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Starting_Out · July 4, 2012, 04:55 PM

Thanks for all the responses so far.

I forgot to include that I had tried seating the bullets much shorter, down to 2.19" and had the same problems; however I had one that was 2.22 that chambered perfectly.

I don't see any obvious marks on the case/bullet where it is sticking, other than a few faint "scuff" marks below shoulder.

I'm also curious about the loads I already have. Are they safe to shoot even if inconvenient? What about the ones that chamber fine after being chambered a couple times? Or do I need to unload them all, as I fear?

Thanks for all the advice so far and please keep it coming. I won't have a chance to do more loads until tomorrow evening. When I do I will try each suggestion until it works.

July 4, 2012, 04:55 PM	#6
Starting_Out Member Join Date: May 18, 2012 Posts: 16	Thanks for all the responses so far. I forgot to include that I had tried seating the bullets much shorter, down to 2.19" and had the same problems; however I had one that was 2.22 that chambered perfectly. I don't see any obvious marks on the case/bullet where it is sticking, other than a few faint "scuff" marks below shoulder. I'm also curious about the loads I already have. Are they safe to shoot even if inconvenient? What about the ones that chamber fine after being chambered a couple times? Or do I need to unload them all, as I fear? Thanks for all the advice so far and please keep it coming. I won't have a chance to do more loads until tomorrow evening. When I do I will try each suggestion until it works.