Sticky Bolt

[jr600yd]

Ok guys I have a question for all you gumsmiths out there. Sticky bolt when extracting a fired case. After firing a round when I lift the bolt the last 1/4 inch or so is a little stiff. I know this could be a sign of pressure but have been told it could also be caused by not bumping the case shoulder enough when resizing. I'm shooting a 6BRX in a Rem S/A with a Krieger 30" 1/8 twist. Cases are Lapua with Rem 7 1/2 primers. First time fired since fireformed. Any ideas?

Jim

 

[BoydAllen]

Do you have a FL die that sizes the base of the case?

 

[tightneck]

Sounds like it's "clicking" at the top of the bolt lift? That's what Boyd is getting at too. It's usually as simple as using a sizing die that works the web of the case enough. Sometime requires a small base die, but a properly fitted FL sizing die will make life much easier. "Clicking" has nothing to do with shoulder bump back.

 

[jr600yd]

Thanks guy's
Boyd, I'm using Redding 6BR dies. I know they willnot work the base of the case since the shoulder has been blown forward. Tightneck, your right on about the "clicking" What do you guys think about using a SB 308 die to size the base of the case only?

Thanks
Jim