So after many weeks of anticipation, finally got all my loading gear in one place, assembled three loads to function test, get scope lined up, etc. 107 Sierra over 29.0 of 8208, old Nosler 120 BT's and 123 Amax over 28.0 TAC. All went better than I'd expected, having depended on wisdom and experience gleaned from this site-thank you.
Do have a question related to attached photo-every piece of brass has a similar dent in neck, regardless of load. This is from 24" Satern 8.75 twist barrel upper sitting on Noveske lower. Run a Tubb flat wound spring and Spikes T2 buffer, which functions perfectly with 75-77gr reloads in 18" SPR upper, and truthfully, both 120-123 loads throws brass in a nice small pile, locked bolt open, no function issues, but did dent Lapua brass. Any comments as to source of dents or way to alleviate condition?
Very impressed with Grendel for first outing, took some chrono results and appears my barrel may be 'fast', based on some results I've seen and no readily evident signs of pressure. Pretty good day at the range, already have another pass loaded to go today if the weather will cooperate. Thanks for any assistance with above. First time uploading photos, as well. This from Iphone, but have also set up Flickr account.
Do have a question related to attached photo-every piece of brass has a similar dent in neck, regardless of load. This is from 24" Satern 8.75 twist barrel upper sitting on Noveske lower. Run a Tubb flat wound spring and Spikes T2 buffer, which functions perfectly with 75-77gr reloads in 18" SPR upper, and truthfully, both 120-123 loads throws brass in a nice small pile, locked bolt open, no function issues, but did dent Lapua brass. Any comments as to source of dents or way to alleviate condition?
Very impressed with Grendel for first outing, took some chrono results and appears my barrel may be 'fast', based on some results I've seen and no readily evident signs of pressure. Pretty good day at the range, already have another pass loaded to go today if the weather will cooperate. Thanks for any assistance with above. First time uploading photos, as well. This from Iphone, but have also set up Flickr account.
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