SmallCaliberCentral

Oh no, I've got a box or 2 of those Nosler's to test in my FV12, maybe I'll get "lucky".

I don't think the 204 was designed for MV that low. Your reduced loads are well below the suggested min start loads in the two manuals I have, and I've read comments where the 204 really shines with higher MV. Factory ammo is quite a bit faster than your loads which could account for the difference ...

I've read that FB bullets are more accurate at shorter ranges than BT's, which were you shooting?

Jim, this subject can be mind boggeling with all the various component combinations, not to mention quite expensive. For me, I pick the bullet I want to use in a given rifle for the intended purpose, assuming it is correct for the twist in question. Then after some reading/research, pick two or thr...

I'm new to the reloading game, BUT I read a lot of different forums, paying more attention to the calibers I shoot which are 204 & 223. I plan on making some trips out west for pdogs, and chase groundhogs and 'yotes around home, so I focus more on load info pertaining to those types of shooting/...

I got 2 bags of Win 204 brass from Cabelas online about 2 months ago and 2 bags from BPS in store about the same time. Of the 400 cases, ~100 cases were deformed in the shoulder area similar to another thread posted in the 204 reloading section. I have misplaced the receipt so I may/am out about $30...

I go with #5, it depends on the gun and what it likes. Two identical guns probably will not like the same factory ammo, but, could shoot groups that are close or similar to each other with the same ammo. Finding a factory ammo the gun likes gives you a starting point for handloading IMO as you have ...

You don't mention what brand of rifles they are, but I've got a Savage FV12 in 204, and had some issues with Fiochhi ammo, see this thread: http://204ruger.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=11619 I had the same idea of reloading the Fiochhi brass but I'm going to think about it alot 1st, and see what the ...

I shot some other ammo, Hornady 32gr and Winchester 40gr Ballistic tips, and no problems with either those two, and after talking to a couple of experienced/knowledgeable reloaders at my gun range, I've come to the conclusion it's probably the ammo. Possibly loose primer pockets, maybe the loads are...

I think it's a Savage issue. Bushing the bolt will fix it. I have the same gun and read on another forum about the issues. Mine doesn't do it but the guy whose gun did was worried about pressure with his reloads. Another guy gave a lengthy explanation about the Savage bolt design and machining proc...

Just an update as the search continues. I ordered some GO/NO GO gauges from Brownells, and they came, so I checked the HS using the gauges by Manson. The go gauge closed w/o issue, while the bolt would not close on the NO GO gauge. Have some more ammo ordered (different brands) but not arrived yet f...

Here are the 32gr Fiochhi factory loads (not reloads) cases, I only fired 10 rounds of the 32 gr and you can see there are a couple raised primers but not anywhere near the 40 gr cases. The case laying along the top is an unfired round. http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a515/jimp10/Savage%20FV%201...

Thanks for the suggestion but what does bushing the bolt accomplish???

It was warm/hot when I was shooting (low 90's) but the firing line is covered where I go and I try to keep the ammo covered in some form or fashion with a towel or hiding behind the bag rest, etc. as the sun does shine on the bench tops as the day goes along. Will look into finding a reputable gunsm...

Finally got to the range with my new Savage FV 12 204 Ruger, and took one box of Fiocchi 32gr Vmax and one box of Fiocchi 40gr Vmax as that's all I've got for it. Started out with the 40 gr ammo, and since it was a new gun and all I was inspecting the cases after each round was fired. The very 1st r...