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by eloodo
Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Idaho Coyote Classic
Replies: 4
Views: 1563

Re: Idaho Coyote Classic

I think that registration is between 6 and 7 pm. See you there Bob.
Eric
by eloodo
Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Favorite Loads
Replies: 253
Views: 308073

Re: Favorite Loads

I really like the 39sbk in front of 25.2gr of Benchmark fed205m primers. 3524 avg FPS. I hit a .264" 3 shot group with this load The 32sbk also shoot extremely well with 29.2gr BLC-2 fed205m primers. 3969 avg FPS. I hit a .243" 3 shot group with this load The 35gr Bergers in front of 29.5g...
by eloodo
Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: what is the biggest thing
Replies: 77
Views: 20369

Re: what is the biggest thing

I pulled up a picture of the black backed jackal. That coyote looks EXACTLY like them.
by eloodo
Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: hard extraction
Replies: 9
Views: 2258

Re: hard extraction

Well my extraction problem came back. I really thought I had it diagnosed correctly with the headspace issue. I will say that adjusting the headspace did help but It wasnt the root of the problem. I found a video that someone posted showing my rifle demonstrating the exact problem that I had: http:/...
by eloodo
Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: hard extraction
Replies: 9
Views: 2258

Re: hard extraction

I did call them but they only wanted me to send the gun in. They were hesitant to try and diagnose over the phone.. Probably should let them know what I found out. Maybe they read these forums though :-)
by eloodo
Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 204 Ruger
Topic: what is the biggest thing
Replies: 77
Views: 20369

Re: what is the biggest thing

I hit the first badger at 65yds and the big "buck" badger at 184yds. The scrawny coyote went down at 320yds (range finder). The second badger and coyote were head shots. All were hit with the 39sbk and never took another step. Great bullet for accuracy and devastation out of my Savage 12 f...
by eloodo
Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: hard extraction
Replies: 9
Views: 2258

Re: hard extraction

Hoping someone has an answer to this. I have a Savage Mod 12 that is giving me stiff extraction on my reloads and some factory loads. The Savage factory rep says they dimension their chambers to SAMMI mins. Checking my fired cases shows the headspace at .002 below min. Allowing for .002 spring back...