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by Bumshot
Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:18 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Old powder
Replies: 8
Views: 1262

Re: Old powder

I am still using 4831 WW two surplus powder. Bought a hundred pound keg back in the 60s for fifty cents a pound. Can't tell any difference from when I got it. Only have about three pounds left.
by Bumshot
Sun May 04, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: As promised....I present to you, the Savage Model 25
Replies: 6
Views: 732

Re: As promised....I present to you, the Savage Model 25

I just got one in 204 a couple days ago. Shot it a little. Was getting horizontal spread. 27.6 grains of H4895 39 gr sierra. 3780 fps. About 3/4 inch groups. Hope it was from the wind. I am waiting for better conditions. Windy today too in ND. I love the design of the stock. Also the small diameter ...
by Bumshot
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: bullet runout
Replies: 2
Views: 721

Re: bullet runout

I always seat the bullets, then give the case a half turn and seat them again. That will cut down the run out.
by Bumshot
Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:45 am
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Range report, sick to my stomach
Replies: 46
Views: 10133

Sorry for your bad luck on the Remington. I used to be a Rem man. Have had to much trouble with them lately. Bought a Rem sps in 204 for a truck gun. It wouldn't group. Returned it. My xr 100 in 204 is good. I have quite a few Savages that are good and Coopers.
by Bumshot
Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:49 am
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Tell us about yourself...
Replies: 945
Views: 288937

Hi to everyone. I have been reading on this forum for a while. It is GREAT!! I am from North Dakota. The best state in the nation. I am almost 67 years old, single, and retired. I have a little Boston Terrier named Tina. I live on my farm in the country with a shooting bench just outside my door. I ...