I used 17.5 g of Winchester 296 powder for a 125 g Nosler ballistic tip. Still after 2-3 rounds, won't eject. This is close to max load. Should I go max load?
You'll find a lot of guys loading that a little hotter, as high as 19gr sometimes; I typically use 18gr of H110/296. 17.5gr should cycle fine, you have something else going on with the gun.
What rost said, and check out the gas rings. Is the bolt really stiff in the carrier?
