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by crashcarruthers
Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:48 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: 40 Berger vs 40 Nosler vs 39 Sierra?
Replies: 11
Views: 2038

Re: 40 Berger vs 40 Nosler vs 39 Sierra?

SidewinderWA I PM you where to get T3 204.
by crashcarruthers
Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:06 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: 40 Berger vs 40 Nosler vs 39 Sierra?
Replies: 11
Views: 2038

Re: 40 Berger vs 40 Nosler vs 39 Sierra?

Favorite rifle in .204, Tikka T3 Varmint for long range with Meopta 4-16x44mm scope. Browning Composite Stalker for walk around, truck gun (Light and it has a plain jane Nikon 4X40mm Monarch UCC scope). CZ Kevlar is a great gun, but CZ bolts are rough in their sliding. Kimber is great , but not a gr...
by crashcarruthers
Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: 40 Berger vs 40 Nosler vs 39 Sierra?
Replies: 11
Views: 2038

40 Berger vs 40 Nosler vs 39 Sierra?

I have had no luck shooting 40 grain Vmaxs, Nosler 40 grain work good, 39 Sierra work great. I have just got some 40 grain Berger Bullets and have not had a chance to try them. The 35 grain Berger are fantastic. I have several 204 rifles (Kimber Pro-Varmint, CZ Kevlar, Tikka Varmint, Browning Varmin...
by crashcarruthers
Sat Apr 19, 2008 5:17 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: 40gr VMAX's vs Noslers performance?
Replies: 7
Views: 1595

Re: 40gr VMAX's vs Noslers performance?

I like the Noslers better than the Vmaxes, but I wonder how the Berger 40 grain bullets compare? The 35 grain Berger's are great. Food for thought.
by crashcarruthers
Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:17 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Does anyone load the .204 for use in the AR-15.
Replies: 7
Views: 705

Re: Does anyone load the .204 for use in the AR-15.

You can neck die for bolt action, but semis need to be FL. You might want to keep a close eye on your OAL, because if you use a .223 magazine the case on a .204 is 0.09" longer than .223 case.
by crashcarruthers
Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Rings and base, what to do???
Replies: 5
Views: 688

Re: Rings and base, what to do???

+1 for Burris.
by crashcarruthers
Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Tikka T3 204 ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3974

Re: Tikka T3 204 ?

Scheels Iowa City Coral Ridge Mall 1461 Coral Ridge Ave. Coralville, IA 52241 319.625.9959 They have 5 in stock as of Apirl 9, 2008 I hope this is not against the forum rules. I have nothing to do with Scheels, I live in Arkansas. I am having my Gun Smith order one of these Tikka T3 204 varmint Stai...
by crashcarruthers
Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:19 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Tikka T3 204 ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3974

Re: Tikka T3 204 ?

Funny! Scheels is selling Tikka T3 .204 Stainless Steel Varmint Guns for $649.
by crashcarruthers
Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Calhoon and HSM ammo?
Replies: 1
Views: 494

Re: Calhoon and HSM ammo?

I have used about 500 rounds of the 33 grain bullets loaded by Hunting Shack (bought directly from them cheaper). They shoot excellent, but I would opt for the 39 grain bullets for coyotes. I have not shot calhoon 39 grain bullets yet. I have mic the bullets and they are very uniform. I have read se...
by crashcarruthers
Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Best factory 204 load for yotes?
Replies: 6
Views: 966

Re: Best factory 204 load for yotes?

The 39 grain Sierra Federal, if your gun likes them. My CZ loves them.
by crashcarruthers
Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: 40 grain V-Max and 1-12 twist barrels
Replies: 13
Views: 1352

Re: 40 grain V-Max and 1-12 twist barrels

I think you are right about a 11 to 1 twist, but it might "over stabalize" a 32 grain bullet. The big ad for .204 was it was the fastest factory round (4000 ft./sec+)and they needed a 32 grain bullet to do it. I have a Browning, 2 CZ's, 2 Tikka's . The Browning and one CZ doesn't shoot the...
by crashcarruthers
Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: 204 factory ammo test
Replies: 2
Views: 718

Re: 204 factory ammo test

No, they just use chronographs that are calibrated by politicians and ad executives!
by crashcarruthers
Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: saturn powder funnels
Replies: 7
Views: 969

Re: satern powder funnels

Satern Funnel are cal. specific, are made out of brass and alumium(no static cling). They are a dream. They stand up in the cartiridge case (no spills). They are made very well, I have one for each cal. case I own ( more than ten). Over priced (?), if you ever use one you will be spoiled and own one...
by crashcarruthers
Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Considering switching from a .220 Swift to the .204
Replies: 13
Views: 1715

Re: Considering switching from a .220 Swift to the .204

Less (almost no) recoil from .204 vs Swift, both are really good calibers. Variety is the spice of Life!