rfwobbly
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I'm not sure whether to post this on the Auto Pistols Forum or here, since I know cartridge experts here who shoot the caliber will see it, but here goes....
I have a Kimber Target II in 38 Super. It has no issues extracting 38 Super or (when I fit the second barrel) 9x23 Winchester. Same stock Kimber extractor does fine with my mid-level reloads.
However, some of my 38 Super brass is range pickup and happens to be 38 Super Comp. It seems that about 90% of those Super Comp cases fail to extract. If I experience an FTE, it's always a Super Comp brass.... which will fall out of the chamber when the action is opened and the magazine lowered.
I know all 3 brass have different rim diameters, but I was under the impression that the Super Comp rim diameter was between 38 Super and 9x23 Win. So why do I have these issues?
The Kimber is less than 1 year old and has maybe 3000 rounds through it.
I have a Kimber Target II in 38 Super. It has no issues extracting 38 Super or (when I fit the second barrel) 9x23 Winchester. Same stock Kimber extractor does fine with my mid-level reloads.
However, some of my 38 Super brass is range pickup and happens to be 38 Super Comp. It seems that about 90% of those Super Comp cases fail to extract. If I experience an FTE, it's always a Super Comp brass.... which will fall out of the chamber when the action is opened and the magazine lowered.
I know all 3 brass have different rim diameters, but I was under the impression that the Super Comp rim diameter was between 38 Super and 9x23 Win. So why do I have these issues?
The Kimber is less than 1 year old and has maybe 3000 rounds through it.