How much is enough?

[waco]

Okay. If these don't do that well then what? Seat longer even? I think I'm about at my limit with this nose size being .302"+

 

[fiver]

if they are too hard to chamber they will actually set the bullet back into the case for you.
the only real negative to that is they will really show up uneven neck tensions, and drive you nuts trying to figure out what is going on.

I think your about as good as your gonna get right there.
I'm kind of surprised your not seeing the front of the drive band getting slightly marked up already.
but you should feel a resistance as you cam the bolt handle down.
feeling that every time and with the same force each time is a good thing.
it will also help your cases retain length and fitment to that rifle.

 

[waco]

Definitely feel some resistance when closing the bolt.

 

[Ben]

I never think much about " light resistance " on bolt closure.

I get concerned when I try to withdraw a loaded round and the bullet is pulled from the case and stays in the barrel.

NOT GOOD ! !

Ben

 

[KHornet]

As usual, tend to agree with Ian and Ben!

Paul