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by remy3424
Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:29 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Bullet Prices
Replies: 8
Views: 1084

Bullet Prices

Does anyone out there have any "inside" information on where bullet prices are going? Lead shot has gone nuts and bullets are somewhat higher than last year. I would like to know if someone knows anyone from one of the major bullet manufactures who might know if material prices have stabil...
by remy3424
Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:55 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: My brass seems to be too soft
Replies: 33
Views: 2307

Re: My brass seems to be too soft

I had the exact same experience with new WW brass and 32 gr. Vmax bullets. I made sure I gave the brass a good inside chamfering and brushed them with mica and it seemed to help a little. To me, it just seemed like the necks were too tight(I never measured any in the batch). This happened with both ...
by remy3424
Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:52 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Varget and the 204
Replies: 8
Views: 4283

Re: Varget and the 204

Thanks guys, I'm going to give Benchmark a go and see if I can get a load to group. This site is the best for tips from powder charges to case prep. By spending a few hours reading here, a guy can save a lot of reloading and range time. Thanks again to every avid reloader who posts info!!
by remy3424
Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:24 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Varget and the 204
Replies: 8
Views: 4283

Re: Varget and the 204

I haven't really found a great load yet (maybe it's my shooting), but 28.0 of Varget gave me the best groups by far in new brass. I really want to find a better load that will flow throught the small 17-20 cal powder tip. Varget is a pain when you have to tap it through the small funnel for a pile o...