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Old 03-04-2024, 07:46 PM
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I have found that some of the rifles chambered in the short mag series have had extremely tight headspace. And others have had the same situation

I believe some of the tight fitting brass has had a little more “ spring back “ than the others and create a tight fit .

If this is the case with your rifle try sizing a whisker more.

I have had rifles that the headspace was so tight the bolt would not close on a go gauge. I have actually gone in with a reamer and lengthened the chamber a few thousandths
This is probably the issue.
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