Just got some 2x fired Norma brass annealed. Issues are, when I bump the shoulder back .002" like normal, bolt is stiff on closing. Sharpied up a case, it is dragging close to the web/ head of the case, nowhere else. Ended up basically full length sizing thru Redding S bushing FL die, and it's better but not like last firing. Brass measures a consistent 2.168" OAL, I have never trimmed it. Started at 2.162" prior to 1st firing. What to do? Small base die? Rifle is SAC chambered 284 Win Match Bartlein Tikka T3.
Next issue, neck tension: I can't get a bullet to slide into the mouth of a fired case. Is this normal, or do I need to dive into neck turning? All brass is ran through a 7mm mandrel die to get consistent .002" neck tension prior to seating. Bullets are 180 Berger Hybrids seated 3.250", so they are above a doughnut if present. Shot 10rds of this ammo today and gained 44fps, all things the same as before, maybe 5 degrees hotter than last time, 3x loaded instead of 2x loaded brass the only difference. Rifle has 350rds thru it. Any help or tips would be appreciated, thanks!
Next issue, neck tension: I can't get a bullet to slide into the mouth of a fired case. Is this normal, or do I need to dive into neck turning? All brass is ran through a 7mm mandrel die to get consistent .002" neck tension prior to seating. Bullets are 180 Berger Hybrids seated 3.250", so they are above a doughnut if present. Shot 10rds of this ammo today and gained 44fps, all things the same as before, maybe 5 degrees hotter than last time, 3x loaded instead of 2x loaded brass the only difference. Rifle has 350rds thru it. Any help or tips would be appreciated, thanks!
