hunter24605
Handloader
- Apr 30, 2016
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I picked up a Savage long range hunter in 6.5x284 at the pawn shop and it has a really tight chamber..New brass wouldn't chamber, so I tried FL sizing to SAAMI by the die instructions, and measuring with a Hornady headspace gauge/bushing, the brass is spot on. But the bolt won't close unless I bump back another .002...It want's to close, but it would be more of a "crush fit" at SAAMI specs.... It fired some test loads I made up at "starting loads" with no issues...Is there any special precautions for a tight chamber? I assume keeping a close eye on trim length is a must. I gave the chamber a real good cleaning and drying before beginning any work with loads.