Tikka T3x in 30-06 Bullet Performance
James Adamson

Tikka T3x in 30-06 Bullet Performance

I am shooting a tikka T3x in 30-06. I have 3 different loads worked up for this rifle, a cheap practice/plinking load using winchester brass and 2 "good" loads using lapua brass. I measured and remeasured the brass again last night and all came out .003 to .004 of shoulder bump. After looking at it again this morning I am not sure if it is case head separation or just a mark left by the die. Here is a couple of photos, let me know what you think.
Case seperation. Take a thin wire or dental tool with a 90 degree bend at one end that has a short length of 3/8" and a long leg somewhat longer than the length of the case. Gently and with sensitivity use the 'dental' tool to feel the inside of the case from the base to above the discolored area. You will most likely feel a shallow depression around the inside waist of the case. Try the same thing with a new case to feel the difference.
 

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