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Blown out .308 cases / oversized chamber?
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<blockquote data-quote="DRC458" data-source="post: 1738191" data-attributes="member: 530"><p>O.K. A couple of questions. What lube are you using, and do you have the sizing die (I assume it's a full-length sizing die) adjusted so that the shell holder touches it when it reaches the top of its travel? If it is a full-length sizing die, and the shell holder is touching it at the top of its travel, and you are getting so much resistance as you approach the top of the travel that you are afraid of getting a case stuck and, thus, you back off before fully sizing the case, I have to wonder about two things. One, inadequate lubrication; and two, a really sloppy over-sized chamber. If it is inadequate lubrication, that doesn't necessarily mean it's your fault. All case lubes are NOT created equal. You might want to try something different, i.e. Imperial case sizing wax or the mixture of liquid lanolin and alcohol that has been discussed here before. If it is a really over-sized chamber and it really is a "NEW" rifle, I would be looking at letting the manufacturer replace it!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DRC458, post: 1738191, member: 530"] O.K. A couple of questions. What lube are you using, and do you have the sizing die (I assume it's a full-length sizing die) adjusted so that the shell holder touches it when it reaches the top of its travel? If it is a full-length sizing die, and the shell holder is touching it at the top of its travel, and you are getting so much resistance as you approach the top of the travel that you are afraid of getting a case stuck and, thus, you back off before fully sizing the case, I have to wonder about two things. One, inadequate lubrication; and two, a really sloppy over-sized chamber. If it is inadequate lubrication, that doesn't necessarily mean it's your fault. All case lubes are NOT created equal. You might want to try something different, i.e. Imperial case sizing wax or the mixture of liquid lanolin and alcohol that has been discussed here before. If it is a really over-sized chamber and it really is a "NEW" rifle, I would be looking at letting the manufacturer replace it! [/QUOTE]
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