6 UM Reloading Thread

[wind gypsy]

I loaded them the same as the others which were just touching the lands, I think that might be my problem.

Time to get whacking with the kinetic hammer to see.

Yeah man, those lands might not be in the same spot after 50 rounds. I'd make sure the bullets have a solid jam.

 

[The Fish Box]

So I went thru and made sure all the primers were seated fully, and pulled bullets to make sure I have a jammed load. Somehow I still have failure to fire on loads that require me to slam the bolt shut, I’m kinda at a loss here.

Jammed loads, tight primers, same lot as the last 50, same powder and charge.

Bolt has only the 50 rounds thru it but I guess that could be it?

 

[Ryan Avery]

I consider it to be the easiest part of the reloading process, especially with a spare fire forming barrel and the Titegroup method. Whether the 100 fps is worth it is up to you, based on barrel length and desired effective range. Play around with the WEZ and decide if it seems significant or not.

I want the turbo on my 6UM


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[Mike D Texas]

So I went thru and made sure all the primers were seated fully, and pulled bullets to make sure I have a jammed load. Somehow I still have failure to fire on loads that require me to slam the bolt shut, I’m kinda at a loss here.

Jammed loads, tight primers, same lot as the last 50, same powder and charge.

Bolt has only the 50 rounds thru it but I guess that could be it?

From what I can see on my phone in the pictures you posted, there appears to be inconsistent primer strikes.

Not sure if that related to excess headspace, spring drag or just weak spring but that’s where I would I would start looking.

 

[bielenbm]

Without a modified case is there a good way to find the lands for FF the brass? Or do you progressively shorten or length till the bolt closes?

 

[NW_backcountry90]

Without a modified case is there a good way to find the lands for FF the brass? Or do you progressively shorten or length till the bolt closes?

Use the Alex wheeler method. By far the most consistent I have used.