SmallCaliberCentral

Yep, my fault for not including that info. I do have a factory 1:12 twist. Im also not reloading yet. I would love to scrounge up some factory federal 39 sbk’s to try but im assuming they were discontinued. I also want to try the hsm 35gr bergers. Soon as i do start reloading, those are the first ro...

I agree with rick. You bought the 204 because i assume it is the round you wanted. See if sav will make it right. If your going as far as swapping barrels, why not a new 204r barrel with a 1:11 twist if you want 40’s to group well? My howa shoots 40’s like crap, but my compass (1:10 twist) shoots th...

So ive read a ton on 204R forum before getting both of my 204’s but this is my first post here! Thanks for all the help thus far! Anyways, my howa 1500 laminate varminter shoots Factory 32 gr vmax like a champ (7/16”@100 yards). I tried the 40’s and opened up to a 2”+ group with a couple even key-ho...