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7 STW with tight/minimum headspace
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<blockquote data-quote="MNbogboy" data-source="post: 1556641" data-attributes="member: 18849"><p>Exactly where I would start. Do this trial with several cases that you know dont fit. If they all go easy the go ahead and remove or have removed material off the top of your shell holder.</p><p></p><p>Also does this problem exist with more than one brand/batch of brass? If it does it may certainly be belt to bolt tight headspace.</p><p></p><p>If it is still hard to close after your first test then the belt to bolt head clearance is most likely the issue. If it possible to locate the original smith & reamer have him hand ream a couple thousandth more. After that you will be able to headspace your reloads off the shoulder to control brass life.</p><p>Some smiths may refuse to run a reamer in a used chamber without scoping it first.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with solving the issue.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MNbogboy, post: 1556641, member: 18849"] Exactly where I would start. Do this trial with several cases that you know dont fit. If they all go easy the go ahead and remove or have removed material off the top of your shell holder. Also does this problem exist with more than one brand/batch of brass? If it does it may certainly be belt to bolt tight headspace. If it is still hard to close after your first test then the belt to bolt head clearance is most likely the issue. If it possible to locate the original smith & reamer have him hand ream a couple thousandth more. After that you will be able to headspace your reloads off the shoulder to control brass life. Some smiths may refuse to run a reamer in a used chamber without scoping it first. Good luck with solving the issue. [/QUOTE]
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