Reloading Fiocchi 204R brass

[k9i449]

Has anyone had any good or bad experiences reloading Fiocchi brass? I loading 39gr SBK H4895, Winchester, Hornady brass good. Fiocchi all over the place. Barrel is SS 24" MGM 1-11 twist. FL sized and Trimmed.

THANKS

[jpx2rk]

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.

[k9i449]

I had some flat primers and raised primers also. I talk to Fiocchi they wanted lots #s and what ammo I had left. Seems bullets seat
tight on reloading.

[jpx2rk]

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 bother measuring/monitoring the headspace on 'em, will drive you around corner quickly.

[k9i449]

I weight some of the brass alot heavier than Hornady. Measured neck thickness, best I could. about the same.

[k9i449]

I sent back all the Fiocchi ammo, I kept about 30 pieces of the brass, I had all ready trimmed and pre it. I don't like the way the bullet seat, takes alot of pressure, even in a Redding press. I don't think I'll load it again.