Just got back from the range.
Brass Hornady
Bullet 140 ELD
Powder H4350
OAL: 2.693
Was working a load (average of 5)
40GR /2592 FPS
40.3/2652 FPS
40.6/2663
40.9/2673 (nice group)
41.2/2693 (OH CRAP)
At 41.2 the case yielded, and the bolt is now stuck (it moves a small amount). I have used 41.5 Gr with the 147 ELD without any issues.
I removed the barrel, no binding and the case is blown on one side.
Tried the mallet method on the bolt; it will not budge. Next recommendation?
Thank you and Happy New Year.
Brass Hornady
Bullet 140 ELD
Powder H4350
OAL: 2.693
Was working a load (average of 5)
40GR /2592 FPS
40.3/2652 FPS
40.6/2663
40.9/2673 (nice group)
41.2/2693 (OH CRAP)
At 41.2 the case yielded, and the bolt is now stuck (it moves a small amount). I have used 41.5 Gr with the 147 ELD without any issues.
I removed the barrel, no binding and the case is blown on one side.
Tried the mallet method on the bolt; it will not budge. Next recommendation?
Thank you and Happy New Year.
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