T3 Feeding Issue

slickalaus12

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Hey guys,

Yesterday I pulled out my T3 Hunter 30-06 to shoot it a few times at the range before my next trip. I have never had any cycling issues with it but yesterday I was having to use alot of force to push the bolt down to lock it into place on most cycles. Some were the normal, smooth cycle. I checked the screws holding the action into place and they seem fine. I have been cycling a few rounds this morning and one of the rounds cycles normally every time. The other 2 require force to lock the bolt down. Could it simply be an ammo issue or am I missing something here? Shooting Winchester Power Max Bonded 180 grain
 

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Have you used this ammo before? I ask that if not, does the bullet profile cause contact with the rifling when chambering?
That bullet has a larger frontal area than normal. Reading again, you may want to measure the shoulders on those, may be inconsistent
 
My guess would be same as above. Check your shoulder measurement. I know these aren’t reloads but when I’m getting a hard bolt close that either means I didn’t trim cases to right length, bullets seated out too far, or shoulder didnt get bumped.