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30-06 and 270 to 6.5x55
I built a 6.5x55 off of a 30-06 savage action and am having some extraction problems. Not near hot loads at all, as you can pull the case out with a fingernail, but it will not eject. Is there a different bolt face between 30-06 and 6.5? I'm using Lapua brass which is .480 vs .4728('06 size. according to the resesearch i did), is this enought that I need to change or modify the bolt face?
Just wondering as I am building another for hunting and wondering if I should stick with North American brass that fits the 30-06 size(such as the win and fed brass i have)? for the target rifle I'll make it a single shot, but would like the hunting rifle to be a little more versatile. thanks guys.
Anyone have any ideas as to how I can remedy this? Does savage make a bolt face that will fit the dimensions of the "European" 6.5?
Thanks guys.
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Change out all the ejector and extractor parts with the upgrade kit from Sharpshooter Supply. Every long action I've converted needed to be changed. Short actions, not an issue.
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Unfortunately SSS will not ship to Canada.
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I have rebarreled several 110's, older stagger feeds and new ones, no issues whatsoever with Lapua, REm. or Win brass in the 6.5x55, which is my all time favorite round.
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Should have to change brass. Check the extractor and be sure it has a nice crisp edges and isn't rounded over or worn too much. Also putting in a larger ball under the exttractor may help also.
Just a couple of thoughts.