1970'S First Gen. "Short" Action Barrel Throat???

[seagiant]

Hi,
Getting ready to load up my first rounds for this old rifle...

Checked OAL of cartridge with a Hornady gauge, and...

When the ogive hit the lands the bullet was completely out of the case and about a 1/16" of the push rod, sticking out.

Admittedly, this is a 55 gr. flat base bullet, but that seems like a hec of a jump?

Wondering if anyone has any ideas on this???

[GaCop]

Any idea how many rounds have been through the barrel? Enough rounds can lengthen the throat through erosion. Try some heavier bullets. If you have access to a bore scope, that will show you the condition of the barrel.

[Nor Cal Mikie]

Factory Savage barrels had long throats. Seemed to be the norm.
My .223 (110V) loaded to to fit the mag OAL was killing ground squirrels out to 200+ yards with no issues.
Load the 55s with full case/neck contact and see what your target tells you. Adjust from there. Load the OAL to fit the mag.
I single feed so no OAL restrictions.
Long throat? That's why I go ZERO FREEBORE on my custom ordered chambers or custom reamers.
Go with the lightest bullets I can get my hands on, stuffed into the lands and go heavier as the throat wears. (and it will)
In your case, you don't have a choice so load accordingly. You may be pleasantly surprised.

[seagiant]

Hi,
Thanks, no, I have no idea, it was an old rifle in my LGS and traded a Ruski Mosin for it.

The lure of it for me was it was a LH model and in a caliber I liked.

Finally got my scope on and when I went to start reloading, used the Hornady OAL Gauge and got quite a surprise.

I will take your advice and build the rounds to spec on the OAL, just to see what it does, at 100 yds.

Thanks, again!

[charlie b]

I like the longer throat on my Axis. It allows loading the 77gn SMK's out so the powder is not compressed as much.

[seagiant]

Hi,
Well from what I can gleen talking to different people...

Savage Factory rifles had long throats to begin with.

I have a friend that has a bore scope and we are going to look at the throat tomorrow.

Thanks for the info!