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That would be a shame on you moment!!!

Now let's talk... #1 You are dealing with two of the hardest primers available. And shame on you for shooting steel cased but that's another issue. Not an ammo issue. And I'm biting my tongue regarding all these off the wall posts. #2 It's a new rifle you assembled. Your LPK was packed in a preserving oil, did you degrease it and relube the pivot points with a very light oil? You should have. #3 I doubt you have a bolt issue, but that should have been degreased and re lubed as well. #4 Could be a faulty too light hammer spring to compound the other stuff. #5 Yes a heavier hammer spring will effect your trigger weight. If you fired it indoors I'd clean it (degrease) and try it again. If it F's up indoors you have a spring problem. If it's only in subfreezing weather it's oil. That's why I ****. You have to be careful when you assemble, it's a machine and has to be viewed as that and not an Erector Set.

Ray do I speak other than the truth? You are a man of the world.

The operative word is "girlfriend". Their memory gets much better after you say "I do". You are being played bubba!

I have a friend (yes I have a friend) and I spend about $5k a year buying him parts and stuff on my credit card so his wife doesn't see it. Now there's a MAN...

Chris - Have you ever met a woman that forgot anything?

Chris - What you going to do with all that pink stuff? I bet she'd rather have shoes...

Congrats!!

And when you call them mention every organization you belong to. You may be eligible for discounts.

IMHO this is the only way to go... http://www.magnaport.com/ These folks have been around for years and have an excellent reputation.

I'm with you 100% on the lead bullets and any real barrel comp. Just not a good practice.

Maybe on a real comped barrel but the ID on these bushing comps Is BIG... REAL BIG

Here you go!

TJ is probably the closest to you and, TJ is a stand up guy doing excellent work.

Yo!!! They are ATI polymers...

STI 45acp left by the garage door... Just left, no signature, no nothing...

$15 ea w/ shipping. Not bad

Look at Sightron. In my opinion the best bang for the buck out there. You seem to know a bit about scopes so I think you'll appreciate their product line.

Well, glad you feel better. I didn't reply to your PM because I was a little confused. Now as for the GF... Is she trust worthy enough to collect money? If so I may have a job for her....

Bravo!! good job!!!

Dave nights sights are now restricted to those who are sure of their target...

I use the Wilson style gauges exclusively. (my .223Rem is Dillon, same thing) these gauges help you set your dies, and measure your cases from datum line to case head and datum line to case mouth. They are a must. You can even take a fired case put it in the gauge and get an idea what your chamber is like. http://www.brownells.com/reloading/measuring-tools/case-gauges-headspace-tools/wilson-case-gauge-prod33287.aspx

Everyone has mentioned very good points. But let me just say this....neck sizing or full length sizing it doesn't matter. YOU CHECK OVERALL LENGTH PERIOD A long case extending into the throat of the chamber will cause excess pressure. That throat and lead combination is there to allow a pressure drop and a long case reduces that space/pressure drop.

Don't get twisted. I'm just telling you that without the buffer retainer and spring your rifle should function. Your bolt lays against that buffer all the time. Tubbs actually makes weights that go between the buffer and the bolt and you have to remove both take down pins to open the rifle. Now I understand that initially you probably didn't know the problem but God forbid it ever happens to you or someone else all you have to do is remove both take down pins to disassemble the rifle. Good luck!