Hi, first off, thanks ahead of time for any help. I'm pretty new here so still somewhat clueless. Also, I posted this question here as I figured guys who reload may be more in tune with the issue even though it happened with factory ammo. Sorry if I posed in the wrong section. I'm new to rifles/6.8. I reload for my 1911's but the 6.8 is a new venture for me. I have a new 6.8 rifle from a local business. The business comes highly reccomended as he does all the custom work for the local LE/SWAT guys. Details of the rifle are as follows:
Barrel: Wilson Combat 18" (not fluted)
Lower: Anderson Manufacturing
Handguard: Odin Works
Magazine: 10 rounds PRI
Not sure who makes the BCG or charging handle
Magpul stock
First trip to the range, followed barrel break-in instructions, used a total of 60 Hornady 110 gr v-max. No issues.
Second trip to the range, used SSA 115 gr OTM. After about the first 6 shots, it was cease-fire time on the range. After I locked the chamber open and dropped the mag, I noticed a small piece of brass in view in the chamber. I took it out and it was deformed but about the size of a primer. I picked up the fired brass off the ground and out of 6 rounds, there was 2 completely blown primers and the others looked pretty flat.
The reason I am posting this here is because I am getting ready to start reloading for the 6.8 and obviously this has me worried with this obvious excessive pressure from a factory round. I will be meeting with my rifle guy today but was wondering if anybody had any ideas.
Again, thanks ahead of time and please remember I'm new here so don't be too brutal, haha.
Barrel: Wilson Combat 18" (not fluted)
Lower: Anderson Manufacturing
Handguard: Odin Works
Magazine: 10 rounds PRI
Not sure who makes the BCG or charging handle
Magpul stock
First trip to the range, followed barrel break-in instructions, used a total of 60 Hornady 110 gr v-max. No issues.
Second trip to the range, used SSA 115 gr OTM. After about the first 6 shots, it was cease-fire time on the range. After I locked the chamber open and dropped the mag, I noticed a small piece of brass in view in the chamber. I took it out and it was deformed but about the size of a primer. I picked up the fired brass off the ground and out of 6 rounds, there was 2 completely blown primers and the others looked pretty flat.
The reason I am posting this here is because I am getting ready to start reloading for the 6.8 and obviously this has me worried with this obvious excessive pressure from a factory round. I will be meeting with my rifle guy today but was wondering if anybody had any ideas.
Again, thanks ahead of time and please remember I'm new here so don't be too brutal, haha.