al4x Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 my only suggestion would be try the rounds in a different gun, if there is no problem then you've knocked them out of the equation. If you need one I can let you put a few through mine then you'll know for sure its the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 They're cleaned, but not lubed as I tend just to neck size. Did you clean the sizing die of packing oil before use ? This could have attracted grit or caused over pressure on the case body on firing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Indeed I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Stuart, Personally I will resize new cases I thought that was the process H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Just to stick my proverbial oar in but does it happen with factory rounds? or is it just your homeloads? Just a thought as I know ****** all about rifle reloading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 its a simple case of deduction, if it doesn't happen with factory then you have your answer, if it does its the gun if not its something related to re-loading. Seems quite simple to me as well MC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) . Edited September 22, 2009 by garyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Isn't the Lapua you are having problems with unfired reloaded brass Gary? Any word back from the 'smith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Then surely as a completely uneducated guess if factory ammo and reloaded new brass is OK then it is something you are doing to fire formed cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Sorry MC.. typo on my part Factory had the same problem... Anyway... Just had a call from the 'Smith.. He found some light corrosion in the chamber, cleaned it all out, and gave it a good oil - and it seems to be fine with the factory (ball) ammo they had. Will pick it up tonight and try it. Cost me £30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Sorry MC.. typo on my part Factory had the same problem... Anyway... Just had a call from the 'Smith.. He found some light corrosion in the chamber, cleaned it all out, and gave it a good oil - and it seems to be fine with the factory (ball) ammo they had. Will pick it up tonight and try it. Cost me £30 So now go away and write 100 times " I will clean my gun occasionally" :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 I know... It's a fine line, clean it - and it wont shoot where it did the last time - until it's had a few through it.. Or leave it alone, and it goes rusty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Stick one of these in your cabinet Vapourseal And it will cure any corrosion issues you may have. They last about a year and I have one in each of my cabinets and I have never had an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 New brass should be full lenght sized before loading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Oh ,the combined minds of PW , its awesome . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 I clean my barrel after a good few shots but have never consciously cleaned the chamber. Anyways let's see how it goes with Gary's special bullets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 I clean my barrel after a good few shots but have never consciously cleaned the chamber.Anyways let's see how it goes with Gary's special bullets... Stuart , The general cleaning of the barrel will clean the chamber if you draw the rod back far enough . To give the chamber a good clean out it is worth buying a chamber brush with the short rod ,you can then make a better job of cleaning the chamber . I have the short rod for this job on which I have a .45 pistol bronze brush that really dos the job . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Gave it a test earlier... all seems fine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 did you clean it afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) Stuart , The general cleaning of the barrel will clean the chamber if you draw the rod back far enough . Harnser . ?:good:? How can that be? 1. The chamber diameter is much larger than the bore diameter - so what brush / patch are you withdrawing that cleans the chamber "if you draw the rod back far enough" ? 2. I was taught NEVER to withdraw anything against the barrel direction. Push through, unthread and then start again from the chamber end? 3. I always use a bore guide and separately clean the chamber with a chamber mop. Examples of 4 shot 100 yards attached (yes, I know I missed the penny !). Apologies if I have misinterpreted your posting. PS Actual target seen by Garyb. PPS Glad you've sorted it out Gary. PITA when things go wrong? Edited September 22, 2009 by Maple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Stuart , The general cleaning of the barrel will clean the chamber if you draw the rod back far enough . I use a bore guide and only push forwards up the barrel, then remove the jag (or brush) and feed it again up through the breach end. This doesn't touch the chamber does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 I use a bore guide and only push forwards up the barrel, then remove the jag (or brush) and feed it again up through the breach end.This doesn't touch the chamber does it? No, it doesn't - & that is the way I was shown how to do it. Chamber should be mopped out afterward. FYI after cleaning I put a wet patch through with gun oil (before removing the bore guide) then remove bore guide and clean / mop out the chamber. I store all my guns muzzle down and before I go shooting I run a bore snake through to clean the oil off. Works for me. Cold barrel 1st shot is same as the 21st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Ok... shes now back doing thumbnails at 100. Phew. Thanks to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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