Rem LVSF .204 Ruger
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I don't own this rifle but I do shoot that calibre so perhaps I could offer some observations. I load my own and after trying different bullet types, weights etc. I settled on a 40 grain Berger. This has a very good trajectory compared with the lighter and faster bullets and carries a lot more energy downrange. I would suggest trying the Hornady 40 grain factory ammunition that uses the Nosler bullet but let the rifle tell you what it "likes" best. I would be interested to hear of your experiences.
Jim.
Jim.
Thanks for your respons Jim.
I had the LVSF out today. I tried a box of Hornady 40 grain nosler and the Hornady 45 grain soft point. It shot the 40 and 45 both well. 3 shot groups just under 1" I have the 40gr sighted in 2" high at 100M , the 45Grain were consistantly 1/2" lower than the 40grain A 100M. Then i moved out to 200M with the 40 gr and the 45. After letting the barrel cool , then a fast barrel cleaning, I shot two more three shot groups.
They seemed to open up some. The 40 grainers were about 1.50" group. one shot in the bull maybe 1/2" high, the next two seemed to go high right and mid bull right to form a 1.5" triangular group. The 45 grainers opened up a little more maybe 2.5 group all three right of the bull and a little high. I think this gun shoots great but will need a trigger job as the trigger pull is heavier than i like.
Next time I'll shoot 200 Meters again and will see if i can find some more ammo chioces. All in all, I'm really happy with the Horandy 40 grain Nosler. The Gun will be a keeper for sure.
This is a fun calaber to shoot and will have to try it out on a yote this Fall
Thanks for the help Jim .
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.204 Ruger
Yep I agree. FUN! I was in Orillia today and stopped @ Tremblays. They had two boxes of Hornady 32Grain V-Max. 4250 FT per second. I'm interested to see how these shoot compared to the 40Grain V-max. I will let you know in a week or so. Anyone else shoot the LVSF in .204 Ruger?
Bob
If you are in Orillia, Epps is usually a few dollars cheaper on there Hornady ammo, they are a distributer rather than a retailer. The 32s are great. It's like the bullets has left and hit target before you even knew you fired it the recoil is completely not existent. I shoot the 40's on the yotes. I just like the heavier bullet for peace of mind I guess. Altho I have yet to paper both further than 100 to see which works better.
I live in Beaverton, It's VERY hard to live half hours from those stores.
I live in Beaverton, It's VERY hard to live half hours from those stores.
Do any of you guys out there own one of these in .204Ruger?
Whats store bought ammo should i try first. I want to use this on Yotes?
Anyone have any store bought ammo that works well and are somewhat accurate?
Help me get started.
Tikka
I have a 700 SPS in 204 Ruger. I've been using Hornady ammo (32 and 40 gr) and get 1/2" or slightly better groups @ 100 yards every time. I haven't bothered to reload yet as the Hornady ammo more than meets my requirements and time spent hunting/shooting is better than time spent reloading!
