Bolt hard to pull back

[spamsucker]

on thick brass (military, LC, etc..) for me 41.5 IMR 4064 and a 168gn Hornady is all I get before showing pressure signs, including sticky bolt lift (which was at a similar charge weight to yours). I've had up to 44gn in remington brass without pressure signs. I'm betting overpressure. Back it down and use as little powder as necessary to get the grouping and velocity you need. Don't race the chronograph man.

[sbmunshi]

I experienced the same with PPU brass fireformed. This did not happen using winchester or Lapua brass. With the PPU it went in smooth and the extraction was a little tight. Lower your powder load and you should see a difference.

[Faded]

Oh wow thats really helpful. Was the lift hard to or just the pull? Was it on every round?

Both lift and the pull. Here is the thread http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=919372

[Ahhnother8]

So, was it overpressure or was the case head not sized down enough?