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- Mon Jan 02, 2012 2:39 pm
- Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
- Topic: hunting and pranks
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1612
hunting and pranks
I work in a correctional facility (prison in english terms) and pranks are well known to occur....Well, I have become known for my coyote hunting exploits...and occasional misses LOL...so I go in to work with some freshly cooked venison and offered some to one of my rather easy targets....Bill (last...
- Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:29 am
- Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
- Topic: "New" powder avaiable
- Replies: 6
- Views: 729
Re: "New" powder avaiable
I may be wrong, but I do not believe this powder is new, has been used for government/military ammo for a few years. But is now being put out, so we in the civilian market can have and use it, if we want.. It was for reducing copper fouling and residue in the militarys firearms, to cut down on the ...
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:11 am
- Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
- Topic: 32 v-max for coyotes
- Replies: 49
- Views: 7031
Re: 32 v-max for coyotes
Thanks guys for the replies and comments. Fell off a ladder and cracked the L3 in my lower back, so I'm convalescing right now. Hopefully I'll get back to the dogs in a few weeks. I expect our dogs average around 40-45 lbs here. Those two in the double were about half grown. I have killed a couple ...
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:02 am
- Forum: Optics
- Topic: what scope?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4445
Re: what scope?
I have a Ruger M77 Hawkeye right now that I would like to put a different scope on. Right now I have it topped with a leupold rifleman 4-12x40. Not exactly sure what I want yet, but I do want to get something a little more powerful. Another requirement is I would like to keep it in the $350 range. ...
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:49 pm
- Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
- Topic: loads for berger 35 gr. hp??
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4834
Re: loads for berger 35 gr. hp??
just ordered 200 berger 35 gr. hp. just wondering if anyone has any powder recommendations. was thinking about trying BL-C (2) . but am willing to try anything. any inputs or thoughts will be much appreciated.. thanks If you are into latest/greatest..?? Maybe try the CFE 223 powder....30.6 gr MV 39...
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:45 pm
- Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
- Topic: CFE223 anyone?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3137
Re: CFE223 anyone?
Bill...I have some data for the 223 powder if you are interested....Both max loads and MV with pressuresBill K wrote:Just out of curiosity, what was your bullet and load on the CFE ? Bill K And that was the 223, not the 20vt, right ?
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:43 pm
- Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
- Topic: CFE223 anyone?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3137
Re: CFE223 anyone?
Just got it, tried it and have to admit it shoots well, makes cleanup very easy....Tend to get a bit more MV with it.....next is maybe those 26 gr pills I saw......
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:42 pm
- Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
- Topic: "New" powder avaiable
- Replies: 6
- Views: 729
"New" powder avaiable
Hey guys first post here....so be kind...LOL...been shooting my new toy a model 700 Remington 204 heavy barrel...love it..started to roll my own..Just managed to get some of the new powder...the Hogedon CFE 223...it is the same powder that Hornady is using in their factory loads...Powder has a treat...
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:18 pm
- Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
- Topic: Bagged my first Coyote!!!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1712
Re: Bagged my first Coyote!!!
Town of Acme...? Shot a coyote...? Hmmmm...He wasn't chasing a very fast running bird was he...? (road runner)....LOLKillymagee wrote:Oh right, I am located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I was hunting north of Calgary near a town called Acme. Tonnes of gophers and coyotes around there! .
- Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:29 am
- Forum: Centerfire Rifles
- Topic: Held a Tikka
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1210
Re: Held a Tikka
Yes, I did for the 1st time. I was quite impressed, which I was doubting it at 1st. Hummmmmm....wonder where this may lead lol. I have no experience with them, who has one what kinda groups are ya getting. If I did it could be a 243 I have a Tikka T-3 lite in .308...to say I was surprised would be ...