Search found 16 matches

by bigun
Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:09 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: .204 Cleaning Patch Size
Replies: 12
Views: 2502

Re: .204 Cleaning Patch Size

use a .17 brass end on you cleaning rod .i use this with round 1 1/2 patchs
by bigun
Thu May 27, 2010 11:03 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Best Fill Ratio for .204?
Replies: 2
Views: 850

Re: Best Fill Ratio for .204?

using 39 SBK's and 26.5 gr of rl10x fills it just about right .2.300 oal 1.938 ogive
by bigun
Thu May 27, 2010 11:00 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: RL-10x In Stock
Replies: 4
Views: 900

Re: RL-10x In Stock

39 SBK's and 26.5 gn rl10x works fine for me
by bigun
Sat Jun 20, 2009 1:41 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Reloader 10x, 40 grain vmax load data
Replies: 7
Views: 4964

Re: Reloader 10x, 40 grain vmax load data

tryed some more reloader 10x to see how much i could push the 39gn blitzking .went up to 27gn of rl10x,39gn bullet was doing over 4,000 fps but i had pressure signs on the primers (raised ) and after looking on quickload i thought better off not trying this much powder again and am now sticking with...
by bigun
Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:56 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Reloader 10x, 40 grain vmax load data
Replies: 7
Views: 4964

Re: Reloader 10x, 40 grain vmax load data

i did have a try with the 40 vmax got all the way up to 26.0gn of rl10x and i could of still gone more but i gave it up as a bad job and tryed the 39gn blitzkings ..i have some more 39gn loaded up to see how far i can push this 39gn bullet going up in 0.3 of a grain will post back in how i get on .....
by bigun
Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:50 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Favorite Loads
Replies: 253
Views: 308156

Re: Favorite Loads

here you go :D

39gn blitzking
rl10x powder 25.1gn
Primer: cci br4
ogive 1.938


shot at 105 mtrs

Image

here it is again in real size

Image
by bigun
Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:24 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Any one use Redding Type S Match Bushing dies
Replies: 3
Views: 1055

Re: Any one use Redding Type S Match Bushing dies

i have and use one for my .204 ..i just whish i had others for my other rifles ..if you neck turn you need one that you can bush ...money well spent ;)
by bigun
Sat Jun 06, 2009 6:30 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Max Case Length
Replies: 4
Views: 3224

Re: Max Case Length

i trim mine to 1.840 every time i reload .yes they do stretch not all but some but i still check them all .if your going for top notch ammo .case prep is the only way to go ..
by bigun
Sat Jun 06, 2009 6:10 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: How thin do you shave your case neck? ( Neck Turning)
Replies: 7
Views: 998

Re: How thin do you shave your case neck? ( Neck Turning)

0.012" for me any more would just be to much .224 neck die used
by bigun
Sat Jun 06, 2009 6:04 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: High velocity readings, and case mouth problems.
Replies: 5
Views: 671

Re: High velocity readings, and case mouth problems.

i neck turn mine down to 12thou and end up useing a .224 redding neck bush ..it sounds to me you are useing wire wool on the necks .and takeing some of he brass of with out you knowing it ..go out and buy the next two bush sizes down .226 and .225
by bigun
Thu May 07, 2009 6:42 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Favorite Loads
Replies: 253
Views: 308156

Re: Favorite Loads

heres my load that shoots very well indeed .give it a try ..did go to 27gr of reloader 10x and shot well but best be safe and save on the barrel i backed it off a .5 of a grain Rifle: Rem 700 VLS 22"barrel Scope: nsx 8-32x56 Case: remmington Primer: cci br4 Powder: Reloader 10X, 26.5 grains Bul...
by bigun
Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:26 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: 25.06 reload help
Replies: 5
Views: 601

Re: 25.06 reload help

H-4831SC is what i use and cant fault it ;)
by bigun
Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:03 am
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: ONE LONG DOG
Replies: 21
Views: 2430

Re: ONE LONG DOG

nice shooting :D
by bigun
Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:29 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Sound Right?
Replies: 16
Views: 1431

Re: Sound Right?

reloader 10x is cacking powder for the .204 ..if i was you have a look at your primers and keep checking for the pressure signs as you add more powder ,if no signs of pressure, add a little more powder .3 of a grain once you look like your hitting the max load ..your groups will tighten up .them lit...
by bigun
Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:15 am
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Limited reloading supplies in stock.
Replies: 7
Views: 803

Re: Limited reloading supplies in stock.

read on http://www.jamescalhoon.com/primers_and_pressure.php any body tride reloader 10x powder ..i use 27grn rl 10x topped off with a 32grn blitzking and thats a hot load 26.3grn is about top in most rifles ...i use cci br4