I have a 760 30-06 that definitely benefits from using a small base die. If I use a standard FL die I have to chamber all the cartridges once because the first time the action is hard to open once the bolt locks closed. After the first chambering they cycle fine. With the small base die the problem never occurs.
Evening Mr. Dave:
I don't doubt you at all. It simply shows us there are no hard and fast rules.
Maybe there's a diff in the dies ?
Maybe there's a diff in the chambers ?
I had a Savage 99 in 243 and no matter how I adjusted the dies, the 'bolt' was very difficult to completely close.
Surely IMO, that particular rifle was an exception.
Jerry
