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by milkman
Thu Jun 06, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Two questions :)
Replies: 3
Views: 632

Re: Two questions :)

Bullet Grip (neck tension) is set either by a neck or full length die or by a totally separate system called a neck bushing die. A neck bushing is well, a bushing that puts a known amount of tension or sizing on the neck of the brass to grip the bullet. The bushing can be interchanged with other siz...
by milkman
Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Teaser thread...
Replies: 4
Views: 697

Re: Teaser thread...

515 yards
by milkman
Mon Jun 03, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Teaser thread...
Replies: 4
Views: 697

Re: Teaser thread...

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I was happy, but things will only improve from here...good starting point and im happy to have my girl back!!
by milkman
Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:08 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Teaser thread...
Replies: 4
Views: 697

Re: Teaser thread...

Photobucket will be the death of me...ahhh
by milkman
Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:40 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Teaser thread...
Replies: 4
Views: 697

Teaser thread...

This thread will be my teaser to some range pics tomorrow. Finally have my 700 back from the shop after getting my reamer from Pac. Tool. Got the barrel turned in and chamber reamed and lapped, action squared. Pre-surgery I had her out to 500yd weekly so it will be interesting to see the results of ...
by milkman
Sat Apr 27, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: @the range
Replies: 6
Views: 889

Re: @the range

No pics?? This didn't happen. haha :huh:
by milkman
Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:44 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: FS: Nikon Monarch Scope
Replies: 2
Views: 473

Re: FS: Nikon Monarch Scope

1'' tube?
by milkman
Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:34 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: my reamer finally arrived
Replies: 1
Views: 456

Re: my reamer finally arrived

here's a pic of my girl before the operation...Image
by milkman
Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:11 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: my reamer finally arrived
Replies: 1
Views: 456

my reamer finally arrived

Pacific tool built my reamer to 3.2". I'm stripping my 700 tonight and should have a custom action in a week !! I'll report back with results
by milkman
Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:53 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Do you try to kiss the lands,
Replies: 18
Views: 2870

Re: Do you try to kiss the lands,

I have the comparator, measured my rem700 .204 and had the bullet fall out of the mod. brass. I definetly gather that nearly all .204 factory rifles are deep throated. My opinion-unless you get a reamer built to your desired dimension just find your load and let it fly. heck, my rifle has significan...
by milkman
Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:57 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Rem 700 suggestions
Replies: 19
Views: 2901

Re: Rem 700 suggestions

Are you trying to make a five shot group with a cold bore? Might load a few hot rounds to run first then start grouping. Also, cut that orange dot into four pieces and shoot
by milkman
Sun Oct 07, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Rem 700 suggestions
Replies: 19
Views: 2901

Re: Rem 700 suggestions

Well, i'll throw in my two cents...Neck sizing brass made a noticable difference in my .204 especially after the brass had been around awhile. I full length brass only once and then neck size until the brass is toasted. Also, if you dont know what twist your barrel is you could be shooting a imprope...
by milkman
Sun Oct 07, 2012 5:31 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: 40 gr Bergers
Replies: 13
Views: 4062

Re: 40 gr Bergers

Oh yeah, those are some nice groups...The forty grain bergers are my go to for bench and varminting. They truly are a match grade round
by milkman
Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:05 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Faster barrel-any experience?
Replies: 12
Views: 2164

Re: Faster barrel-any experience?

Well, as soon as it happens i'll be posting some results...cant wait for the reamer to get here!!
by milkman
Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:44 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Faster barrel-any experience?
Replies: 12
Views: 2164

Re: Faster barrel-any experience?

I believe I shall remain with a forty grain and rebarrel with1:11 Image