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Just a side note: make sure that the locking surface of your bolt lugs have an appropriate lube on them. (That's the side of the lug that faces you) This will help avoid galling a lug while you are trying to figure out why shells are jamming or are difficult to extract. Also, there is a small, angled spot on the back of the receiver that the bolt handle contacts when you are raising it. You should have a small dab of bolt lug lube there too.
 
Like I said it feeds difficult. Push it forward then back n in sometimes or just feed it kinda hard and it goes first time. Could this be ejecter marks?? Otherwise I will look at measurements on the chamber and back it off shoulder maybe.
 
dustbag said:
Idk if it's been said but my experience with loading for 6 different Christensens is they pressure early. 4 Ridgelines and 2 ELRs. Usually about middle to just past middle of book. Velocity has been good though. Also one 6.5 PRC with factory Hornady 143 eldx would b in the lands a good ways.
Start low work up and like others said listen to what your rifle is telling you. Good luck!
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This is probably why the early pressure. CA are notorious for this. Although not a problem.
As for the slightly difficult bolt close I would definitely try bumping the shoulder a bit more on a piece of brass and see if it chambers easier.
 
Before I bumped the shoulder back I would check to make sure you aren't just jamming the bullet into the lands. Takes about 2 seconds . Bumping the shoulders could cause excessive headspace if that isn't the problem. Just my $.02.
 
Add 50 fps for 2" barrel you should be around 3000. The amount of powder can vary depending on brass capacity. So I pay more attention to the velocity listed. As for hard bolt closing that could be not sizing enough. I would doubt that at saami coal you are in the lands. How many reloads on the brass?
 
I see some lines but could that be from a burr?
 

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