87 V-Max/Dasher Issues

[RAG]

RAG is right on the money with the measurement of .2435 on the shank dia. Problem is that reamer makers have a .0005 +/- on their dimensions, and I think that it is possible that RAG's is just a tad on the minus side. I am guessing of course.

My lot measured .2435 on the shank also with two very good micrometers that have been checked with gauge blocks.

In the right chamber/barrel, these "FAT" bullets should shoot like a house a fire!

I shoot these FAT bullets in a 6 BRX(10T) and a 6 Dasher(8T) with shortish throats, with some amazing accuracy.

Did you say you weren't even able to chamber the 87 V-Max in your chamber at all? I was able to, for a handful of shots, but then just a little fouling made it harder and harder to chamber, till I couldn't at all...which is worse than not being able to chamber from the get-go.

If somebody had a connection at Hornady, would be nice to let them know they are creating a problem. Not just an accuracy problem where many people cant get this bullet to group well...but potentially a safety problem, with bullets this big/fat. Gosh, I'd bet they could sell 2x - 3x as many if these were produced at .2430"...but, these days, I doubt anyone cares about that.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I have faith that Keith will be of help to the op but I'm pretty skeptical about throat id being a half thou too tight has anything to do with this. Scrub everything clean and start over, but measure everything as you go. I seriously doubt your original diagnosis and I'd lean toward a sizing issue. Dig a little deeper and I bet it's something simple that you've just over looked. KISS it first and don't start with the rarest of problems before eliminating the simple stuff thoroughly.