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Case head expansion on .376 Steyr
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So...I take my Prohunter out today for its maiden voyage.

All is well, until I start looking at the brass(Hornady factory 225 loads). Visibily noticeable case head expansion about .200 up from the case head.

Measure it to be .0065 from an unfired cartridge. And a noticeably tight fit into the full length sizing die when you get down to the area in question.

You .376 owners out there...are you seeing this too?
 
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Not quite as much as you describe, but my chamber isn't exactly tight either. Still shoots nice groups.
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If you don't like yours loads expansion, do NOT shoot factories in it!!

load down 10% from were you are at.. and try again. if still there, then have it replaced
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