AR-Stoner 6.5 Grendel barrel short chambered.

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I just measured a box of 123gr factory Hornady A-MAX for raw COL. Every cartridge was 2.250"-2.252". The ogive might be slightly different than the SST though, since I am able to load the 123gr A-MAX longer than the SST.

I made a dummy 123gr SST round, and tried it in my AA barrel, as well as a Satern 18" Grendel barrel. I can load it to 2.253" where it will just kiss the forcing cone. It chambers and extracts without force.

I also tested my long-loaded 123gr A-MAX in the Satern chamber, and no issues...chambers and extracts without force. That's a 123gr A-MAX at 2.275".

Are the barrels new or used? I think the issue is the new barrels that have not been broke in. My used Liberty barrel lets bullets drop in and out and the bolt closes with no issue.