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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Another sticky bolt question
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<blockquote data-quote="Broz" data-source="post: 616076" data-attributes="member: 7503"><p>I take it by the term "Sticky bolt" you are refering to a firm or hard bolt lift after firing the shot. correct?</p><p> </p><p>If so, and this is also accompanied by ejector marks on the head of the case you are over pressure and need to back off 3 to 5 grains and creep back up.</p><p> </p><p>Also note that sometimes these loads that are borderline over pressure are increased pressure wise by a hot chamber that comes from a range session or multipul shot groups. </p><p> </p><p>And yes I have seen factory loads be on the hot side, but those might be ok in a cool chamber. All rifles are different, some just take a lower charge but that does not mean velocity will be down. Pressure is pressure no matted what the charge number is.</p><p> </p><p>You asked if you should be concerned. I say yes, any over prssure loads can be dangerous and for sure are not doing your rifle and brass any good.</p><p> </p><p>Jeff</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broz, post: 616076, member: 7503"] I take it by the term "Sticky bolt" you are refering to a firm or hard bolt lift after firing the shot. correct? If so, and this is also accompanied by ejector marks on the head of the case you are over pressure and need to back off 3 to 5 grains and creep back up. Also note that sometimes these loads that are borderline over pressure are increased pressure wise by a hot chamber that comes from a range session or multipul shot groups. And yes I have seen factory loads be on the hot side, but those might be ok in a cool chamber. All rifles are different, some just take a lower charge but that does not mean velocity will be down. Pressure is pressure no matted what the charge number is. You asked if you should be concerned. I say yes, any over prssure loads can be dangerous and for sure are not doing your rifle and brass any good. Jeff [/QUOTE]
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