Just had a barrel chambered in 243ai. I am using lapua brass. When I put a un primed .243 lapua brass in and close the bolt I feel no resistance at all. On my other ackley I do. I placed one layer of scotch tape on the back of the brass still no resistance but with two pieces I feel the normal ackley crush fit! Some will say seat the bullets into the lands but I feel this chamber might be .008 too long. Smith already marked the barrel so I'm thinking set back would be messy! Maybe a new bolt and set it up correctly! Any thoughts guys?
