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As a side note. I have seen where "softer" primers (federal in my case) would flatten some with the same higher power loads used with other primers. But gave the same data.across a Chrono.
But seeing that funky unfired crimp makes me wary. Either Norma put out an out of spec batch (even though they claim consistent performance is their goal and I do like their brass for the same) or there is something is out of spec with your chamber and after 70 rounds it finally caught up to it with that malfunction.
Inspect the heck out of your rifle. Clean, inspect again. Shoot and analyze other factory loads. Then contact Norma. Bet they'd like to know if they sent out something bad. The one time I called CS was gtg.
But seeing that funky unfired crimp makes me wary. Either Norma put out an out of spec batch (even though they claim consistent performance is their goal and I do like their brass for the same) or there is something is out of spec with your chamber and after 70 rounds it finally caught up to it with that malfunction.
Inspect the heck out of your rifle. Clean, inspect again. Shoot and analyze other factory loads. Then contact Norma. Bet they'd like to know if they sent out something bad. The one time I called CS was gtg.