Alright guys, I need some help. I just picked up a custom barreled action second hand from a gentleman on accurateshooter.com. The rifle is a 6.5 creedmoor built on a trued Rem 700 action and a bartlein barrel.
The issue is that the bolt will not close on some of the factory Hornady 140 eldm's. I have not yet tried any other brand but will this evening just to function check. The bullets come out with rub marks/striations when I pull them back out of the chamber since they won't close.
has anyone experienced any issue similar to this? The rifle has only 132rds on it now.
Ryan
***Update***
So I got some inert loaded rounds from the previous owner while my dies and oal gauge are on their way. Those rounds would not seat as well. After some further investigation, it looks like there may be a burr/excess material on the lip of the throat. It would explain the striations on the bullet that are perpendicular to the bore axis. Any suggestions as to the removal of said material or burr?
Ryan
The issue is that the bolt will not close on some of the factory Hornady 140 eldm's. I have not yet tried any other brand but will this evening just to function check. The bullets come out with rub marks/striations when I pull them back out of the chamber since they won't close.
has anyone experienced any issue similar to this? The rifle has only 132rds on it now.
Ryan
***Update***
So I got some inert loaded rounds from the previous owner while my dies and oal gauge are on their way. Those rounds would not seat as well. After some further investigation, it looks like there may be a burr/excess material on the lip of the throat. It would explain the striations on the bullet that are perpendicular to the bore axis. Any suggestions as to the removal of said material or burr?
Ryan
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