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by Bodei
Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:44 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: I can't reload ammo this good . . .
Replies: 12
Views: 1589

Re: I can't reload ammo this good . . .

I really think you can do better than 1/2" with hand loads. Even if you cant, its still cheaper to shoot.
by Bodei
Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:37 am
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: Shooting table....
Replies: 7
Views: 1858

Re: Shooting table....

I like the $150 big game table except that it doesnt easily allow use of a front rest, rear bag configuration. The table top is too short. Its a good swivel seat though for the money. I recently forked out for the deluxe wood top Caldwell and it is definitely the best. Very heavy though. Heavier tha...
by Bodei
Mon May 28, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Barrel Cleaning
Replies: 10
Views: 1735

Re: Barrel Cleaning

+1 on the Wipe Out. I spray it in and let it sit overnight. Wipe in the AM then another dose while at work usually does the trick. Just use until the blue patches end. No smell.
by Bodei
Mon May 28, 2012 10:07 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: Fun with Skippy in 2012 Pt. 2 (The Valley of Death)
Replies: 27
Views: 2711

Re: Fun with Skippy in 2012 Pt. 2 (The Valley of Death)

Rick, Thanks for the tip on the Winchester Power Points, I just ordered 500 online to see how they will do. I've been in the market for a good anti-squirrel .22LR round. I also ordered some CCI segmented 1080fps and some of the new Winchester Varmint HE, segmented to compare. I'm shooting a Kidd 20&...
by Bodei
Sun May 27, 2012 10:25 pm
Forum: AR
Topic: AR 15 and clean burn
Replies: 32
Views: 4645

Re: AR 15 and clean burn

I also second 8208XBR as a fine AR powder.
Bill the guy I talked to got his CFE223 at Sportsman's in Reno. You have to make the salesman walk in back to look, or they will just say they dont have any.
I got some 50 grain Zmax that are shooting nice from my AR, but 40 grainers really cook!
by Bodei
Sun May 27, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: Busman's Holiday
Replies: 3
Views: 705

Re: Busman's Holiday

Looks like a whole city of 'em there!
by Bodei
Fri May 25, 2012 12:17 am
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: Fun with Skippy in 2012 Pt. 2 (The Valley of Death)
Replies: 27
Views: 2711

Re: Fun with Skippy in 2012 Pt. 2 (The Valley of Death)

Be careful shooting "crows" unless you are an expert in bird ID between ravens & crows. Check your local state laws re:crows, CA has a season. If you're on private, it may be possible to do it under depredation laws.
by Bodei
Wed May 23, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: Fun with Skippy in 2012 Pt. 1
Replies: 8
Views: 1723

Re: Fun with Skippy in 2012 Pt. 1

.22 LR is definitely the "workhorse" of any squeak-patch. Especially once the younguns are out!
by Bodei
Thu May 17, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: Slow Around Here
Replies: 12
Views: 916

Re: Slow Around Here

I was out shooting last week before the wind. Lotsa targets, baby squeaks got hit hard by my rimfire. Tried to save the .204 for the big "mossy-backs". It was a good shoot.
by Bodei
Mon May 14, 2012 12:22 am
Forum: AR
Topic: Which twist is better ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2717

Re: Which twist is better ?

I have a vArmint barrel .223 AR with 1:8 twist and it handles 40-77+grain bullets. 77 is the largest 8 have fired. 40 grain Zmax is my standard squirrel load.
by Bodei
Sat May 12, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: CZ .204 Varmint at the Range Yesterday
Replies: 9
Views: 1795

Re: CZ .204 Varmint at the Range Yesterday

Whats the deal with that flyer ;-)
by Bodei
Fri May 11, 2012 11:42 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: 20VT Rock Chuck Outing
Replies: 15
Views: 1629

Re: 20VT Rock Chuck Outing

Nice, I got fried today in the sun shooting squeaks in Butte Valley. Saw two chucks out grazing this am and working on getting landowner permission to tak em out. The young skipettes are out in full force. The parents look like groundhogs by comparison. Happy shooting.
by Bodei
Thu May 10, 2012 11:19 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: .204 vs. Armadillo
Replies: 12
Views: 2803

Re: .204 vs. Armadillo

Strange creatures...
by Bodei
Thu May 10, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: "New" Cooper .204R at the Range
Replies: 4
Views: 1780

Re: "New" Cooper .204R at the Range

Im becoming a fan of 8208XBR these days, maybe try it.
by Bodei
Wed May 09, 2012 12:37 am
Forum: Optics
Topic: 4-14x40 with mil dot for coyotes?
Replies: 6
Views: 2355

Re: 4-14x40 with mil dot for coyotes?

Sounds perfect for yotes!