05-24-2021, 10:22 AM
Roger that on new cases being shorter than spec, especially the base to shoulder/datum. You need to take some real measurements of your cases, with a headspace comparator (use the B - 0.350, insert). And OAL's, which are probably shorter than saami as well. Brass mfr's do this so all cases will fit all actions... a bit cheaper too (less brass material).
Get some factory ammo also, even if only 1 or 2 boxes. brass case, not any of the steel ones.
Not to say that howa never has a problem, but I have had 3 howa's and have one now, and those have not had any headspace/extractor problems.
The Redding sounds strange, also agree. Keep in mind that Lapua uses a smaller diameter flash hole so "regular" pins are too thick. Don't know if this is what you're seeing but good to keep in mind. something like 0.61 vs 0.72, something like that (I'm only using Hornady, Alex-A and starline).
Lapua is good brass.
The saami drawing is on here as a sticky as I recall.
Get some factory ammo also, even if only 1 or 2 boxes. brass case, not any of the steel ones.
Not to say that howa never has a problem, but I have had 3 howa's and have one now, and those have not had any headspace/extractor problems.
The Redding sounds strange, also agree. Keep in mind that Lapua uses a smaller diameter flash hole so "regular" pins are too thick. Don't know if this is what you're seeing but good to keep in mind. something like 0.61 vs 0.72, something like that (I'm only using Hornady, Alex-A and starline).
Lapua is good brass.
The saami drawing is on here as a sticky as I recall.
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