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Good info Unclenick. The most accurate load I have found so far is 44 grains of Reloader 15 behind a 168 gr SMK bullet, seated to the magazine length @ 2.810 in Winchester brass. I don't get bolt extractor impressions on the case head although its listed as a max load out of my books.
I use the identical load for my hunting rounds behind a Hornady 165 grain BTSP with similar accuracy.
Ejection does show a tiny bit of resistance, but even with the softer Federal cases on the same load, there are no imprints on the case.
I didn't figure that the bolt face or the barrel was dead square and I have yet to have them trued.
I am going to try clocking the cases after a neck size and see if what you're speaking of is present. Would not surprise me if it is indeed the case.
I've thought about having the action trued, but I think my money would be better spent to purchase a new barrel from a reputable maker rather than have the work done on the stock rem.
Thanks again all of you for all the information!
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