SmallCaliberCentral

thanks fellas.... I took a ride to BassPro today and handled both the Tikka and the Venture.. I like the Tikka T3 MUCH better than the Venture. It was smoother and fit me better.. They didn't have the CZ but Im almost 100% sold on the Tikka. Man I loved that gun.. I think I'm going to really enjoy i...

hey guys, after using my encore for the last few years, I've decided to sell it and want to buy a bolt action gun.. Fumbling around with a single shot at night trying to reload is just a PIA.. Anyways, I can't decide between the Tikka t3, the T/C venture, or the CZ 527.. I keep going back and forth ...

Well, last year I started loading berger 35 grainers and yesterday I shot my 16th coyote and NONE of them ran more than 40 yrds. Most DRT's.. Where I am, many of these coyotes are up in the mid to upper 40 lbs.. Anyone looking for a great coyote round, this one is no joke.. Much better than the fact...

I just bought some 205's and was wondering if they are as good as the 205M's that I was previously using. Will it make a difference in my accuracy? The place I went to didn't have the 205M. Anyone use the regular 205 primers? thanks

I was thinking about ordering this gun (in 204 of course) and was wondering if anyone has seen it in person or handled it. It would be my first AR and I think it will be a nice addition to my TC pro hunter in 204. Theres been some times when a quick follow up shot would have been nice. I still love ...

I can't seem to find any funnels that will work for the 204. I was thinking about just making something up that will work. What are you guys using for funnels?

The reason I ask is that the 204 spec. sheet says 1.85" is the cartridge length and trim length is 1.84". I guess what they are trying to say that if you go over 1.85" that you need to trim back to 1.84". Does that sound about right? I pretty new to reloading and wasn't too sure....

Skipper,
thank you. that makes sense to me now.

I hear about this alot but not too sure exaclty what this is? Could somebody fill me in. If it can help me be a better reloader than I'd be interested of course. Thanks.

All my once fired cases areound 1.85 or less and the data says trim to 1.84. Can I just reload them the way they are now without trimming? I'm new to reloading so I'm not too sure. Thanks

Which dies are recommended for loading up the 204. Should I get the FL sizing die and seater as well as neck sizer or just a FL sizing die. I was think maybe Redding or Lee dies. Also I heard H335 is good powder for the 204. I plan on loading 35 grain berger for coyote hunting! Thanks guys for any h...