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by skunkriver
Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: The .204 Ruger in competition
Replies: 15
Views: 2647

The .204 Ruger in competition

Congratulations are in order for KVW on winning the overall award for best score at the Marion County Sportsman's Club in the Stock division of the 2007 Varmint Shoot. Kurt's gun was a Savage LRPV, the only .204 to shoot all five matches, and competed against many "benchrest" calibers. Her...
by skunkriver
Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:03 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Trying to decide on what .204 is the best
Replies: 33
Views: 3305

Re: Trying to decide on what .204 is the best

WT, you should have used a pencil eraser for comparison instead of a dime! Very nice! Carl
by skunkriver
Sat Sep 15, 2007 8:36 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Another first!
Replies: 8
Views: 1063

Another first!

Yesterday I joined the group of individuals that have shot a coyote with the .204 Ruger. :D I am fortune to live in the country and have a fabulous view of the central Iowa farmland from the back deck of our home. I have seen many deer the last few weeks and on one occasion a quick glimpse of a coyo...
by skunkriver
Sun Sep 02, 2007 1:50 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: It's started!
Replies: 7
Views: 1262

Re: It's started!

Good Job, Melvin!! Nice story and pics. We don't have any crops out here in central Iowa yet; but you're gettin' me "fired up"!! Have a good one. Carl :)
by skunkriver
Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:43 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: CZ 527 Varmint Scope mounting ?
Replies: 6
Views: 992

Re: CZ 527 Varmint Scope mounting ?

I have 2 CZ 527 Varmints, both have the BSA Platinum Target Scope 8-32 x 44. The rings that I use are Warne #2B1M (1" tube high matte finish) and Burris #420140 (medium short action 1"). I have plenty of clearance for the bolt operation and also can use Butler Creek scope covers. I would b...
by skunkriver
Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:58 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Favorite Loads
Replies: 253
Views: 303665

Here's a group I shot last month in preparation for the local rifle and pistol club 200 yd benchrest competition the following day. I was lucky enough to win the next day with a 1.600 5-shot group among 12 competitors. Certainly not a great 200 yard group, but under the conditions, I was satified. h...
by skunkriver
Sat Jul 07, 2007 3:00 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Summer time coyote
Replies: 8
Views: 1462

WTG Melvin!! :D
by skunkriver
Thu May 03, 2007 5:50 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Making your own custom 204 Come-Up Charts
Replies: 34
Views: 6240

Check out the following website for aid in making "come-up" charts. Choose 100 yds. as your zero and all the MOA's are listed accordingly. Choose your bullet from the chart and know your velocity, you can even adjust PBR for Skippy's little body. http://www.eskimo.com/~jbm/ballistics/traj/...