It does and it doesn't. Whilst bolt thrust is better controlled the limiting factor is still the brass case. In my Swede for example that's just over 55000 psi. The outcome of hot rodding is loose...
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It does and it doesn't. Whilst bolt thrust is better controlled the limiting factor is still the brass case. In my Swede for example that's just over 55000 psi. The outcome of hot rodding is loose...
The shoulder angle has nothing to do with bolt thrust. What determines bolt thrust is the “grippieness” of the case wall. Obviously there will be a small section of the cartridge base that isn't in...