12FV owners---What factory ammo works for you?

[hardnosestreetcop]

One question for all the other 12FV owners out there. Is anyone else having problems with a weak extractor? My buddy's rifle will drop the empty case inside the action if he doesn't pull the bolt back really fast. I've tried everything I can think of to get it to work right but I'm guessing the ball detent underneath the extractor is in the wrong place creating a loose hold. My rifle flings the case out no matter how slow I pull the bolt rearward.

I ve never had any problems with extraction in my Model 12 at all

[WV1951]

I have some Australian Outback and Black Hills on the way. Anxious to see how they do.

Looks like the suggestions might pay off. With my ability. or lack thereof, I probably wouldn't get much more from reloads.
My first try. Gonna wait for cooler weather before going back out.

[LoneWolf]

Looks like you're getting there now!

[Texas10]

I decided to just go ahead and buy a hundred 9/64" steel balls from Amazon. Nine bucks and two days later I replaced the balls under the extractor on both guns and now they eject more reliably.

Talk about a quick and easy fix!

[WV1951]

If any are wondering about consistency, I have found the Black Hills to hold the tightest tolerance for OAL, if it makes any difference. Out of a box of fifty, the OAL does not vary more than .004. I have measured all that I shot(8-10 brands) and by far this is the most consistent.

[WV1951]

Few more added to first post.

[NDAR15MAN]

I hear that these guns shoot austrilian out back 69 gr hp really good. Going to try to buy one box and try it out. Martyd

[WV1951]

Try the AE223GTV in 50 grain. Pretty consistent 3/4 minute but many times will put 3 in a ragged hole at 100 yds.

Finally found some. Shot a couple of groups. Sub MOA but still not as good as the Australian Outback and Black Hills in my rifle. As with the other lighter pills, POI was considerably different, but consistent. Most of them shoot 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches to the right. Of course, YMMV.

Managed to shoot a 4 group .350 today with the Australian Outback. Don't think I can do much better without a lot more practice.
All in all, I am pleased with the 12FV and the AO

[NDAR15MAN]

I am going to buy done Australian outback 69 gr. I think only place that sales it is cabelas ? Martyd

[The Coach]

I am going to buy done Australian outback 69 gr. I think only place that sales it is cabelas ? Martyd

http://ammoseek.com/ammo/223-remingt...ifle-69grains-

[Texas10]

I mail ordered 5 boxes of the Australian Outback 223 69 gr SMK from Cabelas after reading about them here, and tried them out in my 8 twist 12 BVSS and my sons 9 twist 12FV. Shot much better in his gun putting 5 in a 3/4 inch group at 100 yds, albeit in an indoor range.

So took his rifle and the Outback for a little pig hunting under the super hunters moon. Took a 180 lb boar with one shot through the lungs and heart.

Shoots tight, and shoots deadly. What's not to like?

[NDAR15MAN]

Wow. Sounds good. I will order a box and if they shoot good might try to catch 1000 rounds on sale. That would last me the rest of my life. Thanks. Marty

[WV1951]

I mail ordered 5 boxes of the Australian Outback 223 69 gr SMK from Cabelas.

Shoots tight, and shoots deadly. What's not to like?

For those who do not reload(like me), won't do much better for factory ammo. Also, if you ever see any Black Hills 68grainers, might try a few.