I have a FAT 42 Model 41 that I was hoping to reload for. I've been reading about it is "highly recommended" that the .268" Hornady 160RN is to be used w/ either H414 or Win 760 and a magnum primer. I used CCI mag primer, prepared a load w/ 36.0 gr of H 414 and seated the bullet to the cannelure. I loaded some samples at 36.5 and 37.0 to see what would work best for this rifle....
The first and only round I fired w/ 36.0 gr of H-414 the bolt was difficult to rotate. When I got it open, the round was stuck in the chamber. After I tapped it out w/ and old cleaning rod, the primer was blown out. Is there something I'm doing wrong? I've been reloading for over 20 years and never encountered something like this. Do I need to slug the bore and / or possibly try .264 bullets or get rid of this rifle? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading. :thumb:
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