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Definitely gave him a belly ache for sure.

Thanks guys.

Can or would someone compare the 20 practical to the 204R in terms of recoil, powder consumption , barrel wear, etc., like you have here. I have a FV12 in 204R and like it, it's accurate and fun to shoot, etc., just thinking of a winter project since the FV12's are inexpensive base to start with. LOL.

Good report, thanks for the pics and comments.

Most 204R's are long throated, just load to recommended OAL, you can adjust a little bit but still need to keep enough bullet in the neck for adequate tension. 204's don't mine jumping at all. Might try the Sierra 39g instead of the 40g vmax, the 12 twist and 40's don't always play well together.

Well, the weather finally cooperated today for a trip to the range. Got the seating depth finalized, gonna/can finish loading up the ammo for the FV12 now, then load up some the R700. Even found some more 39g SBK for the 204R in the file cabinet. LOL. The weather experts are calling for more rain ov...

I'm looking forward to the trip, I was on a PD trip in the mid 90's and enjoyed it but life got in the way so now I'm going to try and make up for lost time. Never shot at a GS but I'll be out that way, maybe I'll swing by for a trial run at 'em. LOL

I'm in process of loading up my ammo for a scheduled PD trip in early June, I have 700 rds loaded for my R700 in 223, just 300 (so far) for the FV12 in 223 and about 600 for my 204R. I have to finish my seating depth test on the FV12 223 but the weather is NOT cooperating right now. Temps are warmer...

I tried pulling some of the factory ammo using a enertia hammer and could not get the bullets to budge after 75 solid hits, tried the RCBS collet puller, no dice, so went with the side cutters to remove the bullets. I believe I got a box or 2 of low QC ammo, brass is ok after 2x firing but don't bot...

I've reloaded Fiocchi factory ammo brass 5x times for load development, no issues once you get it fireformed to the chamber. Had several raised primers on the first firing (factory ammo), but primer pockets ok (tight) and the brass finally fireformed to the chamber.

Just to update this thread, the factory ammo in question had a couple QC issues such as short headspace on the brand new brass, several pieces of the brass are still "short" per SAAMI specs although they shoot fine for fouler loads and light powder charges. The brass did "grow" s...

Sorry it was a rough trip for you. Get well soon.

I tried Varget but it's a PITA to get into the cases. Benchmark is working good for me right now in my FV12

Good read, thanks for sharing

Just like being there. Thanks for posting.