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    Some powders will do this in military rifles . It is caused by several factors , the more of the factors you have , the more likely it is to happen . 1. A bullet too small for the bore , 2. an oversized chamber for the case being used [ or the case is too small ] , 3. too much neck clearance in the chamber , 4. cooler weather , 5. the powder used [ I-3031 is one of the worst ] , 6. too light of a charge . You probably have all of those listed . It is NOT the primer or crimp.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bob q View Post
    5. the powder used [ I-3031 is one of the worst
    You didn't read what he wrote did you?
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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    You didn't read what he wrote did you?
    You did not understand what I wrote . A list of things that cause the problem . #5 was the powder used [ an added note that I-3031 is a powder that has that problem the worst of the six or so powders that have that problem ] .

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