I recently picked up a Savage 10FCP HS Precision. I've had a couple model 10's before and since I got into reloading a little while ago I gave up my FNAR to get a Savage in hopes of utlizing my handloads better. I took the rifle to the range today for the first time. I ran 20 rounds of Remington through it as part of a barrel break in. I then went to load one of my hand loads and the bolt wouldn't close. I got home tonight and reduced the OAL down to a rediculus 2.70 and it still wouldn't close.

I checked a sized case to make sure the case would chamber at it was just fine. I can't figure out why they won't load properly as they are well under OAL specs I've read that other people shoot out of the same rifle.

Any help would be appreciated as I'm kinda frustrated right now and wondering if I made the right choice to give up the .75 MOA FNAR...lol

Here's the load...

43.5 Varget
168gr HPBT Hornady A-Max
2.810 OAL (what I tried first)

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