JackSprat
Member
I had just one 223,and it is a Savage which is pretty tight chambered..I picked up a used HandiRifle the otherday in 223,and played around with it some yesterday using the shells I already have loaded that chamber well in the Savage..I was pleased with the accuracy,and most fired,but I had a couple that didn't fire.I'm thinking it most likely is because the shell are creating too much headspace,but I don't know for sure,but this has got the wheels in my mind turning..Does case sizing have enough effect on headspace to create a dangerous situation?..I have shot some loads in my Savage that were kinda snug when closing the bolt,I didn't have to force it,but they did kinda shine up the headstamp a little.Was this dangerious?..And does it mean that every time you start reloading for a different rifle you are altering the headspace?.