30 nosler go gauge

[mms]

Does anyone happen to have a 30 nosler go gauge? I bought a new rifle but the bolt takes a lot of force to close on factory ammo. I want to just check for piece of mind with a go gauge. I would pay to borrow it.
Any other ideas what could cause it

 

[Leo]

Was it a factory built rifle like a Browning or a Savage? I would call them first thing.

You could also measure the datum line on the shoulder of new ammo, and compare that to the SAAMI spec. If it was just slightly out of spec ammo, you would save yourself time and shipping.

 

[mms]

It’s a nosler rifle, I sent them an email yesterday. But if I could self help for minimal cost I would. Just to save shipping it and the time lost. I drew an elk tag and want to spend some time shooting the rifle before the hunt

 

[mms]

I figured my first stop is a go gauge. If I can find one.

 

[JEBland]

I've got to run to work, so this is less coherent than I'd prefer.

Any other ideas what could cause it

Have you tried operating the action at different speeds?

My T/C Dimension doesn't like when I operate the bolt slowly (.270 Win barrel) but does fine when operating the bolt at normal speeds (fast but not rushing). The cartridges got kinda stuck at the shoulder when I did it too slowly, but the hangups don't happen when operating normally.

You could buy a gauge set, say here
https://pacifictoolandgauge.com/saa...auges-headspace-gauge-set-go-no-go-field.html ,
then sell it after diagnosing the issue.

 

[Bill2905]

Does anyone happen to have a 30 nosler go gauge? I bought a new rifle but the bolt takes a lot of force to close on factory ammo. I want to just check for piece of mind with a go gauge. I would pay to borrow it.
Any other ideas what could cause it

It never hurts to check headspace and you should definitely speak with Nosler.

If available, I would also try a different load or a different brand of ammo to see if it still happens. It could be specific to the brand/load. Some barrels have throats on the shorter side which can force the bullet to jam into the rifling. I say this because two of my Savage 223 bolt guns close hard on most Hornady factory varmint ammo I have shot in them. In my situation, I confirmed that the bullet is jamming into the rifling.

 

[MrMunster]

I've rented the gauges I needed before from places like https://www.reamerrentals.com/

I don't see 30 Nosler on their site but you might call them to see if they can get them.