Blazer R8 issue

[meigsbucks]

I’m hoping some of you with more Blaser experience than me can help figure out an issue I’m having. When using my .257 Wby mag barrel, about 20% of the time, I get the dreaded “CLICK”. There is no dent on the primer and usually when I recycle the action, it fires. I have four other barrels, including an after market barrel that I don’t have any issues with, so I’m 99% sure it’s not operator error. Any ideas?

 

[analog_peninsula]

Reloads, or factory ammo? If factory, have you tested a different load?

 

[meigsbucks]

Reloads.. I’ve adjusted the die up and down in several increments. I’ve thought of trying factory ammo.

 

[analog_peninsula]

Check your ammo with a Wilson adjustable case length gauge and maybe take a look at a belted magnum collet die.

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[Tra3]

I’ve had that with a box of factory ammo. Afterwards I was able to feel with my thumb that the primer was just lightly recessed.

 

[ftothfadd]

Make sure your bolt is pushed completely forward and it is in battery. I have run into the same issue previously when I inadvertently did not lock the bolt in the completely forward position. I apologize if this may be something obvious, but I myself ran into this situation and had the same experience of no firing, strike on the primer…

 

[Tex .416]

Buy and learn how to use headspace gauges to properly adjust the sizing die. Randomly turning the die is never the correct answer. Keep notes on the correct measurements for that rifle/barrel for future reference.

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[Tex .416]

Meigs,

my apology, my post came off a bit abrupt and harsh, which was not intentional.