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I'm having a problem when firing my rifle. Win Mod 70. I'm firing reloads and at the very top of the bolt lift (last 1/2") its sticking. By all indications I'm not over pressure ie rounded primers,pockets tight,no brass flow and the first 90% of the lift is easy. opinions are welcomed
 
Posts: 1111 | Location: Edmond,OK | Registered: 14 March 2001Reply With Quote
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To long of case neck just a guess but a place to start.
 
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using norma brass 30-06 brass measured 2.474
 
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Are you full length sizing? Are you bumping the shoulders back when sizing?
 
Posts: 8964 | Location: Poetry, Texas | Registered: 28 November 2004Reply With Quote
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When I get a bolt lift problem and it wasn`t from over pressure it was because either I did not resize after too many firings or used the same cases in another rifle and they deformed.Always clean my chamber too when I clean my bore.
 
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It's possible that lapping your primary extraction cam surfaces will solve or at least greatly reduce your problem. Do not try this at home unless your'e VERY experienced, take it to a good smith. Shouldn't cost more than $100 & probably less and you can have him lap your cocking cam surfaces as well, at the same time.

It'll make a HECKUVA difference, believe me!
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We,BR shooters, see it often. We do shoot pretty hot loads, but the reason is usually the same. I make my own dies now and have eliminated my problem. I size my die cutting reamer .003 smaller at the base and .002 smaller at the shoulder. I also bump the shoulder back .001. The primary problem is the base of the case is too fat.
 
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Thanks I was partial resizing so the large base sounds correct. I'll full length and bump the shoulder as it didn't happen with new brass THANKS
 
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