30-40 Krag question

Maxx424

September 23, 2007 16:03

Having an odd situation with the reloads for a 30-40 Krag. Using Winchester brass and Winchester magnum primers with the begining load as stated in the Lee book. Shoots fine but the primers are ending up just a fraction proud of the case after firing. Primers are not as snug a fit as some other cases we load. Also very easy to deprime. Using Magnum primers as that is what we had. Thoughts??? Are we doing something wrong?

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  JustC

  September 23, 2007 17:22

  excessive headspace would be my guess. If you are not overworking the shoulders by pushing them back more than .002-.003", then I would say it is a generous chamber needing a headspace adjustment.

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  perry shooter

  September 23, 2007 17:36

  Hello a protruding primer can some times result from believe it or not a VERY LOW pressure load. In a revolver with no powder just the primer the primer will back out and lock up the pistol. With a small flash hole and magnum primer and light load the same thing might be happing .

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  Maxx424

  September 24, 2007 05:28

  Thanks for the response. We will check both the head space and try some normal primers.

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