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by Sam in Va.
Sat May 09, 2009 5:30 am
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: First time groundhog shooting, tips please! (added photos)
Replies: 18
Views: 1857

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...
by Sam in Va.
Sat May 02, 2009 2:27 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: Mr. Bugeyes
Replies: 4
Views: 598

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...
by Sam in Va.
Sat May 02, 2009 6:49 am
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: 462 Yard Chuck... Cool
Replies: 23
Views: 1832

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...
by Sam in Va.
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: 1034

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
by Sam in Va.
Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:16 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: long distance hogs in va.
Replies: 2
Views: 462

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
by Sam in Va.
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: 1034

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 ...
by Sam in Va.
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: 1034

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!
by Sam in Va.
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: 1034

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...