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    New 300 weatherby extraction issue

    Mike, It went back to weatherby and I just received back last week. Weatherby stated the chamber was too tight. So they reamed it again and gave it a decent polish. I loaded up some 165g CX bullets and it preformed very well. I was without the rifle maybe 18 days.
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    New 300 weatherby extraction issue

    Update factory ammo stuck in the chamber worse and I've never seen a primer look like that either. Factory ammo Hornady 165 grain Billed Fps 3390
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    New 300 weatherby extraction issue

    Cartridge dimensions 0.5117-0.004 contact zone on brass in image 0.5060 average never fired 10 pieces 0.5135 average once fired 10 pieces 0.5110 averaged resized 5 pieces Added some more pictures
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    New 300 weatherby extraction issue

    I could of lied to them and said it was factory ammo but in the warranty it clearly states factory ammo to be used. what if it operates fine with factory ammo and my brass is too soft? I will know on Saturday how factory ammo will operate. Chamber does look like a threaded pipe and needs some work.
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    New 300 weatherby extraction issue

    I shouldn't have to eat the cost since it's less than a month old and I couldn't sell it knowingly having an issue. I really don't know a good gunsmith in my area and never really need one. Borescopes can be helpful and I use it all the time inspecting after shooting.
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    New 300 weatherby extraction issue

    Yes and they didn't want to see the images I have of the chamber. My hope is I fire their ammo and the bolt will stick for extraction. If it won't extract they want me to send a rod down the barrel to knock it loose. I will refuse on grounds of damaging the crown and ship with it stuck.
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    New 300 weatherby extraction issue

    I tried to send it to them but weatherby only accepts factory ammo being shot out of their guns. I can understand that as a policy.
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    New 300 weatherby extraction issue

    I get this question all the time about 130g out of magnums. 1. I live in a state that requires non lead ammo for hunting. 2. The deer are small and are generally light weight under 130 pounds. 3. I like my copper bullets moving fast to avoid possible expansion issues. I have not had an issue but...
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    New 300 weatherby extraction issue

    Purchased a new 300 Weatherby mag in the Vanguard sporter model and started barrel break in. I loaded up some 130g Barnes TTSX at minimum charge with 2 different powders and the brass sticks to the point of pounding on the bolt. 1st load New never fired Remington brass purchased in 1998 Barnes...
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