New Model 12 LRP Scratches Bullets - Seeking Advice
Hi, I'm new to bolt guns (go easy on me). I just picked up a brand new Model 12 LRP in 6.5 CM tonight. Between when I ordered it and when I got it I've read a few threads on tight chambers, etc. on the Model 12 LRP. So I chambered a few rounds to see what would happen. Here are my observations using a box of Hornady 140gr (P/N 81494, Lot 3142483):
1. The action is reasonably smooth with no round in the chamber.
2. When I chamber a round, it will get to about 1/8" short of fully closed and there will be a fair amount of resistance when closing it the rest of the way.
3. For about 4 of the 20 rounds, I really had to pull back on the bolt to get the round to extract. I would guess around 10 pounds of force to extract. Most of the rest took less force than that but still more than I would expect.
Below are two pictures of one of the extracted rounds (all of the rounds had the same marks):
A picture of scratches on the cylindrical section of the bullet (all of the rounds had these)
http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9bf52c8d.jpg
A picture of a scratch on the ogive section of the bullet (all of the rounds had one of these)
http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7be55e72.jpg
This picture shows the chamber. There is copper on two (or three) spots of the transition from the neck to the leade(?). I believe this is what is causing the scratches. The other spot mid-chamber I think is just where the newly abraded copper rubs off of the bullet when it is ejected. I was able to wipe this off easily with a Q-tip.
http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2f15c730.jpg
A few questions:
1. Is this normal or the way it should be? (I assume not.)
2. Any advice on what to do about it? Is there anything easy I can do to deburr it? Should I try shooting it to test accuracy? (Note: I don't yet have a scope mount.) Should I just contact Savage? (Keep in mind I bought this because I wanted something that was accurate out of the box. I'm not too interested in rebarreling it or anything like that.)
3. Are there any recommendations on scope mounts/rings? I have a 30mm tube on my scope.
Thanks in advance!
Jeff
