HawkI, if i can find a box of factory here in the puckerbrush i will try them. i don't have squibs and i realize that is not what your reference to a squib rod is about. the only bullet i have any problem with is the above Nosler. it has the far forward ogive that contacts the rifling. i would set them back a smidge but they are so accurate at this length i will just remember to remove the mag before the last shot.
next reloading session i will try another bullet or screw her down a little.
all told i don't have any gripes about this cartridge or platform.

be safe, Tom

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