.20 Vartarg?

[kzelmer]

I am hoping that someone has some experience with this cartridge. I'm thinking of getting one for mostly target shooting and perhaps the odd coyote. I like the idea of low noise, low powder charge=long barrel life and being able to see the impact through the scope.

Is fireforming the brass as easy as I've read, run the .221 case through a full length die, load, shoot? Is finding brass a problem?

The other option I'm considering is the .221 Fireball. From what I can tell the difference between the two is 1.5" at 200 and 4" at 300yrds. Any opinions on one vs the other?

 

[KDX]

Here's a link to some info.

 

[shimmer]

I just recently got a 20 Vartarg and yes forming the brass is as easy as running the 221 fireball brass through the FL die - the only issue I had was small dents in the shoulder and I believe that is from using too much lube. The link KDX has lots of good info on many of the 20 cal's. I was getting around 3650 fps with some 32 gr vmax's. The dies will be more $ for 20 Vartarg compared to the 221 Fireball. So far I've only got 20 rounds down the barrel - no complaints so far (other than I haven't been able to achieve the same accuracy as my test target, but I know that just has to with the person behind the trigger).