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I Need Some Advice - 28 Nosler
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<blockquote data-quote="eshorebwhntr" data-source="post: 1305377" data-attributes="member: 17112"><p>I think you have the right idea on trying to recreate the load that was given to you by the builder. I don't think the old primers are an issue. In that cartridge, either H1000 or Retumbo should work. Others may work and may work better but I would think you could get something satisfactory out of them. I wouldn't think that you would have hardened carbon fouling yet but if a local guy has a borescope that might be the best way to tell. I use all Boretec stuff too. Jags and brushes just so I feel confident about reading my patches and not getting false indicators.</p><p></p><p>I would probably try to get the barrel as clean as possible of carbon and copper and shoot 2 - 3 shot groups with the load the builder recommended. After cleaning the first 3 may be a little off but the next 3 should produce a group similar to the size of the target sent with the gun.</p><p></p><p>If that fails I would maybe ask the gunsmith to load you a few rounds from his lot of components just to rule out differences in powder, primer, and bullet lots. Or maybe just ask his recommendation of what to do. I think if its a good gunsmith and you approach him with the info you've shared here with the same good demeanor as it seems you have here (just wanting to get the gun figured out, not ****y or pointing fingers) I'd think he would be more than willing to help you.</p><p></p><p>As for oddball stuff...maybe inconsistent neck tension, check for barrel free float or any spots that are touching, check action screw torque, debris on the bolt face causing headspace issues, nicks in the crown on the barrel. </p><p></p><p>Also, are these shot from the magazine or single feed? If from the magazine the possible neck tension issue may cause the bullet seating depth to shift under recoil. Slim chance but worth a check I guess.</p><p></p><p>Good luck. Hope you get it figured out.</p><p></p><p>Also, if you need a few 180 VLD's to try just drop me a PM and we can work something out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="eshorebwhntr, post: 1305377, member: 17112"] I think you have the right idea on trying to recreate the load that was given to you by the builder. I don't think the old primers are an issue. In that cartridge, either H1000 or Retumbo should work. Others may work and may work better but I would think you could get something satisfactory out of them. I wouldn't think that you would have hardened carbon fouling yet but if a local guy has a borescope that might be the best way to tell. I use all Boretec stuff too. Jags and brushes just so I feel confident about reading my patches and not getting false indicators. I would probably try to get the barrel as clean as possible of carbon and copper and shoot 2 - 3 shot groups with the load the builder recommended. After cleaning the first 3 may be a little off but the next 3 should produce a group similar to the size of the target sent with the gun. If that fails I would maybe ask the gunsmith to load you a few rounds from his lot of components just to rule out differences in powder, primer, and bullet lots. Or maybe just ask his recommendation of what to do. I think if its a good gunsmith and you approach him with the info you've shared here with the same good demeanor as it seems you have here (just wanting to get the gun figured out, not ****y or pointing fingers) I'd think he would be more than willing to help you. As for oddball stuff...maybe inconsistent neck tension, check for barrel free float or any spots that are touching, check action screw torque, debris on the bolt face causing headspace issues, nicks in the crown on the barrel. Also, are these shot from the magazine or single feed? If from the magazine the possible neck tension issue may cause the bullet seating depth to shift under recoil. Slim chance but worth a check I guess. Good luck. Hope you get it figured out. Also, if you need a few 180 VLD's to try just drop me a PM and we can work something out. [/QUOTE]
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