I was having issues with a savage axis 223rem leaving a ring around 55gr v max and several other issues. savage said they did something to the chamber and I should be good. well I'm a little better with the v max, book states 2.250 and before to not get the ring/cut I would have to seat 2.225-2.227ish. now I can seat them all the way to 2.233 without issues.
I just made a dummy round for 55gr SP and book calls for 2.220 which is at the cannelure. I seated a little deeper and to get a clear cycling bolt I have to be at 2.170-2.173.
my concern is the v max is way longer than the sp and gives me a lot more seating depth. looking at the sp I'm right on the edge where it goes to taper into the point and that's with a very slight cut/ring on the bullet. I'm a little scared to seat them any deeper.
any thoughts or help is appreciated.
I just made a dummy round for 55gr SP and book calls for 2.220 which is at the cannelure. I seated a little deeper and to get a clear cycling bolt I have to be at 2.170-2.173.
my concern is the v max is way longer than the sp and gives me a lot more seating depth. looking at the sp I'm right on the edge where it goes to taper into the point and that's with a very slight cut/ring on the bullet. I'm a little scared to seat them any deeper.
any thoughts or help is appreciated.