Posted by Bill Gunn on February 09, 1999 at 09:43:34:
In Reply to: What does "jammed hard into the lands" mean???? posted by IndianaJames on February 09, 1999 at 08:18:31:
It's very important to keep the bottom of the case tight aginst the face of the bolt when fireforming this cartridge. Before the fireforming you do not have enough shoulder on the case to "headspace" on,and that is what the bullet has to do for you. The way I do it is just seat the bullet in the case enough, so you know it won't fall out,with the normal handling it will get before being shot.Being in a new clean neck,and being molly coated, when you chamber the shell, the bullet will slide back in the case with very little effort. If you don't do this, the shell can grab the side of the chamber,& you'll over stretch the case,or you will see the primer partialy backed out of the case. The 22-250IMP is a very intense cartridge when fully loaded. With 800 cases to use, make sure you take your time, and not ruin a good bbl. by being impatient. I found that the fireforming loads are very accurate, and certainly can be used for 'chucks & 'dogs. I don't think I would take only this gun with me on a praire dog hunt. I have a .222 I will take for 90% of my shooting and use this gun for the fun looooong shots. I just want it to last, it's very impressive when the very FIRST woodchuck you shoot at with a gun dies at 725+ yds !!