I guess I gotta get some new dies... Here is my order...
You need to find out what reamer was even used because your probably going to need custom dies
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I guess I gotta get some new dies... Here is my order...
I guess I gotta get some new dies... Here is my order...
I will.. thanks for the advice.. greatly appreciated...Wow. They do great work but someone grabbed the wrong reamer. Call Chad, he will take care of you.
Nowhere on my order details did I ask for improved.. I asked for was a .341 neck/.235 freebore 300 norma. Did I order something wrong on my end. Thanks... its LRI
I definitely am keeping it. Lol. I just would like their help with some dies..
Post deleted after more info from @chunkycham. My rec had been based on LRI having done barrel install, which is now known to not be the case. See below for more info...One more question guys... and then I'll slow down with the posts. Is it ok to fire form all the brass through the gun?
ThisIt sure looks like you might have a 300 Norma improved chamber
Well I’m sure they’ll sort it out.
As would I.Honestly, I’d consider keeping it.
I can't run the load in either QuickLOAD or GRT as the Warner Flatlines are not included in their bullet databases.Can you run this load in your software rgtools seems not to be working , N565 , 198 Warner tool Flatlines, seems 84 to 86 grn could make it but any info will be appreciate it, thanks
Yes that us correct.So you ordered the barrel from LRI, and installed the barrel using a headspace gauge for a standard 300NM?
I would full stop, order the correct gauge, re-headspace, toss all your previously fired brass into a well marked bucket so you don’t take measurements based off those cases, fire form a new round for all you measurements, continue as normal making sure you properly size all your brass to the new headspace.
That’s a 30 degree improved version I had them get when I ordered mine. 341 neck 235 freebore. If not it’s really close. If this come chambered from LRI.New to this. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this with brass.
Lapua 300 norma brass new on the left and once fired on the right. That seems like alot of stretch.
So you ordered the barrel from LRI, and installed the barrel using a headspace gauge for a standard 300NM?
I would full stop, order the correct gauge, re-headspace, toss all your previously fired brass into a well marked bucket so you don’t take measurements based off those cases, fire form a new round for all you measurements, continue as normal making sure you properly size all your brass to the new headspace.
I spoke to Chad form LRI and he is going to take care of me. I get it. No one is perfect. I am still very impressed with this barrel and company. He seems like a great guy to deal with. Thank you everyone for your advice and input on this situation.I don't know that I would go quite this far. Get in touch with LRI and get the low down on your chamber. Your brass has the same length from head to bottom of neck as the unfired brass. For shooting in your own rifle you are probably going to be just fine. Downside is you need the improved die set but if you order another barrel and headspace the same your brass should be good to go... LRI will probably have a recommendation and I bet they tell you the headqpacing is fine.
Soooooooo anyone else have 225 elms vaporize coming out of their norma???? Loaded up a batch of 20 today for some load testing. 26" proof steel prefit on a axmc 1/9 twist. Labradar says average speed was 2950. nothing was hitting the target at 100....Super pissed now so I move to 50 still NOTHING..okay 25 yards and what do you know...it looks like I hit the target with a shotgun with buckshot....I shake my head in disbelief and walk to my target and there are pieces of shiny copper jacket laying everywhere in front of my muzzle. I have seen this happen with the 147s anyone see this happen with the 225s?
That sucks bro. I've only shot the factory loads but the velocity was right around 2950. Were you running suppressed? If so I would look inside to see if there are any clues.
On second thought its probably your reloading dies, LOL! Sorry I couldn't resist.
Soooooooo anyone else have 225 elms vaporize coming out of their norma???? Loaded up a batch of 20 today for some load testing. 26" proof steel prefit on a axmc 1/9 twist. Labradar says average speed was 2950. nothing was hitting the target at 100....Super pissed now so I move to 50 still NOTHING..okay 25 yards and what do you know...it looks like I hit the target with a shotgun with buckshot....I shake my head in disbelief and walk to my target and there are pieces of shiny copper jacket laying everywhere in front of my muzzle. I have seen this happen with the 147s anyone see this happen with the 225s?
