6.5 x 300 weatherby jump

[Andrewmtnman]

Wow! Thats very kind of you. Thanks. Its a deal. Let me know how we proceed. THANKS

 

[Rich Coyle]

Andrewmtnman,

Send an address to:
[email protected]
and I will send the powder to you. When I get the fee I will forward the info to you.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

Done. Let me know.

 

[Rich Coyle]

I made a package I wouldn't mind recieving. When I go to town tomorrow I will send it UPS, Lord willing.

 

[rsnell]

Full length sizing dies will not resize the case just above the belt. If the round is hard to chamber this could be the problem. Innovative Technologies sells a die that will resize the case just above the belt. The die is not cheap! The last time I checked the price, it was $119.00. Since the brass is expensive this and this is the answer to the problem, it should be worth it. I use it on 300 Weatherby magnum cases and it works very well. Imperial sizing die wax is a must to lubricate the cases. You may wish to talk to Mr. Larry Willis before purchasing the die and get his opinion. Innovative Technologies does have a web sight.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

Full length sizing dies will not resize the case just above the belt. If the round is hard to chamber this could be the problem. Innovative Technologies sells a die that will resize the case just above the belt. The die is not cheap! The last time I checked the price, it was $119.00. Since the brass is expensive this and this is the answer to the problem, it should be worth it. I use it on 300 Weatherby magnum cases and it works very well. Imperial sizing die wax is a must to lubricate the cases. You may wish to talk to Mr. Larry Willis before purchasing the die and get his opinion. Innovative Technologies does have a web sight.

Thanks. I'll look into their die. I never would have thought my fl die wouldn't size just above the belt. From what I've read, thats where they tend to swell and split often too.
I will check the cases that i have fired to see what the measurements are.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

So I checked the diameter above the belt and it seemed in spec. What else can cause the bolt to be a bit sticky?

 

[rsnell]

Using a full length sized and trimmed case, see if you can chamber the empty case and extract it. If you do not feel a sticky bolt lift, the problem is probably
with your load. It is too hot. Hodgdon has a web site that lists loads for your cartridge.

If your brass is not head stamped for the 6.5 x 300 Wby cartridge, it has been formed from 300 magnum Weatherby brass. The thickness of the brass in the neck could also cause a problem. This can be corrected by outside neck turning the brass.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

Using a full length sized and trimmed case, see if you can chamber the empty case and extract it. If you do not feel a sticky bolt lift, the problem is probably
with your load. It is too hot. Hodgdon has a web site that lists loads for your cartridge.

If your brass is not head stamped for the 6.5 x 300 Wby cartridge, it has been formed from 300 magnum Weatherby brass. The thickness of the brass in the neck could also cause a problem. This can be corrected by outside neck turning the brass.

So, The brass is definetly 300 wby, not stamped for the 6.5. I did try 5 or so sized cases and they chambered with no issues. Bolt was normal. So, even though I am following load data and am at the min I appears to be a little hot. Without changing powerd type, what would you suggest? Drop down .5 grain and try a few?

 

[rsnell]

Let's try something a little different. Load several rounds with 83.0 gr of H870, the 140 gr bullet you are using, and a large rifle magnum primer. Use the recommended overall Carthage of 3.590 inches. Do not load from the magazine! Single load the round and see if this makes a difference. The major problem now seams to be magazine length. What primer are you using?

 

[rsnell]

I misspelled cartridge.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

I misspelled cartridge.

Sounds like a good plan to me! I am using Federal #215 primers. I'm headed out of town for a week or so. Will get back with the results after that.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

I misspelled cartridge.

I was able to get down to the back 40 and try 3 of the same loads only hand feed at 3.59 oal. All three had a sticky bolt, with some minor cratering on the primers, primers were a little flatter than they probably should be. They all fed fine before discharged too.

 

[rsnell]

The load is still too hot. Drop the powder charge 1.0 grain and repeat using 3 rounds. Is the group size acceptable?