Seems like the commercial FN action I used which was originally chambered to the .270 Win. took some way too heavy reloads from the guy I bought it from. PJ
So the problem was finally diagnosed. Lug set-back?
That's what I looks like. The sad part is I remember that rifle doing just that with factory .270 ammo. Then I just stuck the rifle way back in the safe and forgot about it until I had the custom made. Guess I'll just have to scavenge a receiver off on of my good FN rifles.
PJ
You might want to contact Tom Jackson (posts under dpcd here and on the Accurate Reloading site). I sent him an Argentine that I was sure had lug set-back. He took the barrel off, examined the action, and decided it was something else. Whatever he did I no longer have issues with sticking bolts (I believe it was a headspace issue). In any event, if you like the action it might be worth having him take a look before shelling out for a new one.
Mike
