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Frustrated with Savage Lapua 338......
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 701018" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I have a fairly new Savage 111 FCP/338 Lapua and so far I haven't experience any issues shooting 90 grains of H1000. I'm still working on optimizing my loads. So far, groups are running consistent .25-.5" at 100 yards. I'm curious if you have tried your original load that didn't give the sticky bolt issue using <strong>new, unfired Lapua brass</strong> and see if you still have the issue. I'm assuming you haven't changed your powder lot, and have an accurate reading seating depth which took me a while with this rifle. If your rifle functions Ok with new Lapua, it could be either a headspace issue, or sizing dye adjustment issue. Using a Hornady Lock and Load headspace gauge with the "E" bushing, new Lapua, trimmed and chambered should be 4.317", the fired case on mine is 4.325", the FL sized case is 4.323" using a Redding Competition FL dye. Overall cartridge length for my rifle is 3.717", seating .023" out of the lands with 300gr Bergers. These measurements are consistent with a couple of my buddies that have the same rifle, shoot the same load, and have no issues. If your rifle varies greatly from these stats, sending it back to Savage is the best solution.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 701018, member: 10291"] I have a fairly new Savage 111 FCP/338 Lapua and so far I haven't experience any issues shooting 90 grains of H1000. I'm still working on optimizing my loads. So far, groups are running consistent .25-.5" at 100 yards. I'm curious if you have tried your original load that didn't give the sticky bolt issue using [B]new, unfired Lapua brass[/B] and see if you still have the issue. I'm assuming you haven't changed your powder lot, and have an accurate reading seating depth which took me a while with this rifle. If your rifle functions Ok with new Lapua, it could be either a headspace issue, or sizing dye adjustment issue. Using a Hornady Lock and Load headspace gauge with the "E" bushing, new Lapua, trimmed and chambered should be 4.317", the fired case on mine is 4.325", the FL sized case is 4.323" using a Redding Competition FL dye. Overall cartridge length for my rifle is 3.717", seating .023" out of the lands with 300gr Bergers. These measurements are consistent with a couple of my buddies that have the same rifle, shoot the same load, and have no issues. If your rifle varies greatly from these stats, sending it back to Savage is the best solution. [/QUOTE]
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