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woodland · November 29, 2005, 01:54 PM

I used some 7.62 South African surplus ammo in my 700VS, and I think it was a little too hot. It was hard to lift the bolt handle and rotate the bolt after firing a round. All I can think is it was too hot. If I remember right, the neck of the case was all black, too. It has been awhile.

November 29, 2005, 01:54 PM	#8
woodland Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2001 Location: western wa. Posts: 564	I used some 7.62 South African surplus ammo in my 700VS, and I think it was a little too hot. It was hard to lift the bolt handle and rotate the bolt after firing a round. All I can think is it was too hot. If I remember right, the neck of the case was all black, too. It has been awhile. __________________ "There is no spoon..."