I have a Sako M995 that has a 32" pacnor med palma barrel. I can not get it to shoot a single bullet with out 1 of 2 things happening. A. it is a delay fire, you hear the click and then a boom, or B. It is over pressure, like, way over. I started in the middle of the range with Retumbo and had to beat the bolt open with a hammer. So I went down to the starting load and click.... boom. Changed powder to RL 25, 102.2 click boom, 102.7, click boom 103.4 and way over pressure via heavy and shinny extractor marks and a flat primer. I sent it into Pacnor a year ago and they said it is good to go. I had them add a little free bore. I have been shooting other guns but I was hoping to use it for Elk season but that isnt going to happen.
I am using berger vld bullets, both 185 and 210. I have been back in forth between the 2 trying to get something to work. I bought a box of loaded ammo and high pressure there. Retumbo powder blows black soot all over the case after you shoot it. Dont notice it with any other powder. I cleaned it really really good and didnt help any. Any one have any ideas? I am tired of f#$%ing around with it. I am trying to decide if I should have chad cut me a new barrel for it, or sell it since I am going to have a 338 edge in January or February.
I am using berger vld bullets, both 185 and 210. I have been back in forth between the 2 trying to get something to work. I bought a box of loaded ammo and high pressure there. Retumbo powder blows black soot all over the case after you shoot it. Dont notice it with any other powder. I cleaned it really really good and didnt help any. Any one have any ideas? I am tired of f#$%ing around with it. I am trying to decide if I should have chad cut me a new barrel for it, or sell it since I am going to have a 338 edge in January or February.