1st time with my .204
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:07 pm
I've had my Cz Varmint .204 since last August,but due to ill health only managed to get out yesterday (Sunday) for the first time.I was out with my shooting buddy Terry after rabbits,we first saw some and the range finder read 183yards,I took the shot and dropped the rabbit,very pleased with that one.Terry and I split up.he was shooting at a maximum of 100yards with his .22WMR, and I was in a part of the field where it's difficult to get closer than 150yards,the next rabbit 'pinged' on the rangefinder at 286yards,I wasn't sure if I should take the shot,but decided to,aiming at the neck and chest (to be sure of a hit)I was pleased to see the rabbit was hit where i'd aimed.A little later ,I had another at 229 yards,then to cap it all,I MISSED a 'sitter'at 70yards .I've been reloading Winchester brass,27gns H322, and 32 gn Hornady V-Max.
I'm more than pleased with the performance of this calibre,and it certainly has surprised me as to what it can do,i'll be trying the Sierra 39gn Blitzking next( from comments on here,the 40gn V-Max may not be the best for my rifle) and will have to see how it goes.
What a fantastic calibre it is, i'd been using my .22 Hornet for most of my shooting,but honestly believe that the .204 is the way forward.
Alan
Hopefully,my health will allow me to get out more and i'll get some more.BUT,not sure if I should post pictures of shot prey.
I'm more than pleased with the performance of this calibre,and it certainly has surprised me as to what it can do,i'll be trying the Sierra 39gn Blitzking next( from comments on here,the 40gn V-Max may not be the best for my rifle) and will have to see how it goes.
What a fantastic calibre it is, i'd been using my .22 Hornet for most of my shooting,but honestly believe that the .204 is the way forward.
Alan
Hopefully,my health will allow me to get out more and i'll get some more.BUT,not sure if I should post pictures of shot prey.