39 grain Sierra Blitzkings and groundhogs

Experiences and effectiveness in hunting with the 204 Ruger.
FireBallGuy
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Re: 39 grain Sierra Blitzkings and groundhogs

Post by FireBallGuy »

The 39 grain Blitzking is my bullet of choice.....PERIOD!! have tried almost all of them and my VSF LOVES blitzkings either weight. With it's favorite loads, it will put 5 into less than 3/8" with great speed, what more do you need? The gun is a little fickle as far as powder likes and dislikes but as long as it is benchmark or RL-10X it is all good!! The load I have settled on for this winter is 25.5 grains of benchmark with the 39 grain BK 2.325" COL at 3840fps, should be lethal on dogs and bunnies!!
Remington Model 700 SPS 17 Remington Fireball Nikon Buckmaster 6-18X40SF, Remington Model 700 VSF 204 Ruger Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24X40AO, Savage Model 12 FVSS .22-250 Remington Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24X40AO
FireBallGuy
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.204 Ruger Guns: Remington Model 700 VSF 204 Ruger
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Re: 39 grain Sierra Blitzkings and groundhogs

Post by FireBallGuy »

As far as surface splash, I have shot jacks at anywhere from 50 to 375 yards and all I am seeing is a tiny hole in and a good size hole out. Nothing is blowing up on contact in my experiences.
Remington Model 700 SPS 17 Remington Fireball Nikon Buckmaster 6-18X40SF, Remington Model 700 VSF 204 Ruger Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24X40AO, Savage Model 12 FVSS .22-250 Remington Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24X40AO
kenbrofox
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Re: 39 grain Sierra Blitzkings and groundhogs

Post by kenbrofox »

Hi, just a thought, has anybody tried James Calhoons 20 cal. bullets. Double HP in 33 & 39gr? I have the 39g on order, but it will be a while before they arrive and get put to use. :D Ken.
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