Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-15-2023, 01:47 PM
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20 Var Targ
FYI. There is a set of Redding S bushing 20 Var Targ dies listed on E bay this morning. Item# 116009773229. Appears to be at a fair price.
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
08-18-2023, 12:00 AM
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My 20VT is the same way. It shot the H4198...
My 20VT is the same way. It shot the H4198 extremely well. I might have a pound of it left. So, switched gears and started using R-7 does fairly well just not H4198. I wanted to see if anyone else...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
08-17-2023, 08:02 PM
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H 4198/imr 4198
Before the powders become difficult to get. I loaded a lot of H 4198 and have a couple rifles that shot very nice groups with it. Since it's been unavailable now for what 2 or 3 years now, I found...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
08-16-2023, 01:41 PM
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39gr 20cal Sierra
FYI. Natchez has 39gr Sierra BK in 500 count at $139.49 plus free shipping for today only. Use code FS230814. First I've seen in quit awhile.
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-06-2023, 11:55 PM
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-10-2021, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-10-2021, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-09-2021, 09:32 PM
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-09-2021, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 7
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Weaver Scope Repair
I've got a Weaver T-36 that has gone off the reservation and is need of some repair. I've been trying to get a hold of Bill Ackerman shop to see about fixing it. I've tried calling and sending emails...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-31-2020, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-27-2019, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 21
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George, I was luck to find a place in western...
George, I was luck to find a place in western Kansas that we have been going back to for several years. Poison has taken a toil on the dogs in and around that area. So I've been trying to branch out...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-24-2019, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 21
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We traveled through that area last year on...
We traveled through that area last year on vacation. Being a dog hunter I was drooling all over the window of the car at the dog towns we passed. I thought that I would maybe want to come back and...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
11-15-2018, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,852
Var-targ
Great pictures. Always enjoy reading and viewing your post.
I have found that regular old R-P 221 Fireball brass to be the best way to go with my 20VT. I tried several different powder/bullet...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
05-21-2018, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
05-21-2018, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 3
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219 Zipper
Going to need some help on this one. When my wife an I were first married she had a uncle who lived in Colorado and hunted elk and mule deer. I loved listening to the stories . He would also talk...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-13-2017, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 15
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First off. Thanks Chuck, Marcus. Right now I'm...
First off. Thanks Chuck, Marcus. Right now I'm going to let all this sit until I rethink this matter. Again if I'm flustered and if I try to plow through this I won't see my mistakes and still have...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-12-2017, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 15
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I'm using a Redding S die with the 0.202...
I'm using a Redding S die with the 0.202 expanding button and yes some of the brass pulls WAY harder then the others. The neck turning set up is a standard Forster turning tool with a 0.202. neck...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-11-2017, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 15
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OK Chuck. I guess I'm not following what your...
OK Chuck. I guess I'm not following what your talking about when you say I need to use a mandrel to true the neck after sizing? In the last step using the 0.226 bushing I have the inside neck button...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-08-2017, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 15
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Ok, I'm messing with a few cases I've necked...
Ok, I'm messing with a few cases I've necked down. I thought that I would go ahead and turn the necks to 0.226. The neck turning pilot measures 0.2024 and it won't enter the case worth beans. I...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-08-2017, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 15
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Not sure what the neck measures. I didn't get a...
Not sure what the neck measures. I didn't get a blueprint from the smith. I do know that if the neck measures 0.232 with a bullet seated it won't chamber. if it's over 0.229 /0.230 it will chamber an...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-07-2017, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 15
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20-222
Ok I would guess this has come up before, but I'm struggling to get a handle on this problem. I'm using new 222 WW brass. I've run it through a Redding bushing die down to 0.226 with a neck button of...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
09-23-2017, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 16
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lapua
I scored several boxes a few years ago in 221FB and 222. I want to try to work with the 222 to build 20-222 brass but haven't screwed up the courage to try it yet. I don't want to foul-up any brand...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
09-23-2017, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 14
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Barrel life
I was told a barrel was like a set of tires. They start wearing the minute they hit the road. You rotate and maintain them they'll last a long time. The other side of that coin is if you have a hot...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
09-18-2017, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,071
20cal
Hey Bill by chance do you have a blueprint of the 20scc? Would like to show my smith. Thanks
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
09-18-2017, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,071
20 cal
Just got back from spending the day in a couple dog patches with my good friend out west. I had my 20-222 and 204 Ruger. I'm still working out some neck thickness problems with the 20-222 but holy...
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