Difficult Chambering Case

[Grumpy]

I have an older. Sako fin light in 270wsm. I have reloaded for this for about 10 years, I have never been happy with the way the bolt closes on my rifle when I have a cartridge in it. It is very hard to close the bolt. I have been using a Lee resizing die, I am wondering if it isn’t resizing the case the full length. I purchased the die because it was much cheaper than other dies. And I am wondering if this also could be causing accuracy issues ? Also, what other dies would you recommend to solve this problem ?

Id start by using a stiff nylon brush and patches and solvent and carefully cleaning your rifles chamber and throat,
Id accurately measure the case and make damn sure its sized to spec
especially length, shoulder and base diameters,
then load a DUMMY cartridge and coat its outer surface with black marker...
chamber the dummy cartridge and extract it look for unusual surface rub marks
its not rare to find a reloaded case is not to spec or a dirty chamber.
and a case reloaded several times might be too long in over all length
Id also recommend RCBS, REDDING OR FOSTER DIES

1. Did this just start recently using your reloaded ammo?
2. Was this brass you used fired out of your rifle or a different one.
3. How many times have you loaded this brass?
4. Have you ever trimmed your brass?

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018150978?pid=331410

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101244296?pid=140191

https://www.amazon.com/RCBS-Die-Set...ZRR56CKJBSR&psc=1&refRID=ACZME9QKDZRR56CKJBSR

 

[rlphvac]

Buy a box of factory ammo and see what they do if you want the quick fix but like Grumpy said its real likely that its a problem with the reloading steps or adjustments but a little more info is a good thing as in has been a problem or did it start with reloads

 

[labdad]

It may not apply in your case but one of the primary causes I have found with chambering difficulties has been a slightly bulged shoulder after seating the bullet with some cartridges.