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by 204_au
Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:56 am
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Remington SPS and TC Pro hunter 204 test
Replies: 5
Views: 1001

Re: Remington SPS and TC Pro hunter 204 test

Thanks for the post. I'm also shooting a Remington 700 SPS and had similar results, finding the 32 V-max to give excellent accuracy at any load, but settled at 28.9 grains of H4895. Only modification to the rifle has been the addition of a Boyd's Thumb hole laminate stock.
by 204_au
Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:47 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Z-Max Reloads
Replies: 14
Views: 1879

Re: Z-Max Reloads

What weight/size projectile? From that I'm led to believe the 32 gr Z-max and 32 V-Max are identical, so loads for the 32 gr. V-max would apply. I'm using 28.9gr H4895, Remington cases and Remington 7 1/2 BR small rifle primers.
by 204_au
Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: Thompson/Center Venture Predator Bolt Action Rifle .204 Ruge
Replies: 21
Views: 6495

Re: Thompson/Center Venture Predator Bolt Action Rifle .204

Is there a advantage with the 1:10 twist and shorter barrel than the 26" with 1:12? I'm looking for the most accurate and will not be carring it a long distance. Only if you want to shoot longer, heavier projectiles, as these need a faster twist to stabilize. If you were planning to use only 3...
by 204_au
Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: Thompson/Center Venture Predator Bolt Action Rifle .204 Ruge
Replies: 21
Views: 6495

Re: Thompson/Center Venture Predator Bolt Action Rifle .204

The 1:10 twist light barrel would have me sold on the TC.
by 204_au
Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:37 pm
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: Varmint 30-06??
Replies: 28
Views: 6091

Re: Varmint 30-06??

On this note I wonder how the 110 gr bullets from Sierra would do in a 308 or 30.06 (wouldn't expect to see exploding coyotes though). Don't really have a need for them, just ended up with a box when someone was transfered from my Navy days just hate to see them go to waste. I used to load the 110g...
by 204_au
Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: sold
Replies: 6
Views: 1221

Re: Browning A bolt hunter .204

Just a thought, but If you love the way it handles and feels why not consider fitting a custom heavy varmint barrel to the Browning?
by 204_au
Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Red Fox called in.
Replies: 7
Views: 1101

Re: Red Fox called in.

This is the toy ball I've been using. It's called in 3 foxes so far and spooked 2 that came in to investigate baits hung from a tree. http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/bunny_bucket1/callers/call-ball.jpg The volume is quite a bit louder than my mouth callers and I think that's what spooked a ...
by 204_au
Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:54 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Red Fox called in.
Replies: 7
Views: 1101

Re: Red Fox called in.

Nice work mate. I often hear my dogs destroying another squeaky and wonder what a fox would think of it. I've seen a few about the place lately too. Might give that a try tomorrow. I'm on southern Eyre Peninsula SA. What about you? Looks like similar country, though most of southern Oz does this ti...
by 204_au
Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:18 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Red Fox called in.
Replies: 7
Views: 1101

Red Fox called in.

Several weeks ago we moved to a new property so thought I'd do some predator calling. For something novel I decided to try my luck using our pet dog's squeaky toy as a caller rather than the usual tin whistle. http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/bunny_bucket1/home-hunting/property1.jpg After ab...
by 204_au
Fri Sep 02, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: Rimfire
Topic: CZ 452 17 HMR
Replies: 10
Views: 2388

Re: CZ 452 17 HMR

Futuretrades, what are your issues with the 452? Should I ask for a different rifle to replace it??? My biggest issue is feeding issues from the mag into the chamber. When shooting, I always have to keep in mind to push the bolt forward using my thumb, or I get a jam. Do a search on this site, and ...
by 204_au
Sun Aug 07, 2011 10:26 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Favorite Loads
Replies: 253
Views: 308314

Re: Favorite Loads

Favourite load for now. Remington Brass, trim length 1.480", flash holes deburred Remington 7 1/2 small rifle primers 32 gr. V-max projectile 28.9 gr. ADI AR2206H (H4895) OAL 2.660" Remington model 700 SPS stainless 24" sporter barrel. http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/bunny_bu...
by 204_au
Sun Jul 10, 2011 9:05 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: 204 Ruger vs small game
Replies: 1
Views: 1394

204 Ruger vs small game

The middle of winter hasn't been without some fine weather and there's been plenty of days to get some trigger time. I do a fair bit of rabbit shooting, both daytime and night, and the 204 Ruger is proving to be a great rabbit gun for those longer shots the rimfires just can't reach. With careful sh...
by 204_au
Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: How much is 0.1 inch worth in fps?
Replies: 16
Views: 1309

Re: How much is 0.1 inch worth in fps?

Shoot 5, or even better, 10 shot groups with each load and the difference will become more obvious.
by 204_au
Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:20 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: 204 Maximum Effective Range
Replies: 26
Views: 10799

Re: 204 Maximum Effective Range

I've taken foxes out to 400 yards with the 204.
by 204_au
Sun Jun 05, 2011 5:00 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: CZ vs Tikka
Replies: 14
Views: 2875

Re: CZ vs Tikka

CZ over the Tikka anyday.