Build Issues

[260Savage]

Hey fellas, I need a little help. I'm just wrapping up (or so I thought) my second rifle build. I thought I had everything set up on a build with a Savage Axis action but now when I put in my rounds, the bolt won't close. I used both a go gauge and a no go gauge and that checks out. I even double checked it. As I have tried to figure this out, I put a piece of unloaded brass in the action and I think I could get the bolt to close if I forced it, but obviously that isn't right. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[sharpshooter]

Sounds like the brass is not sized to same shoulder height as the go gauge, or it just isn't snapping over the extractor. Remove the extractor and try it.

[HandgunHTR]

New brass or once-fired? If new, it may be the extractor issue as pointed out. If once-fired, the shoulder may need to be bumped back a bit more, as pointed out.

The other issue may be the neck diameter. If you have a tight-necked chamber and you are sizing necks down (for a wildcat), the necks may be too thick and the OD may be a bit large.