I just tried the 100gr bullets because it was suggested.
I have checked the crown with a Q-tip. Seems OK as the swab didn't hang up on the crown. About the only way I have to really check it.
I have bed the recoil lug area and about an inch in front of it. Also the rear tang area as well. I have also made sure the barrel floats in the channel.
When I clean the barrel, I feel no tight areas and it cleans up pretty quick with very little copper fouling.
About the only thing to do now is just start from scratch and run the load testing again. All out of 80 grain Blitz which was the bullet of choice but I have several other grain weights and brands. I think an 80 grain Nosler first then maybe a 75 or 87 grain V-Max. Maybe an 88 grain Berger as I have had good luck with them in the past. Nothing like a challenge!!
I have checked the crown with a Q-tip. Seems OK as the swab didn't hang up on the crown. About the only way I have to really check it.
I have bed the recoil lug area and about an inch in front of it. Also the rear tang area as well. I have also made sure the barrel floats in the channel.
When I clean the barrel, I feel no tight areas and it cleans up pretty quick with very little copper fouling.
About the only thing to do now is just start from scratch and run the load testing again. All out of 80 grain Blitz which was the bullet of choice but I have several other grain weights and brands. I think an 80 grain Nosler first then maybe a 75 or 87 grain V-Max. Maybe an 88 grain Berger as I have had good luck with them in the past. Nothing like a challenge!!