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Nemo specifically only recommends 190gr federal gold medal match or black hills ammo. They don't recommend anything else and the gas blocks can be tricky with anything else.
I have a falkor petra which is similar and I never had a problem but only use federal gold medal.
Roger That. I guess I would dry hump the interwebs for Retumbo or US 869.They are saying more like 67-68gn.
Nemo specifically only recommends 190gr federal gold medal match or black hills ammo. They don't recommend anything else and the gas blocks can be tricky with anything else.
I have a falkor petra which is similar and I never had a problem but only use federal gold medal.
I think a 21% increase over max pill weight, by the manufacturer, farts in your general direction.The whole concept of owning a firearm that isn't reloader friendly it's just crazy.
I think that is the root cause of all the issues. With the heavy pill the gun is way over-gassed with a high port pressure. The brass is still expanded slightly and sticking to the chamber walls leading to poor extraction/ripping off rims because it's so overgassed.I think a 21% increase over max pill weight, by the manufacturer, farts in your general direction.
What about a heavier bullet makes it over pressure?I think that is the root cause of all the issues. With the heavy pill the gun is way over-gassed with a high port pressure. The brass is still expanded slightly and sticking to the chamber walls leading to poor extraction/ripping off rims because it's so overgassed.
It's the same reason you should shoot anything over a 168 grn in a Garand without an adjustable gas block. The over pressure beats the shit out of the bolt, receiver and op-rod with all the slamming.
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Hodgdon | H1000 | BUY NOW | 0.308" | 3.340" | 76.0 | 2,822 | 44,900 CUP | 81.0C | 2,990 | 52,800 CUP | ||||
Hodgdon | H4350 | BUY NOW | 0.308" | 3.340" | 63.0 | 2,735 | 46,600 CUP | 67.0 | 2,863 | 53,400 CUP | ||||
Hodgdon | H4831 | BUY NOW | 0.308" | 3.340" | 69.0 | 2,795 | 48,400 CUP | 73.0C | 2,923 | 53,600 CUP | ||||
Hodgdon | Hybrid 100V | BUY NOW | 0.308" | 3.340" | 63.5 | 2,811 | 56,200 PSI | 67.5 | 2,933 | 62,800 PSI |
It's a rule of thumb rather than an absolute statement. The real factor is the pressure profile from the time the bullet passes passes the gas port to the time it exits the barrel. Heavier bullets tend to move slower while having a port pressure very similar to the lighter bullets in many cases.What about a heavier bullet makes it over pressure?
I know that My Precious is 338 LM.That's a 338 Lap Mag, not a 300 WM
And I'm not saying what anybody's "Max load" should be.
What I am saying is that when doing load development for a semi-auto, especially a 300 WM you should start two full grains under the lowest published load which should be around 68 grains.
Any news on this Frank? Have you got your Omen back and how does it run?Thanks for the advice. It is at the factory now. We will see when it returns.
Hi Frank, any new news on how the rifle is running now?Their reply.
It looks like we replaced your charging handle, tightened up your butt pad as it was falling off. We were able to recreate your issue and replaced your carrier extension spring which seemed to fix the issue. We shot federal 165grn and Hornady 178grn through your rifle on setting 3 and we had great ejection. We cleaned your rifle and lubed your bcg. Just a reminder please do not use ammo that is blowing primers, switch ammo if you can otherwise it cause additional issues. We also included a new magazine for you to try out as well.
I have not had time to work it out. Still will not fire Winchester 170gn but worked from 68gn H1000 up to 69gn with 220 gn Berger. It did better at 68.5 to 69 still with some ejection problems.