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Re: advice needed: case head separation
« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2017, 08:34:49 PM »
This sounds like the perfect application for Plastigage!

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Re: advice needed: case head separation
« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2017, 08:40:38 PM »
very nice.did you have same problem with shorter o.a.l?

Yes.  The case head separation actually happened when I was seated about .050 off the lands.  But I don't think seating depth is playing a role here.  My understanding is it's a function of repeated expansion and resizing cycles with a chamber that is set up beyond spec, coupled with resizing the brass back 0.008 each time.

It sounds like I need to take the rifle back to the smith and have him verify that the chamber is set for proper headspace.
yes i agree with having it verified,Reason i ask is if it shoots as well as you describe seems to be a very well built rifle.A loose chamber most likely will not hold 1/2 moa.Have you tried farther out like factory around .150 from lands and see how well that magnum shoots and if it still causes the separation?
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