.204 Ruger Grouping

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bunny shooter
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.204 Ruger Grouping

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3 x shot group fired with my Remy LVSF with Timney Trigger using Federal 39 grain ammo (factory) at 100 yards off a bipod with no rear support using a S&B "Long Range" 4 - 16 x 50 scope (set on 16 x)

Circle is one inch and group measures just about half an inch :D
Sth Oz Dan
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Re: .204 Ruger Grouping

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Shouldn't have any trouble whackin bunnies with that!
bunny shooter
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Re: .204 Ruger Grouping

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Sth Oz Dan wrote:Shouldn't have any trouble whackin bunnies with that!
I don't :P

It's pretty good on foxes too :D
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Re: .204 Ruger Grouping

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I read elsewhere on this forum that Federal have ceased making the 39gn load.
Uh-oh. Better go grab some now, or start reloading.
Most guys have had a lot of success reloading 39BKs. And you can do them a LOT cheaper than the Federal loads (once you've got all the gear :lol: )
bunny shooter
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Re: .204 Ruger Grouping

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Sth Oz Dan wrote:I read elsewhere on this forum that Federal have ceased making the 39gn load.
:( I hope not as they run best out of my rifle. 32 Hornady are OK but I find 'em a bit too fast. 40 Grain Hornady group like a shottie in my rifle.

I'm screwed*
Sth Oz Dan wrote:Uh-oh. Better go grab some now, or start reloading.
Most guys have had a lot of success reloading 39BKs. And you can do them a LOT cheaper than the Federal loads (once you've got all the gear :lol: )
* Here in Rep. of Ireland we are not allowed reload :wall:
Sth Oz Dan
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Re: .204 Ruger Grouping

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bunny shooter wrote:Here in Rep. of Ireland we are not allowed reload
Might be a good time to move :lol:
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