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by greystone
Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Remington VTR
Replies: 1
Views: 398

Remington VTR

Just picked up my new Rem 700 VTR in 204 tonight. This is my third 700 so you you know what I like. I put it on my postal scale and it actually weighs slightly less than the touted 7.5 lbs. I found this to be unusual in "truth in advertising" these days. Don't have anything loaded up for i...
by greystone
Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Watusi big horn cattle
Replies: 10
Views: 1284

Re: Watusi big horn cattle

I like to hunt these and angry grizzly bears with my 204. It makes for some very interesting days :)
by greystone
Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:13 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: 204 Cleaning Questions
Replies: 15
Views: 1723

Re: 204 Cleaning Questions

Make sure all the thread sizes are compatible. You can get all the 20 cal stuff from Midway, Midsouth, Siclair. I believe everything I have is 5-40 size. Dave
by greystone
Sat May 24, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Dog Town Bullets
Replies: 14
Views: 1417

Re: Dog Town Bullets

I have only Bergers and Dog Towns on hand right now. All the Dog Towns that I have measured come in at .203-slightly undersized but everyone is the same while the Bergers do measure .204. I haven't had any problems with the Dog Towns in FL sized cases and have found them to be very accurate. Certai...
by greystone
Thu May 22, 2008 5:44 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: looking for reloading book information
Replies: 8
Views: 620

Re: looking for reloading book information

The shop I went to today had no books left, however, they had a beginners reloading kit, Horandy name, it included a book. Is there a "kit" anyone cares to recommend? Here's a book that can help. Reloading isn't rocket science. Its a fun hobby that allows you to shoot alot more for the mo...
by greystone
Wed May 21, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: What is going on??
Replies: 17
Views: 1319

Re: What is going on??

Here's what my rifle does with factory Hornady 40 grainers at 10 yds. At 100 its a ten foot group. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/brnsam/100_2604.jpg And here's a typical group at 100 yds using 34 grain Midway Dog Towns. 40 grainers will not work in my gun. Dave http://img.photobucket.com/al...
by greystone
Sun May 18, 2008 4:34 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Dog Town Bullets
Replies: 14
Views: 1417

Re: Dog Town Bullets

I opened my second box of Dog Towns today. The ones I measured were all at .203. I also measured my Bergers again at the same time and they were all at .204. I've been playing around with some Dog Town loads and they can be very accurate. It will take more time to get everything figured out. Today I...
by greystone
Sat May 17, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: acccuracy?
Replies: 26
Views: 1675

Re: acccuracy?

It sure depends on what your target is. A 308 shooting heavey target bullets is not fun to shoot in a prairie dog town. I use a 6mm-06 for long range pd's and I get tired of shooting that rifle real quick. A longer range 20 cal would be very nice to shoot 100 rounds in an afternoon at varmints. If ...
by greystone
Tue May 13, 2008 4:13 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Dog Town Bullets
Replies: 14
Views: 1417

Re: Dog Town Bullets

I have only Bergers and Dog Towns on hand right now. All the Dog Towns that I have measured come in at .203-slightly undersized but everyone is the same while the Bergers do measure .204. I haven't had any problems with the Dog Towns in FL sized cases and have found them to be very accurate. Certain...
by greystone
Mon May 05, 2008 4:33 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: trouble finding good load
Replies: 15
Views: 1367

Re: trouble finding good load

I just checked some 35 grain Bergers and they all measure .204. So the Dog Towns are slightly smaller in diameter by .001"
by greystone
Mon May 05, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: trouble finding good load
Replies: 15
Views: 1367

Re: trouble finding good load

I'm working up a load right now with Dog Towns using IMR 4895 starting at 27.3 grains. Have 4 groups loaded up at different OAl's. Hopefully I'll be able to shoot next Sat. Have fun Greystone, have you noticed any problems with some of your Dogtown bullets seeming to be undersized? I bought a box, ...
by greystone
Mon May 05, 2008 3:56 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: trouble finding good load
Replies: 15
Views: 1367

Re: trouble finding good load

I'm working up a load right now with Dog Towns using IMR 4895 starting at 27.3 grains. Have 4 groups loaded up at different OAl's. Hopefully I'll be able to shoot next Sat. Have fun Greystone, have you noticed any problems with some of your Dogtown bullets seeming to be undersized? I bought a box, ...
by greystone
Sun May 04, 2008 6:37 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: trouble finding good load
Replies: 15
Views: 1367

Re: trouble finding good load

I'm working up a load right now with Dog Towns using IMR 4895 starting at 27.3 grains. Have 4 groups loaded up at different OAl's. Hopefully I'll be able to shoot next Sat. Have fun
by greystone
Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:53 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Hoppes Bore snake
Replies: 8
Views: 1396

Re: Hoppes Bore snake

This is how I break in a new barrel. It will shine like chrome when you"re done. After that just a jag and solvent followed up with a good lube. Dave
http://www.centerfirecentral.com/lapbore1.htm