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<blockquote data-quote="SageRatShooter" data-source="post: 2041235" data-attributes="member: 100099"><p>So I think this is what I would do if it were my rifle. And no it is not normal.</p><p>1) get factory ammo mid weight for the caliber stay away from the really heavy long bullets for now in case it is a short throat and your previous attempts were jammed causing a pressure spike.</p><p>2) measure your previously fired brass and compare to specs for any abnormalities. If there is something strange stop and discuss with CA or another smith for remedy before going any further.</p><p>3)If you can check your throat for jam do so and compare to the ogive on the factory ammo to verify you are not hard jammed causing pressure.</p><p>4) If you can scope barrel and chamber do so looking for signs of a machining problem.</p><p>3)If fired brass mic's ok and you feel it is safe to shoot go to range with a chronograph.</p><p>4) Fire and compare velocities and see where you are on the pressure vs velocity.</p><p>Your next steps will depend on what you find. I know its a pain to go through all this but we've probably all had to deal with this at some point.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SageRatShooter, post: 2041235, member: 100099"] So I think this is what I would do if it were my rifle. And no it is not normal. 1) get factory ammo mid weight for the caliber stay away from the really heavy long bullets for now in case it is a short throat and your previous attempts were jammed causing a pressure spike. 2) measure your previously fired brass and compare to specs for any abnormalities. If there is something strange stop and discuss with CA or another smith for remedy before going any further. 3)If you can check your throat for jam do so and compare to the ogive on the factory ammo to verify you are not hard jammed causing pressure. 4) If you can scope barrel and chamber do so looking for signs of a machining problem. 3)If fired brass mic's ok and you feel it is safe to shoot go to range with a chronograph. 4) Fire and compare velocities and see where you are on the pressure vs velocity. Your next steps will depend on what you find. I know its a pain to go through all this but we've probably all had to deal with this at some point. [/QUOTE]
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