Thread: Q, what possible reasons are there for a 308 cartridge to stick?

Looking at a 308 and Im told it can very occasionally sticks / fails to extract on a hot load. I dont know what "hot" means yet (ive asked) but I cant think of anything but that its too hot? Would excess headspace cause it? Im not aware it would.

ideas pls?

Look at who is trying to sell it to you.

Generally hot load means stiff to open bolt.

If its failing to extract factory ammo there is probably some issue, perhaps a damaged extractor from really hot loads.

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"Hot load" refers to hand-loads that are running close to the limits of the rifle. Factory ammo shouldn't have a problem as it's loaded more conservatively. A sticky bolt/problems extracting is a sign of high pressure and generally means your ammunition is running a little too close to the rifle's limits.

its good buying at $550 steven.
maybe a dirty chamber causes some stick?? i wouldn't no but i have seen the gun you are looking at advertised!

Your first problem is that you're considering a 308 haha

does the guy who is trying to sell you the gun reload? I'm far from an expert but if he's loading them right up and firing a few rounds through it in the same session I have seen them stick in a mates gun.

what is the gun you're looking at?

Is it a Savage ? They can have stiff bolt problems without pressure signs. . .

Originally Posted by Bavarian_Hunter

Your first problem is that you're considering a 308 haha

does the guy who is trying to sell you the gun reload? I'm far from an expert but if he's loading them right up and firing a few rounds through it in the same session I have seen them stick in a mates gun.

what is the gun you're looking at?

That is that its heating up a hell of a lot. As been said if you stick to factory or if you load them up yourself stay a gn or two under the recommended top load ans you should be fine

Don't listen to those aussies mate we all know how full of shit they are.

Ask if you can test fire it with some factory ammo.

What brand is it? Iv loaded Sakos all the way up to stupid in a ladder and never ever had even one fail to extract and or eject.

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Don't listen to those aussies mate we all know how full of shit they are.

Dems fightin words

Originally Posted by Bavarian_Hunter

Your first problem is that you're considering a 308 haha

does the guy who is trying to sell you the gun reload? I'm far from an expert but if he's loading them right up and firing a few rounds through it in the same session I have seen them stick in a mates gun.

what is the gun you're looking at?

My choices are .223 or .308 at 1000 yds, odds of a .223 hitting anything at 1000 yds are? its for target shooting.

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47gr isnt hot....hrrmmm.

its an omark, single shot.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Don't listen to those aussies mate we all know how full of shit they are.

Ask if you can test fire it with some factory ammo.

What brand is it? Iv loaded Sakos all the way up to stupid in a ladder and never ever had even one fail to extract and or eject.

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It will be hand loaded but I dont plan to go above the upper safe limit...I am using 45gr now and getting very good results in a club gun at 1000 so its a q of tuning the load for a "new" gun for me and not being silly.

Im wondering if the extractor is damaged and possibly it cant be replaced in a 1970s gun, not sure.

its an omark target gun, rep is they are very strong.

I know nothing of an Omark other than its rep as an accurate strong target rifle.

But something must be worn or damaged to not extract/eject.

I know there people on here with omarks maybe they would know.

Originally Posted by Bavarian_Hunter

Dems fightin words

Id rather go hunt something(maybe even shoot it) and have a few beers(proper beer not that fosters shit) afterwards and cook a feed while we curse the fucken smoke in our eyes and the rain and give each other some light hearted kiwi/aussie bashing.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Id rather go hunt something(maybe even shoot it) and have a few beers(proper beer not that fosters shit) afterwards and cook a feed while we curse the fucken smoke in our eyes and the rain and give each other some light hearted kiwi/aussie bashing.

Do they still make fosters? That does sound good though ha
when I see 308 and VC in the same thread I can't help but poke shit

Ha ha fair enough

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