Doc Holliday
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I have not shot my FC yet, but have had issues with both brand new Lapua and Nosler Custom brass chambering. The chamber is tighter than a virgin on prom night. I was able to get the Nosler Custom brass to chamber after running through the RCBS resizing die, but it is still very snug no matter how short I make the COAL. The Lapua shoulder is visibly different from the Nosler.....I can't even get the bolt all the way forward (much less down) with the Lapua. It's like its not even 308 win brass.....
Given the above I want to order a couple of boxes of factory for the first 40 rounds, to see if it feels any better chambering than the Nosler. If it doesn't then I will resume handloading with the Nosler Custom. If it does then I will order some of that manufacturers brass to make my loads with.
Anyone out there with a FC 308 have recommendations on factory hunting ammo that chambers smoothly? Also, have you noticed that the bolt seems difficult to close? Wondering if this is a Fieldcraft thing, a my lucky day thing, or user error.....
Given the above I want to order a couple of boxes of factory for the first 40 rounds, to see if it feels any better chambering than the Nosler. If it doesn't then I will resume handloading with the Nosler Custom. If it does then I will order some of that manufacturers brass to make my loads with.
Anyone out there with a FC 308 have recommendations on factory hunting ammo that chambers smoothly? Also, have you noticed that the bolt seems difficult to close? Wondering if this is a Fieldcraft thing, a my lucky day thing, or user error.....