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Once I dig out the 2nd round the 3rd round feeds from the right ok. It’s a staggered box mag, R, L, R, 3 rounds full. Will check other stuff as you guys suggested. Thanks.

The 1st round when mag is full with 3 rounds feeds from the right side and second jamming cartridge from the left side. So what can I do to correct this?

Update, actually having problems feeding 416, 400gr Hornady RN bullets but the Speer and Barnes pointed bullets feed fine so I’m gonna stick with those instead of modifying the feed rails. Funny it’ll feed the 1st round from the magazine perfect every time but the second one jams every time...

I’ve been using winchester and federal brass 300wsm to 416 with no issues, usually don’t crimp. Brass comes out a lot shorter so I’ve never had to trim. I think 9.3 or 375 would be better if you ever wanted to go after the big stuff.

Sounds like a BSA action?

Yes, better bullet selection was my reasoning. 300-350gr bullets work best in my Short Action rifle. I dont think anyone makes bullets under 400gr in 425 caliber. I can get copper or lead in 416.

Nothing above 375 on the bullet listings. Unless that means they are out of stock now? I wish they would make a 300, 350gr option in 416. I would also like a 160gr option for 6.5mm on my wish list.

Speaking of Nosler 400gr partitions I don’t see anything listed above 375? Did Nosler stop making partitions over 375??

Good, I have to shoot more. I was more focussed on pressure signs. I find the IMR 3031 powder shoots best in my gun. Too bad I got a good price on 2lbs of W748, but it is good enough for moose or bear out to 200yrds.

Ruger just released a 9.3x62, Sako/Tikka still makes them, there should still be Huskavarna and M98 actions around already chambered in 9.3x62.

Tried some Barnes 300gr TSX FB bullets, they are basically the same dimensions as the Speer 350gr lead bullets. Loaded 63gr IMR 3031, OK, and 67gr W748, OK. Both full case not too compressed at 2.860” O.A.C.L. Impact about 4” higher at 100m than the 350’s No chrony.

I’ve been using Taylor load data for my 416WSM build. I got info from Hand loader Magazine and their LoadData section. May have to expand powder selection, IMR3031,W748, H4895 are all working great for me, extrapolated from Taylor loads.

I can just remove the pin from my RCBS or Redding dies when sizing if I don’t want to punch the primers out.

Just for the record I didn’t get a muzzle break on my 416WSM even though the smith did recommend it. Don’t regret it.

Don’t guides hate muzzle breaks? Anyone attest to that?