Yeah, i heard the 50gr in a 12 twist was unpredictable, but i didnt realise that bad !
I read some US forums and there is a lot of chatter about 10 twist being optimum for the .204 if heavier projectiles are intended and apparently it doesnt need to be a custom barrel job either, Thompson...
Hi,
The Scottish act does not appear to specify a min calibre, only grains and muzzle energy.
My main concern is will a 50gr .204 be humane and effective on Roe?
cheers
Hi,
Indeed, I found that site and was curious if the 50gr Berger was suitable for the .204, but again the stability in a 1 in 12 is a concern.
As most of the Roe i shoot are under 100yds I wasn't sure if the accuracy was likely to be too affected over those distances.
cheers
Hi,
I am about to purchase a .204 Ruger for fox as i have heard great things about the accuracy and effectiveness if the calibre. It came up in conversation that Scotland does not specify a min calibre for Roe and as such the .204 with a 50gr would be perfectly legal and humane.
'For roe...
I dont know much about the anscutz but that is some serious pedigree and £££, played with the quad and it was interesting but felt a little bit like a toy. I think CZ have a replacement trigger which is simple to install, can be done at home and costs under £20 ...
Is this for rabbit/crow...
Hi Sam,
I have had two 17hmr rifles, the first i think was a Marlin and it just didn't agree with me, i then replaced it with a CZ and haven't looked back. By the sounds of it the CZ Style will tick all your boxes, the barrel is nickel coated not stainless, but the end result is similar...
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