I'm getting a very occasional sticky extraction with my winchester 94 30-30 made in 1970. Sometimes it will be none, and sometimes 2-3 out of 100. On the ones that stick I don't notice any different sound or recoil. It hasn't done it with factory ammo or with jacketed handloads.
The load particulars are
COAL 2.525
31141 cast from straight acww
BAC lube, Hornady checks sized .309
W748 32.5 grains
Winchester LR primer
Winchester cases trimmed 2.028 with 4 previous firings
It's done it with federal cases too if I recall correctly. I've worked the load up to 34 grains but settled on where I'm at. I've run the same load with Hornady 150 grain RN with no problems.
I don't see any signs of high pressure. Primers look fine, not flat at all, nor flowing or pierced. It's so inconsistent, do y'all got any ideas what it might be?
I think it's a problem with either a bullet being seated crooked, maybe a case that has too much lube left? Gun was clean today and it stuck I think the 6th or 7th. Not hard enough I can't open it with the lever, but enough the gun won't cycle without pushing my thumb against the stock while pulling against the lever.
Thanks for the advice.