Thread: Split case

Hey everyone,

So I went and shot some rounds to compare the Accubonds to the VLDS and pick a powder weight. As Im using the 140gn AB's at present they were loaded in the 5x fired Nickel winchester cases. And the 150gn VLD's were in 1x fired Federal cases.

I fired the Ab's first to check their speed and group to use as a base to compare off that day.

Well bugger me the first case come out and had a split neck (only small, just where the neck comes off the shoulder). These are definitely only fired five times and were FL sized first time around before I got a Neck sizer.

So your all probably thinking that the load must be hot!! Well its only 61.4gn AR2213sc, 140gn AB, CCI LR Mag primer, OAL 2.786" with said Nickel cases. And speed is 2845fps, well below what is capable. But it shoots where it is
I know that these cases are hard as, but what I'm wondering if has anyone else had similar trouble with these after such few firings.

FYI, the rifle is a Tikka T3 Hunter in 270wsm.



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