Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Neck chamber expansion room - how much #43827 01/03/2009 6:43 PM
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 72
herrettman Offline OP
journeyman
OP Offline
journeyman
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 72
Thinking about my 30-30AI, the neck area expands about 2 thousandths from loaded to after firing. Is that enough?

What should it be in most bottle-neck cartridges to prevent pressure problems? If accuracy is good and no pressure signs occur, should I assume it's OK.

My custom 30 herrett barrel had a tight chamber. The rounds chambered easy but after firing, the neck was basically the same. Ran into poor accuracy and pressure spikes. After neck turning the brass, the problem went away and accuracy was good.

Re: Neck chamber expansion room - how much [Re: herrettman] #43832 01/03/2009 9:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,512
Ernie Offline
Distinguished Master
Offline
Distinguished Master
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,512
Yes, that is enough.
just make sure you keep everything clean.


Ernie the Un-Tactical
Re: Neck chamber expansion room - how much [Re: herrettman] #43838 01/03/2009 11:39 PM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,375
Dan B. Offline
Distinguished Expert
Offline
Distinguished Expert
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,375
 Originally Posted By: herrettman
My custom 30 herrett barrel had a tight chamber. The rounds chambered easy but after firing, the neck was basically the same. Ran into poor accuracy and pressure spikes. After neck turning the brass, the problem went away and accuracy was good.


I had the same problem w/ a 7-08 and 6.5T/CU. After a little turning everything was fine.

I'd also say you are fine for the 30-30AI....002" after firing is plenty good since the brass will have fully expanded and sprung back when you took the measurement.

My .222RMI has a .248" chamber neck and I cut my cases to .2455" when loaded. This is on the tight side but it does not display any early pressure signs or spikes.


Exodus 20:5-11
Matthew 5:18
Revelation 22:14

ISPBS--Expert Level

Please don't use e-mail, contact me w/ PM.

Moderated by  Chance Weldon, Gary, Gregg Richter 

Newest Members
Redhawk41, Striker243, Sxviper, RobbieD, IRONMAN
9668 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
Who's Online Now
0 registered members (), 78 guests, and 1 spider.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3