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Savage 111 LRH 338 Lapua chambering problem?
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<blockquote data-quote="SidecarFlip" data-source="post: 635577" data-attributes="member: 39764"><p>Apparently, you are loading light loads and not developing excessive pressure or pressure near the published maximum for that cartridge because they would crack at much less than 10 reloads, without...see below.</p><p> </p><p>Maybe I should qualify that 'Junk' statement a bit.</p><p> </p><p>The factory loads are junk as in hard primers. I originally bought 100 rounds of PPU in 20 boxes to break in the 111 and had a number of misfires. I raiesd a stink with the PPU distributor and got my money back ( with the help of Cabelas Purchasing Department I might add). I've since pulled the bullets ion the remaining rounds, dumped the powder, popped the primers...carefully... and they are resting on the shelf at this time, so, Junk as in factory loads. Can't say about the brass except...</p><p> </p><p>Because of the case design and rhe pressue developed, Lapua 338 cases will crack in the neck after repeated loadings if not annealed, actually all the brands will. Now, if Hornady has improved their base heat treat, maybe they will retain primers. Anyone have an update on that scenario??</p><p> </p><p>Neck cracks are common because the brass work hardens and is no longer ductile. Annealing is the only solution.</p><p> </p><p>Sometimes a 'bargain' isn't really a bargain after all. Still loaded PPU factory rounds are cheap compared to Lapua rounds, just not reliable. If this gun was a range gun, that would be a non-issue. It isn't, so reliability of ammunition is a major issue.</p><p> </p><p>I'm sure Jeff will chime in at some point.... He's the .338 guru.</p><p> </p><p>me, I'm just a hobby shooter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SidecarFlip, post: 635577, member: 39764"] Apparently, you are loading light loads and not developing excessive pressure or pressure near the published maximum for that cartridge because they would crack at much less than 10 reloads, without...see below. Maybe I should qualify that 'Junk' statement a bit. The factory loads are junk as in hard primers. I originally bought 100 rounds of PPU in 20 boxes to break in the 111 and had a number of misfires. I raiesd a stink with the PPU distributor and got my money back ( with the help of Cabelas Purchasing Department I might add). I've since pulled the bullets ion the remaining rounds, dumped the powder, popped the primers...carefully... and they are resting on the shelf at this time, so, Junk as in factory loads. Can't say about the brass except... Because of the case design and rhe pressue developed, Lapua 338 cases will crack in the neck after repeated loadings if not annealed, actually all the brands will. Now, if Hornady has improved their base heat treat, maybe they will retain primers. Anyone have an update on that scenario?? Neck cracks are common because the brass work hardens and is no longer ductile. Annealing is the only solution. Sometimes a 'bargain' isn't really a bargain after all. Still loaded PPU factory rounds are cheap compared to Lapua rounds, just not reliable. If this gun was a range gun, that would be a non-issue. It isn't, so reliability of ammunition is a major issue. I'm sure Jeff will chime in at some point.... He's the .338 guru. me, I'm just a hobby shooter. [/QUOTE]
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