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- Sat May 09, 2009 5:30 am
- Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
- Topic: First time groundhog shooting, tips please! (added photos)
- Replies: 18
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Re: First time groundhog shooting, tips please! (added photos)
When I do a stationary hunt we shoot from this round table that has a rotating top. It's a lazy man's way to hunt , but is very effective. This table accomodates 2 shooters very comfortably.. http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q141/SamnVa/Image026.jpg When I feel like getting out amongst them I go a...
- Sat May 02, 2009 2:27 pm
- Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
- Topic: Mr. Bugeyes
- Replies: 4
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Mr. Bugeyes
I managed to get this guy this afternoon between showers... Used my Browning A- bolt 204 with reloads...40 grain hornady V-Max. Popped him @ 157 yards... NO EXIT! :eek: mushy feeling head though :eew: http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q141/SamnVa/204RugerGroundhog.jpg http://i135.photobucket.com/al...
- Sat May 02, 2009 6:49 am
- Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
- Topic: 462 Yard Chuck... Cool
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1908
Re: 462 Yard Chuck... Cool
Awesome shot! Glad to hear the 204 will dispatch a groundhog at that range... Nice looking rig there.. gotta have a drop chart at those ranges. I have one for all my rifles... they work great! Congrats & continued success! Here is where I get my drop charts from... I really like these as they do...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:25 pm
- Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
- Topic: New to the Forum w/ new rifle in 204 had a blast Sat.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1062
Re: New to the Forum w/ new rifle in 204 had a blast Sat.
It's 3/10's " groups @ 100 yards with reloads... 40 grain v-maxes pushed by H-4895 & a Fed205 primer. Thanks, Sam
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:16 pm
- Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
- Topic: long distance hogs in va.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 473
Re: long distance hogs in va.
Great shooting! That's nice to know! I was wondering how far the 204 would kill a groundhog. I'm shooting th e40 grain V-maxes & can't wait for the long range piggies. Sam
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:33 pm
- Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
- Topic: New to the Forum w/ new rifle in 204 had a blast Sat.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1062
Re: New to the Forum w/ new rifle in 204 had a blast Sat.
Hey Stevecrea...It's shooting about 3/10 with the 40 grain hornadys. I'm a lefty as well.. :D still don't have a left hand rifle. :eek: I've been loading for a friends 204 for a few years.. just got around to getting my own. Hey Don, sounds like your Stiller is doing ya justice. I'm glad your happy ...
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:16 pm
- Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
- Topic: New to the Forum w/ new rifle in 204 had a blast Sat.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1062
Re: New to the Forum w/ new rifle in 204 had a blast Sat.
Yeah I shoot groundhogs, crows,foxes, bobcats & Coyotes. My true luv is groundhog hunting!
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:20 pm
- Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
- Topic: New to the Forum w/ new rifle in 204 had a blast Sat.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1062
New to the Forum w/ new rifle in 204 had a blast Sat.
Hi All, gotta new Browning A-Bolt last week in 204 Ruger topped off with a Bushnell 6-18X40. Man this thing luv reloads with the Hornady 40 grain V-maxes backed with H-4895. I went hunting this Sat. and went 5 for five. Longest shot this trip was about 257 yards but definitely pleased with the accur...