Good and interesting post WiFowler, seems we don't get as many build stories these days as we did in the past....your feeding problems are of great interest to me as I am contemplating a 6.5 PRC build and a short action doesn't seem practical, now with your issues it seems a long action with the BDL configuration has issues also.
Guys with more experience will chime in I am sure and we will learn something. I suspect they will recommend a detachable mag with new bottom metal.
Thanks for the informative and honest post.
