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by E5B
Sun Jan 05, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Target for load work
Replies: 8
Views: 1495

Target for load work

I really liked the Caldwell Tip Top targets for load development. Now that these targets are discontinued I'm searching for a new product similar to the Tip Top.

What do you use for load work?
by E5B
Thu Dec 26, 2013 4:26 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: .204 Ruger rifle photos
Replies: 21
Views: 9551

Re: .204 Ruger rifle photos

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The pattern is Backlands West. Looks very similar to Mossy Oak Brush.
by E5B
Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:49 am
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Tell us about yourself...
Replies: 945
Views: 289730

Re: Tell us about yourself...

Ft Davis.

I've lived in Pecos and Marfa as well.
by E5B
Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:09 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Finding 'that' load
Replies: 12
Views: 1857

Re: Finding 'that' load

Ladder: min to max in half grain increments.

Seated: 1.940"

Group size: all were 1.5" or worse, spread out all over

Primer: CCI small rifle


We shall see what these 32 grainers do.

Anyone else have issues with a 1-12 twist stabilizing a 39-40 grain bullet?
by E5B
Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:21 am
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Tell us about yourself...
Replies: 945
Views: 289730

Re: Tell us about yourself...

Started going with my Dad on hunts at 4 years old. Been hooked ever since. I only get back to West Tx once every 3-4 years. Going again in three weeks. Looking forward to it. I have a CZ 527 American that I've dropped a lot of critters with (factory amm)....now starting to work up my own load for it...
by E5B
Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:15 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Finding 'that' load
Replies: 12
Views: 1857

Finding 'that' load

I have a CZ 527 American topped with a VXIII 3.5-10x40 that I've been working loads for. Started with 39 gr SBK's and Benchmark (Hornady Brass, CCI and seated 2.940"). Five shot groups were no better than 1.5" - that's from min load working all the way up to max. Moved on to H4895 with sam...
by E5B
Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:19 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: WTS: Two Leupold VX-II scopes...
Replies: 6
Views: 1516

Re: WTS: Two Leupold VX-II scopes...

How about $250 each shipped. Both come with Neoprene scope cover.
by E5B
Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:43 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: WTS: Two Leupold VX-II scopes...
Replies: 6
Views: 1516

WTS: Two Leupold VX-II scopes...

I have two (2) Leupold scopes: VX-II 3-9x40 (Leupold Dot Reticle) matte VX-II 2-7x33 (Leupold Dot Reticle) matte Both are less than a year old and have one been to the range a couple of times a piece. Both have original boxes and warranty info and were registered when purchased. $300 a piece. I'll a...