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Offline zavada3

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Keyholing
« on: February 15, 2009, 03:12:22 PM »
I recently got a 204 ruger in a H&R and I took it out to the range today. I shot it a few times and I noticed the bullets were keyholing the bullet was puttin an egg tear mark on the paper. I was using Hornandy 40 grain vmax's I did some research and I seen other people have had this problem. I don't see how this should be normal but I was wondering if any one else has had this problem and what they did to fix it ?
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Re: Keyholing
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2009, 03:17:10 PM »
Generally, this is the result of using a bullet too heavy for the amount of twist in the barrel.  There are many .204 owners here, and I'm sure they will chime in soon.

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Re: Keyholing
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2009, 03:20:05 PM »
forsome reason your bullets are'n being stablized could be twist or bore too big or reallt bad crown.
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Re: Keyholing
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2009, 03:25:27 PM »
Thanks for the quick replys guys. This gun is only 2 days old and I am new to the caliber so I am learning as I go with it. I am goin to pick up a box of 32 grain bullets and see if that helps. If not I don't know what else to do.
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Re: Keyholing
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2009, 03:53:32 PM »
There are a lot of threads on this subject!  I am using both the 32gr accu-point Remington and 32gr v-max and they both have eyes.  They can both do a 1 MOA @ 200yds using a Bushnell 4x12.  It appears that the v-max slightly out performs the Remington but that could be me.
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Re: Keyholing
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2009, 04:22:33 PM »
Here is a few pictures I took with my cell phone they are not the best but they will give yins an idea.

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Re: Keyholing
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2009, 04:47:19 PM »
Be patient! Break your barrel in correctly and read the 101 etc and float the forearm.(I simply made a washer under the barrel lug using a soft plastic material.)  You might need to get 30-60 rds before you really fall in love with this gun and it starts grouping tight.  Again stay with the 32gr for now.  You made a good choice with the 204.   It really does a number on yotes and has excellent ballistics.
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Re: Keyholing
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2009, 05:00:27 PM »
kansasj thanks alot once again this caliber is new to me and I never had a problem like this before. I been reading the 101 all nite I am learning alot from it. I only put about 10 rounds through the gun so it seems I have a ways to go before its broke in. Thanks for your help
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Re: Keyholing
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2009, 07:13:02 PM »
You need to take a really good look at the crown.  What you have is not normal at all.  Larry
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Re: Keyholing
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2009, 07:23:00 PM »
I have to agree with Larry, mine shoots the 40gr Vmax real good with max loads of BL-C2, so does Mitchell's. One member(95 Roadking) had his 204 barrel replaced due to defective rifling, his may not have been the only one in that run of barrels.

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Re: Keyholing
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2009, 03:25:54 AM »
Perhaps it is a bad barrel but consider this website.  Some interesting observations and thoughts on the same. http://www.varminter.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13142
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Re: Keyholing
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2009, 07:44:33 AM »
Thanks for the rest of the information you guys are great and its helping alot. I will try 32 grain bullets out of it this weekend if that dosen't work I will call H&R and see what they have to say?
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Re: Keyholing
« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2009, 08:30:30 AM »
Let us know how things turn out!
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