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Offline tgschu18

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« on: October 05, 2008, 12:25:53 PM »
I already have a standard 243 that I love.  My question is that I am very interested in getting a 204 for varmint hunting.  Is there any benefit buying one when I already have a 243 thanks ???
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Re: 204
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2008, 01:29:03 PM »
If you like almost no recoil and seeing the bullet impact, there is!! ;D

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Re: 204
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2008, 02:36:44 PM »
Sure there is, ya don't have one do ya? I think if I was in the market for a new varmit cal the .204 would be it, 2nd what Quick says.
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Offline Brock Samson

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Re: 204
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2008, 03:30:19 PM »
One of the coolest things about it is showing off to your friends the "laser-like" speed of the .204.  Pick a distant (300 yards or more) target that makes a sound when hit, and have one of them shoot it with a "regular" caliber.  (i.e. a .223 or slower, but not a hot 220 or 22-250)  Then, shoot it with the 204, and note how the impact comes almost instantly after the hammerfall....   Zoweee! 
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Re: 204
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2008, 11:56:11 PM »
204 shooting is the best  ;D ;D
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Re: 204
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2008, 02:12:54 AM »
Thanks guys I am putting one on my Christmas list.
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Re: 204
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2008, 03:35:06 AM »
Just out of curiosity, I looked at Midway prices for .204 brass.  Man, what a variety - for 100 pieces, Rem.-$24.49, Win.-$21.49, and Norma-$86.99.  Nosler was $33.99 for only 50.

Is Norma and Nosler that much better than Rem. or Win.?
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Re: 204
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2008, 01:08:59 PM »
Yes and no. There really is a MAJOR quality difference and you will shoot more accurately with them IF (GREAT BIG IF) your rifle is up to the task. For most the answer is no it will not really make your gun shoot better.
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Re: 204
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2008, 12:25:29 PM »
Quote from: Chas. on October 07, 2008, 03:35:06 AM
Just out of curiosity, I looked at Midway prices for .204 brass.  Man, what a variety - for 100 pieces, Rem.-$24.49, Win.-$21.49, and Norma-$86.99.  Nosler was $33.99 for only 50.

Is Norma and Nosler that much better than Rem. or Win.?
You can improve the quality of the Rem and Win brass immensely by de-burring the flash holes and uniforming the primer pockets. Dave
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