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Finally got to get the rifle to the range and experiencing something weird - an intermittent delay between primer and powder ignition.
The first 2 shots had a definite delay between primer pop and powder ignition. Not a hang fire, but about 1/4 second delay. 3rd and 4th shots were just fine, instant firing. But 5th shot, was a longer delay.
I didn't clean between shots to try and gauge how long the barrel would take to make loading hard. (The 5th load was as easy as the first.)
Shooting 90gr of BH209, Federal 209A primers in brand new Knight red jackets with Harvester bullets and black sabots. (Other than dialing down the powder by 20gr, this combo has been my go-to for years in other rifles.) New rifle, cleaned before using. Each load was prepped and loaded the same, with my usual 3 firm taps to the loading rod to ensure full load seating. The rod is index marked to ensure same depth.
Doing my googling, I saw where some don't recommend the magnum primers with the red jackets, as there is too much pressure. This is my first Knight, so don't know about that.
Any suggestions?
The first 2 shots had a definite delay between primer pop and powder ignition. Not a hang fire, but about 1/4 second delay. 3rd and 4th shots were just fine, instant firing. But 5th shot, was a longer delay.
I didn't clean between shots to try and gauge how long the barrel would take to make loading hard. (The 5th load was as easy as the first.)
Shooting 90gr of BH209, Federal 209A primers in brand new Knight red jackets with Harvester bullets and black sabots. (Other than dialing down the powder by 20gr, this combo has been my go-to for years in other rifles.) New rifle, cleaned before using. Each load was prepped and loaded the same, with my usual 3 firm taps to the loading rod to ensure full load seating. The rod is index marked to ensure same depth.
Doing my googling, I saw where some don't recommend the magnum primers with the red jackets, as there is too much pressure. This is my first Knight, so don't know about that.
Any suggestions?