed Mar 02, 2016 7:44 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: Remington 700 SPS stainless with Boyds Thumbhole stock

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Post by SPS204 »

Hi all, Alex from Australia. Looking for a rifle to replace my trusty 222 Rem I bought a new Remington 700 in 204 Ruger 9 years ago. The 204 is used for fox control and Kangaroo culling.
Buckeye Bill
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Posts: 5
Joined: Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:19 pm
.204 Ruger Guns: AR

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Post by Buckeye Bill »

Hello,
I fell in love with 204 when I purchased a Ruger No.1. I live in the far west valley of Phoenix and shooting and reloading is my hobby.
Now I have an AR upper in 204 that I got in a trade. It has a 16 inch McGowen barrel that has potential. Still getting it set up. Reloading for this rifle. Need a dedicated funnel. I look forward to reading and learning.
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futuretrades
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Posts: 835
Joined: Sat Aug 25, 2007 11:16 am
.204 Ruger Guns: HOWA 1500 .204 Ruger Varmint, Bull Bbl, Lupy 6-18x40 custom

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Post by futuretrades »

Welcome to the 204um. If you are still looking for a funnel, Go to Sinclair Int'l. Saturn makes one that is dedicated by caliber, or better still try Brad @ Custom reloading tools. Best set-up I have found for powder dropping. Same funnel works for almost any caliber just by changing the bottom of the funnel for any caliber you like. Brads stuff is all quality, and well thought out, before production, and Brad is a member of this forum! I believe his add is at the top of the page you are looking at.
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HOWA 1500 Varmint 204 Ruger, Bull Barrel, Hogue Overmold Stock, Leupold VXII 6-18x40mm AO LRV Custom Reticle Timney Trigger
Cooper Mdl 21 20VarTargW/Leupold VXIII, 6-20x40AO Varmint Hunter reticle.
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