First fire long ranger 243

[LeverGuy]

Hello all,
So today I took my new 243 to the range. Sighting in went well but a few rounds seemed to have a small bulge about an eighth inch from the base. As this occurred it was very difficult to open the action. Not sure if it was the ammo. Will try a different brand this week. Has anyone else experienced this? Should I be concerned about a possible internal adjustment? On the other hand I only got to fire 10 rounds through my big boy .357, once my wife shot it she wouldn’t give it back. Might have to get her one.

[Mistered]

Should I be concerned about a possible internal adjustment?

There is no 'internal adjustment' that will correct a bulged case BUT report back after trying a different brand of ammo and take the time to pull the bolt and really clean the chamber well before your next range outing. Make sure it is 'sparkling' clean and will chamber ammo with no hesitation.

[Ojaileveraction]

CAN one easily pull the bolt of a long ranger to clean it from the breach?

[JEBar]

just curious .... what can you tell us about the ammo that bulged .. .. reload or factory .... were all of the rounds you fired the same

[LeverGuy]

just curious .... what can you tell us about the ammo that bulged .. .. reload or factory .... were all of the rounds you fired the same

Was using federal 100gr soft point. Going to get some Hornady 95gr sst and maybe some Winchester also

[JEBar]

looking forward to your comments after firing other brands

[BigAl52]

Bulging cases aren't normal. Nice to see a 243 report I hope the issue doesn't continue.