An unfortunate and quite strange event happened to me last Saturday at the range.
Been shooting my Rem.700 BDL with my usual and long-time tested .270 Win load (Norma brass - Norma 204 Powder and Nosler BT 130 grs.).
I think brass was a 2nd time shooter, being inspected as usual and loaded with top notch care.
One out of 15 shots has litterally cut the bottom of the case right out of the bolt - circular cut.
During the shot sequence I have not noticed anything, but when I opened the bolt, I got only the bottom-primer side out, while the rest of the case was stuck in the chamber, which eventually has come out quite easily.
Please, keep in mind the load I am talking about is nowhere near the maximum and has proven many times to be a very balanced and accurate cartridge both for hunting and shooting purposes.
Never had signs of high pressure either.
Now, I have read this is normally due to "excessive headspace" ???
Could any of you "switch the lights on" ?
Thank you in advance.
Cheers.
Been shooting my Rem.700 BDL with my usual and long-time tested .270 Win load (Norma brass - Norma 204 Powder and Nosler BT 130 grs.).
I think brass was a 2nd time shooter, being inspected as usual and loaded with top notch care.
One out of 15 shots has litterally cut the bottom of the case right out of the bolt - circular cut.
During the shot sequence I have not noticed anything, but when I opened the bolt, I got only the bottom-primer side out, while the rest of the case was stuck in the chamber, which eventually has come out quite easily.
Please, keep in mind the load I am talking about is nowhere near the maximum and has proven many times to be a very balanced and accurate cartridge both for hunting and shooting purposes.
Never had signs of high pressure either.
Now, I have read this is normally due to "excessive headspace" ???
Could any of you "switch the lights on" ?
Thank you in advance.
Cheers.