Reloading Fiocchi 204R brass

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k9i449
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.204 Ruger Guns: T/C Encore WeatherGuard MGM barrel, Bushnell 4500 6-24x40

Reloading Fiocchi 204R brass

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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.

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.204 Ruger Guns: Savage 12FV, R783/20P combo
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Re: Reloading Fiocchi 204R brass

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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.
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Re: Reloading Fiocchi 204R brass

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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.
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Re: Reloading Fiocchi 204R brass

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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.
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Re: Reloading Fiocchi 204R brass

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I weight some of the brass alot heavier than Hornady. Measured neck thickness, best I could. about the same.
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Re: Reloading Fiocchi 204R brass

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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.
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