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Model 700 extraction issue
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<blockquote data-quote="AZShooter" data-source="post: 1520233" data-attributes="member: 5219"><p>Generally light camming would be enough. I had a custom rifle chambered locally and the gunsmith had the headspace on the tight side. Had to grind off some metal from the shell holder which could also be done by removing some metal from end of die. Shellholder is a cheaper way to see if it helps.</p><p></p><p>My 300 RUM I have now uses a custom reamer. I did the work myself. After a couple of firings the base doesn't size down enough.(same thing happens with my friend's factory Remington 300 RUM) I took a RCBS FL die and using a carbide tool bit I cut through the case hardened surface and removed both ends of die. Polished the openings and now I have a custom small base die. I can adjust it to size the base down enough for easy feeding and extraction. Liked it so much made another for a 338 RCM. IMO some of these cases, WSM included, don't have the right sizing dies to match up with chamber dimensions. The thicker brass won't size down easily and springs back. That is why I suggested if you still have issues with tight brass you could get Whidden or some other company to make you a specialized sizing die to suit your needs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZShooter, post: 1520233, member: 5219"] Generally light camming would be enough. I had a custom rifle chambered locally and the gunsmith had the headspace on the tight side. Had to grind off some metal from the shell holder which could also be done by removing some metal from end of die. Shellholder is a cheaper way to see if it helps. My 300 RUM I have now uses a custom reamer. I did the work myself. After a couple of firings the base doesn't size down enough.(same thing happens with my friend's factory Remington 300 RUM) I took a RCBS FL die and using a carbide tool bit I cut through the case hardened surface and removed both ends of die. Polished the openings and now I have a custom small base die. I can adjust it to size the base down enough for easy feeding and extraction. Liked it so much made another for a 338 RCM. IMO some of these cases, WSM included, don't have the right sizing dies to match up with chamber dimensions. The thicker brass won't size down easily and springs back. That is why I suggested if you still have issues with tight brass you could get Whidden or some other company to make you a specialized sizing die to suit your needs. [/QUOTE]
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