Soooooooo anyone else have 225 eldms vaporize coming out of their norma???? Loaded up a batch of 20 today for some load testing. 26" proof steel prefit on a axmc 1/9 twist. Labradar says average speed was 2950. nothing was hitting the target at 100....Super pissed now so I move to 50 still NOTHING..okay 25 yards and what do you know...it looks like I hit the target with a shotgun with buckshot....I shake my head in disbelief and walk to my target and there are pieces of shiny copper jacket laying everywhere in front of my muzzle. I have seen this happen with the 147s anyone see this happen with the 225s?
Sir I saw About this problem by this part of the world, mainly with ELD X , I saw 220 in a 300 RUM that felt shooting like a shotgun, this happened mostly when your VO reaches 3000 FPS, he start feeling something weir And primary he thought his muzzle break was tricking him, so I asked to remove the brake and the group was a single hole, the he told me if I could lend him my Cadex brake and that was the worst situation, the brake is completely destroyed I ll post pictures, then we realize why some hits felt like shotgun ones , mainly the tips are desintegrating because of VOSoooooooo anyone else have 225 eldms vaporize coming out of their norma???? Loaded up a batch of 20 today for some load testing. 26" proof steel prefit on a axmc 1/9 twist. Labradar says average speed was 2950. nothing was hitting the target at 100....Super pissed now so I move to 50 still NOTHING..okay 25 yards and what do you know...it looks like I hit the target with a shotgun with buckshot....I shake my head in disbelief and walk to my target and there are pieces of shiny copper jacket laying everywhere in front of my muzzle. I have seen this happen with the 147s anyone see this happen with the 225s?
@Yerman I shoot today 250 s with N565 84.5 grn, those were lights out at 2935 average really impressive, but I think I m on maximun with N565, will slow down 1% to stay in more secure zone, but seems that contact surface is lower than 230 and they go out really fast, I was not convinced to drive them so fast. This is also a drop test, I know you guys talk in inches but I ve done in cm, test is at 100 and 300 in order to match tables from balistic app. Full list is Lapua brass CCI 250 primers, N565 84.5grn, 250 A TIPs DA and weather in pictures, SD was amazingShot some of the 250gr A-Tips out of my 300NM today.
Hornady 250gr A-Tip
Peterson Brass
Federal #215 Primers
Retumbo
No Pressure Signs
I'll further explore 86.0 - 86.5 grains
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Soooooooo anyone else have 225 eldms vaporize coming out of their norma???? Loaded up a batch of 20 today for some load testing. 26" proof steel prefit on a axmc 1/9 twist. Labradar says average speed was 2950. nothing was hitting the target at 100....Super pissed now so I move to 50 still NOTHING..okay 25 yards and what do you know...it looks like I hit the target with a shotgun with buckshot....I shake my head in disbelief and walk to my target and there are pieces of shiny copper jacket laying everywhere in front of my muzzle. I have seen this happen with the 147s anyone see this happen with the 225s?
Damn. 225g ELD-M’s are superb out of my 28" 1/9" Bartlein. Average right at 3025 FPS on those. Could perhaps have defective batch... that’s the only reason one would be slinging jackets off of them at your velocity.
What‘s your load data for those?
225 ELDM (obviously ) 84 grains of Retumbo, mag primer, 5x fired norma brass annealed every firing, seated .020 off the lands. I only bought 100 so it very well could be a bad batch.
Ha! Same powder charge as my loading too. 2.85" BTO, .010" off.
Would be interesting to see the results if you tried a different batch of them.
I got the other 80 left...I am kind of torn how to load them though. Thinking I might load 10 at like 81 grains maybe 80 then do another at 82 to see if they stabilize. Def not shooting these with my can on again until I can confirm clean holes at 100
good idea. I will load the first 10 at the lands.Yeah, I hear you there. Might try loading a few at 82g but try jamming them .005" or so. The jacket destruction could be from a "fast-start" (initiation pressure" anomaly.
good idea. I will load the first 10 at the lands.
Im pushing 230 bergers 3050, single digit sd's with 90.8 of rl33 out of a 27 inch tube. Normal groups are just under .4
I have to admit, I thought about it pretty hard.Has anyone been shooting 230 a tips in there 300NM?
You can use it for lighter bullets. I've heard of a few decent loads with 190's. Not very well on the heavier ones. Case fill is too low on the heavies.Anybody try Reloader 26 ? I've got a pile of it and I'm curious.