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by bigdaddyWSM
Wed Nov 11, 2020 6:34 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: Coyotes
Replies: 27
Views: 15344

Re: Coyotes

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Been getting some, changing up my calls ( using Fox pup distress, coin fight, etc.) but noticing I have to stay on stands 35-45 minutes before they come in.
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by bigdaddyWSM
Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:55 am
Forum: Optics
Topic: Vortex optics
Replies: 16
Views: 10301

Re: Vortex optics

I have all Vortex, a 6-24X50 strike eagle on my .204, A 5-25x50 pst gen2 on my 6mmCM, a 15-60x52 golden eagle on my 6.5CM, plus assorted others. very good luck with them, they track great, are clear & never needed warrenty so far. my 2 cents.
by bigdaddyWSM
Sat Jun 01, 2019 2:11 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: ND PD Hunt on 5-23-2019
Replies: 6
Views: 5495

Re: ND PD Hunt on 5-23-2019

great story & nice shooting/ rifles. i also have not seen too many pups out. hope your back pain gets resolved, take care.
by bigdaddyWSM
Mon May 27, 2019 5:24 pm
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: May 4th 2019 PD's
Replies: 4
Views: 4332

Re: May 4th 2019 PD's

Nice badger & rifle.
by bigdaddyWSM
Mon May 27, 2019 4:17 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Looking for advice on powder change for my Howa 1500
Replies: 4
Views: 3104

Re: Looking for advice on powder change for my Howa 1500

my rifle likes H4895 with 39 gr SBK's and IMR8208 XBR with 35 gr Bergers
by bigdaddyWSM
Mon May 27, 2019 4:00 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: May 4th 2019 PD's
Replies: 4
Views: 4332

May 4th 2019 PD's

My son with his Savage .223 bedded into a Boyds thumbhole stock with an Athlon Midas 4.5-27x50 scope shooting 60 gr Vmax and myself with my Savage model110 in .204 Ruger with 26" barrel in a Bell & Carlson varmint stock shooting 39 gr SBK topped with a Vortex strike eagle 6-24x50 scope went...
by bigdaddyWSM
Mon May 27, 2019 3:58 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: May 4th 2019 PD's
Replies: 0
Views: 7092

May 4th 2019 PD's

My son with his Savage .223 bedded into a Boyds thumbhole stock with an Athlon Midas 4.5-27x50 scope shooting 60 gr Vmax and myself with my Savage model110 in .204 Ruger with 26" barrel in a Bell & Carlson varmint stock shooting 39 gr SBK topped with a Vortex strike eagle 6-24x50 scope went...
by bigdaddyWSM
Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:02 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Found 2 good loads for rifle.
Replies: 2
Views: 2968

Re: Found 2 good loads for rifle.

When I started testing I used roughly the book seating depth, found out my rifle likes the SBK seated a little deeper into case.
by bigdaddyWSM
Sat Apr 20, 2019 5:58 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: Found 2 good loads for rifle.
Replies: 2
Views: 2968

Found 2 good loads for rifle.

After breaking in my Savage 110 with 26" barrel & bell and Carlson stock I tested numerous powders & bullets settling on 2 bullets, 35 grain Bergers & 39 SBK. First load is slower charge of 8208 xbr ( 25.7) for a mv of 3540 and SD of 12.5 ES of 23 group size 0.21" at 100. Depth...
by bigdaddyWSM
Sat Apr 20, 2019 5:40 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: H4895 / Sierra Blitzking
Replies: 9
Views: 4827

Re: H4895 / Sierra Blitzking

my savage liked 27.7 for 3868mv & depth of 2.000 for .021 groups. went out 5/5/19 to shoot PD's also took steel & set it 355 yds to verify load/scope at distance. made Strelok adjustments then had fun, couple 400+ kills, most were 175-350. no young out yet.
by bigdaddyWSM
Mon Apr 08, 2019 3:10 am
Forum: Reloading the 204 Ruger
Topic: pulling bullets
Replies: 5
Views: 3046

Re: pulling bullets

i loaded some 39 gr sbk & noticed 1 with a bad defect, my 223 collet on my rcbs puller worked great.
by bigdaddyWSM
Tue Mar 05, 2019 3:53 am
Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
Topic: ND PD Hunt 8-21-2018
Replies: 2
Views: 769

Re: ND PD Hunt 8-21-2018

great story & pics, im from SD also, Mobridge to be exact. I get leery about walking through towns as always have rattlers trying to chew on me making me sceam like a schoolgirl. cant wait to shoot some myself as im tired of this winter already. (edit,, sorry, thought you were from SD)
by bigdaddyWSM
Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:43 am
Forum: Optics
Topic: 20 moa picatinny rail
Replies: 11
Views: 6324

Re: 20 moa picatinny rail

I put a 20 moa rail on mine,, needed, no, but not gonna hurt plus now i have almost all availiable elevation if needed. besides, its what i had laying around.
by bigdaddyWSM
Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:28 am
Forum: General Reloading
Topic: Chronograph suggestions
Replies: 5
Views: 3147

Re: Chronograph suggestions

I started with the caldwell & it worked fine but always needed a perfect day so i didnt have to fiddle with sun shades, rain, etc. now i use a Labradar everytime since i do lots of load devopment,, just set on bench next to barrel & shoot, no problems. was going to get a Magnetospeed but non...
by bigdaddyWSM
Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:30 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: New 204 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 3837

Re: New 204 owner

Rick, thanks for the info. I did buy a couple hundred 39 gr Sierra blitz kings as I see they are very popular. Looking forward to reading up on some load recipes.