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by YoteSmoker
Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:07 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: Spring Yote hunting
Replies: 5
Views: 879

Re: Spring Yote hunting

Way to go Ryan!! I've been waiting to see a post on your first coyote with that Johnny Stewart call. Hope you get many more!
by YoteSmoker
Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:15 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Tell us about yourself...
Replies: 945
Views: 287865

Re: Tell us about yourself...

Hey aren't you the guy in the backyard that always had good advice for Tim "the tool man" Taylor?
by YoteSmoker
Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:42 pm
Forum: Big Game
Topic: 25/06 bullet selection.
Replies: 22
Views: 3106

Re: 25/06 bullet selection.

Guy what is your reasoning from switching from barnes to berger? Longer range, bullet cost, just want to try a different bullet? Please explain.
by YoteSmoker
Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: Basic P.D. hunting questions
Replies: 16
Views: 1765

Re: Basic P.D. hunting questions

Wyoming year round, no license neede for prairie dogs or yotes.
Colorado No public hunting of prairie dogs 1 March to 14 June, small game license required.
by YoteSmoker
Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:23 am
Forum: Shooting Competitions
Topic: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot
Replies: 108
Views: 8631

Re: 204um Praire Dog Postal Shoot

Waldo- Planning to head to the range on Thursday. Are we to shoot 3 or 5 shot groups? Can I shoot a group on the p dog at 100 and another group at 200 on another spot on the p dog and then mark which is which or should I just shoot 100 or 200 yards for simplicity? Thanks for helping out the rookie!
by YoteSmoker
Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:21 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: How to best clean these cases?
Replies: 15
Views: 1342

Re: How to best clean these cases?

Because we're (I'm) anal! For me, after going thru all the trouble of prepping and uniforming cases, working up loads, it is nice to have ammunition that looks and shoots better than anything you buy in a box. It also helps you look for any abnormalities and cracks as you're going through the steps....
by YoteSmoker
Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:06 pm
Forum: Big Game
Topic: 25/06 bullet selection.
Replies: 22
Views: 3106

Re: 25/06 bullet selection.

I would try the 110 nosler accubond or 115 partition and use whichever is most accurate for all game that should be hunted with a 25 caliber rifle.
by YoteSmoker
Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: Big Game
Topic: Can Elk Swim?
Replies: 6
Views: 1758

Re: Can Elk Swim?

Very nice pics! Thanks for sharing! I really need to go sight in my muzzleloader now. Deer hair is hollow helps them swim, so I'd guess elk hair must be the same. Whitetail have a better rudder though :)
by YoteSmoker
Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:57 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: How to best clean these cases?
Replies: 15
Views: 1342

Re: How to best clean these cases?

I tumble my brass before I resize it because I don't like to pick flasholes. And, if I neck size, I don't have to worry about cleaning any lube off later. After I sift the brass and media over a bucket, I bang two at a time together until I get everything out of the case and so on. It's a little bit...
by YoteSmoker
Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Laid for 32grain V-Max
Replies: 6
Views: 1095

Re: Laid for 32grain V-Max

Ghostsmoke55- What rifle/model are you shooting? Congrats on your success taking all those coyotes!
by YoteSmoker
Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:58 am
Forum: Optics
Topic: Scope for a 17HMR.
Replies: 14
Views: 1994

Re: Scope for a 17HMR.

For what you described, I would look hard at the bushnell banner line or look at a used higher quality scope. A fine duplex is very nice for small varmints.
by YoteSmoker
Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Howa's Any Good?
Replies: 8
Views: 974

Re: Howa's Any Good?

Howa heck am I s'pose to know if they're any good?

I know they use the same action as the weatherby vanguard and everyone I know likes them.
by YoteSmoker
Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:33 am
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: I am looking for a new bi-pod. Any suggestions?
Replies: 15
Views: 1936

Re: I am looking for a new bi-pod. Any suggestions?

SilverFox has got the set up I believe. I would love to own a harris swivel with the leg notches. What I have is a 13-27 outers (harris copy) for sitting and a 9-13 notched legs for prone shooting. For colorado big game hunting, I think a shooting stick can't be beat. Wanna check out the new primos ...
by YoteSmoker
Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:26 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Favorite Loads
Replies: 253
Views: 307677

Re: Favorite Loads

1/4 MOA...Simply awesome! Hope you hung on to that one KiwiShooter! Hope the best for your comp shoot this week!
by YoteSmoker
Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:20 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: 204 case trimming
Replies: 8
Views: 1263

Re: 204 case trimming

Not sure why Lee said they won't make you a 204 case length gage cuz the lady I spoke to said they would. Anyway, I'm sure anything from Wilson is top notch. I'm just trying to save 20 bucks on the lee and see what I can't come up with. Wish me luck, or it will be a $5 loss lol.