Josebigsky
Well-Known Member
I inherited a MONTANA Rifle Company 300 WSM from a friend who passed away. I took it out to shoot with his reloads. I have attached a photo of what happened to the primers. My research has me believe that there is too much pressure in the case.
I bought some factory loads and there were no problems with pierced primers.
Componets used are:
Nosler Cases
180 Grain Accubond
Federal Match 215 Magnum Primers
64 Grains of Hybrid 100V (Max Load in Nosler book)
COAL is 2.850
Avg velocity 3082 FPS for shots fired
I have reloaded for 25 years and this has never happened to me. What would you do if you were me?
a. Pull the bullets remeasure and reduce powder charge to 62 grains
b. Reseat the bullets further in the case to get off the lands and therefore reduce pressure.
c. Something else? Please explain.
Thank you!
I bought some factory loads and there were no problems with pierced primers.
Componets used are:
Nosler Cases
180 Grain Accubond
Federal Match 215 Magnum Primers
64 Grains of Hybrid 100V (Max Load in Nosler book)
COAL is 2.850
Avg velocity 3082 FPS for shots fired
I have reloaded for 25 years and this has never happened to me. What would you do if you were me?
a. Pull the bullets remeasure and reduce powder charge to 62 grains
b. Reseat the bullets further in the case to get off the lands and therefore reduce pressure.
c. Something else? Please explain.
Thank you!