Remington 700 LV SF .204 that WON'T shoot?????

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Havin a bad day? The guy came here looking for some help, give it to him or don't. He stated where he was with his new gun and that he was looking for some suggestions. I didn't see where he was bxtchin about anything. He has a new gun that is spraying and is concerned. I don't see the need for the attitude.



skb2706 gave him some very specific and very good help: Try shooting some other bullets in your rifle before you start blaming the rifle.

As I stated above, I know that's not emotional enough for many folks, but its good advice when someone is shooting 40 grain V-max bullets in a 12" twist 20 caliber barrel.

If everyone who shot only 40 grain V-Max bullets in their 204 Ruger rifles posted their results here, the general assumption most folks would get is that the 204 Ruger in an inaccurate cartridge. It's not, and many times what gets blamed on a rifle is not the rifles fault at all either. It might simply be the fact some folks don't know enough to try another bullet and/or, unfortunately, some folks would rather whine than look for a solution.

I hope your day gets better....

-BCB
 
Again, I thought it was a straightforward and sincere post about what to do next. Not everyone here is as knowledgable as some of us "experts". I Didn't get any whining out of it, he was looking for help which is what these forums should be about. skb2076 gave him some advice with a good dose of attitude. Either way maybe it is just the way I read it. I see he is a new guy and would hate to see someone get turned off as there is alot of great knowledge on these boards. Also alot of bashing at times which gets old. Anyway I will leave it at that.

Don't worry about my day, day off with some "new" back issues of Varmint Hunters to read through.

I would still like to hear the outcome on the lighter bullets.
 
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Havin a bad day? The guy came here looking for some help, give it to him or don't. He stated where he was with his new gun and that he was looking for some suggestions. I didn't see where he was bxtchin about anything. He has a new gun that is spraying and is concerned. I don't see the need for the attitude.



No bad day here for me. I believe I gave him an excellent suggestion. Try different ammo. Assuming the gun is the problem using such little bit of input cna be a major waste of time and head you down a road for which the answer won't be found.

Its the internet, with that you will have attitude either real or percieved.
 
Mine in .223 shoots 1/4" groups! I took it to a smith and he floated the barrel and bedded it. The trigger breaks at 1.5#. It's awesome, but sorry about your luck. You might try what I did first.

Joel
 
Its ok i didnt take skb2706's post the wrong way, some of us are simply more tactful than others.

Im going to try the lighter 32grn tonite and see what happens.
If it shows signs of GREATLY improving then i will do the typical barrel floating that is needed on almost all Remys outa the box.
I am new to this forum and to the .204. But i have been reloding and working on rifles for about 10 years and am what i would concider fairly knowledgeable about firearms in general. I just havent gotten into the .204 until lately when the bug finally bit me. That is why i posted for help because i have never fooled with one or reloaded for it. As soon as my dies get here that will change tho.

Again thanks very much for all the help, I am dissappointed tho that i may not be able to shoot the 40gr. Dosent make since to me why a 1-12 twist is not spinning that sucker fast enough to stabilize it. But stranger things have happened
 
Good luck ....it is pretty common that guys have trouble with the 40 gr. Vmaxs and 1-12 rifles. Shoot the Sierra 39 gr. bullet and they will stabilize decent. You aren't given up much there.

I was absent on "tactful day"..........
 
My friends Savage 204 will not shoot 32 gr. bullets at all. Shoots 40 gr. real good and Win. 34 gr, hollow points great. You just have to try different bullets to see what your rifle likes.

I see you reload. Try working up some loads with different weight bullets. There's not one of my rifles that doesn't shoot better with my reloads than with factory loads.

My load is Rem cases, CCI BR4 primer, 30.3 gr. BL-C2 and Hornady 32 gr. V-Max. This load is pushing max so work it up slowly. I worked it up 0.2 gr. at a time till I found the sweet spot.

Both of my LVSF (221 Fireball and 22-250) shot so so with factory ammo but now with reloads, shoot great. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif

Good Luck.
 
Sorry you are having the problem....Man, I am a Remington man! All the ones I've bought shoot. I have 2 - .204's in Remington also....An XR-100 and a Rem. Mod. 7.....Bothe shoot 40's and 39's well.......Hope you get it fixed. Oh, a buddy of mine has a 700LV in .223, his shoots 1/2" all day! gobblr addict
 
A 1 in 12 twist may or may not stabilize a 40 grn V-max. Its almost a crap shoot. I'm on my 3rd 204 and the first one had the 40 V-max completely sideways 10 feet from the muzzle. I don't use them at all anymore. Dave
 
Ok here is the verdict. With a dirty barrel she shot right at one inch, just a tad over with the 32gr Hornady. So im hoping that if i float the barrel and handload her she may be ok after all. Just sucks it wont shoot a 40. When my dies get here im going to try the 39gr Berger tho.

Again thanks for all the input and help.

Shoot Strait!!!
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Ok here is the verdict. With a dirty barrel she shot right at one inch, just a tad over with the 32gr Hornady. So im hoping that if i float the barrel and handload her she may be ok after all. Just sucks it wont shoot a 40. When my dies get here im going to try the 39gr Berger tho.

Again thanks for all the input and help.

Shoot Strait!!!
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The 40 Hornady's have been a problem - some guys rifles shoot them and some don't. I called Hornady and they said that the 40gr bullet is right on the edge of stability with a 12" twist, and that not all 12" twist are actually 12", some might be 12.5" and that is enough to loose it.

It's a shame that rifle makers don't start using 11" or 10", cuz the 40 Hornady is the best 204 bullet out there (design wise).

If you want to shoot a heavier bullet, the 39gr Blitzking is pretty much a sure thing - I have never heard of a problem getting that bullet to shoot well.

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Glad it worked out. Should be able to get her down with some careful handload development. Try the 39 SBK as Cat said, I have never heard of anyone not being able to get those to shoot in their 204. Thanks for the update.
 
Clean your barrel often early and get 100 - 150 rounds through it before you make any decisions on it's inherent accuracy.

Good to hear the 32gr VMax's are better.
 
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