10-31-2021, 12:08 AM
MOntana,
I have a Lilja chamber from the original group buy that is fractionally over SAAMI. From measuring spent cases it would likely not pass the gauge test. All Lapua rounds do not split on the first firing however and from then on they get .003": bump, I have lost count how many firings each case has but it will be over 10. Sized cases do not pass a rifle gauge as they are too proud but they all fire normally and I am comfortable I know what is going on.
I don't doubt some techniocian insulted to you and did not know as much as they should. I will never insult you. I am simply coming from a different perspective and weighing up the risk. I believe you have far more chance blowing your face off reloading rounds than firing the first factory round through a new barrel at the hip. Every time we fire a rifle it is a risk - some trigger pulls' are riskier than others.
I note you prefer different lubes and liquids and are very particular about it. I use motor oils and greases, and WD40 white lithium on triggers and suppressors. I am simply offering an alternative view from similar experience.
I have a Lilja chamber from the original group buy that is fractionally over SAAMI. From measuring spent cases it would likely not pass the gauge test. All Lapua rounds do not split on the first firing however and from then on they get .003": bump, I have lost count how many firings each case has but it will be over 10. Sized cases do not pass a rifle gauge as they are too proud but they all fire normally and I am comfortable I know what is going on.
I don't doubt some techniocian insulted to you and did not know as much as they should. I will never insult you. I am simply coming from a different perspective and weighing up the risk. I believe you have far more chance blowing your face off reloading rounds than firing the first factory round through a new barrel at the hip. Every time we fire a rifle it is a risk - some trigger pulls' are riskier than others.
I note you prefer different lubes and liquids and are very particular about it. I use motor oils and greases, and WD40 white lithium on triggers and suppressors. I am simply offering an alternative view from similar experience.