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by IOWA204
Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:23 am
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: CZ ACTION SMOOTHING ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1753

Re: CZ ACTION SMOOTHING ?

After some polishing with flitz and working the bolt the action has smoothed up nicely. Accuracy wise my 204's and 221fb have been great both guns hold moa pretty easily with just about any load i've tried. With the right loads they all shoot 1/2 moa or better very happy with them, happy enough I or...
by IOWA204
Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:15 am
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Is there only TWO things to do in Minnesota?
Replies: 20
Views: 1252

Re: Is there only TWO things to do in Minnesota?

Minnesota is the state with only two seasons WINTER and ROAD CONSTRUCTION!
by IOWA204
Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: CZ ACTION SMOOTHING ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1753

Re: CZ ACTION SMOOTHING ?

My problem actually is with the bolt sliding rough and sticking towards the back. I'm glad you talked about the magazine that was my next question Thanks!
by IOWA204
Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: CZ ACTION SMOOTHING ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1753

CZ ACTION SMOOTHING ?

I have 2 cz 527 varmint 204s both guns shoot great and I really like them, but the actions are a little rough compared to my Kimber and Remingtons. Just wondering what some of you guys have done to help with this issue I know after alot of shooting and cycling they get better just looking for any ti...
by IOWA204
Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:04 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: BERGER BULLET??
Replies: 6
Views: 994

Re: BERGER BULLET??

Thanks Guys! It just struck me odd that the BC on the two different boxes had changed after these bullets have been out for a long time.
by IOWA204
Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:05 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: BERGER BULLET??
Replies: 6
Views: 994

BERGER BULLET??

This winter I have finally gotten out to test the 35gr. Bergers on coyotes with great success we have harvested 32 coyotes with this bullet with no failures to speak of. So last night I went to load up a couple hundred rounds and noticed on my box of new bullets the BC had changed. My older boxes ha...
by IOWA204
Mon Feb 01, 2010 10:25 am
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Not 204 but need suggestions.
Replies: 2
Views: 460

Not 204 but need suggestions.

I have a 1978 winchester mod 70 xtr varmint .243 win. This was my grandfather's rifle and was passed down to me several years ago. The rifle is in great condition and I would like to keep it original and continue to use it, but it is starting to show throat erosion. I have been reloading for it and ...
by IOWA204
Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:32 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Bullet Seating ??
Replies: 1
Views: 533

Bullet Seating ??

As my factory 204's seem to have alot of freebore I seem to find myself questioning my seating depth on a regular basis. On 2 of my CZ's it is impossible to seat the bullet out to the lands and still have enough bullet in the casing, max length that will fit in the magazine is 2.32" and book da...
by IOWA204
Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: New 204 go factory or custom
Replies: 12
Views: 1477

Re: New 204 go factory or custom

Thanks for the help and ideas so far guys. I have decided to go the custom route, I have made several phone calls and done alot of re-search this week. Right now I'm leaning towards the PAC-NOR route having them do my barrel work and then sending it to a gunsmith I found in my area that will do my s...
by IOWA204
Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:18 am
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: New 204 go factory or custom
Replies: 12
Views: 1477

New 204 go factory or custom

I am ready for my next 204, and just not sure which route to take. I have been eyeing a couple Factory rifles and also thinking about a build. I currently own several 204s including a Kimber 84M varmint, COOPER m21, DPMS LR204, Savage LPV, CZ527 varmint, I am very happy with what I have and all shoo...
by IOWA204
Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: 39 gr. sierra and H4895
Replies: 9
Views: 2506

Re: 39 gr. sierra and H4895

Thanks for the welcome and the help, gonna try to get some loading and shooting done this weekend. Will let you know how I come out. Thanks again!
by IOWA204
Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:30 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: 39 gr. sierra and H4895
Replies: 9
Views: 2506

39 gr. sierra and H4895

I want to load some 39 sierra blitzking using H4895 powder, sierra data shows 24.1starting and 26.5max. This data seems a little low to me, and I know there are several guys shooting around 27.5 gr. Just wondering if anyone here has any data on this load or if anyone is shooting this combination. I ...