bullet comparator question

[black_ump]

i just ordered one and curious to know, when you go threw and sort your bullets plus what ever dead nuts and minus what ever lets say the dead nuts ones shoot the best what do you do with the bullets that are to long and to short in the ogive ? practice with them ? i wouldnt toss them but if they are to long or short they in a way are junk to you correct ?

or maybe i am misunderstanding this process in general

 

[MAGUA]

Re: bullet comparator question

The comparator is going to give you the distance from the Ogive to the lands.

 

[memilanuk]

Re: bullet comparator question

As mentioned, most people use bullet comparators to measure the distance from the base of the case head to the bullet ogive on loaded rounds so you can seat the bullet off of or in to the lands some specific amount.

You can also use a bullet comparator to measure from the base of the bullet to the ogive, or if you have two comparators, the actual bearing surface of the bullet. Most people I know that sort like this use the biggest pile for matches or other serious use, and the rest for practice. They aren't necessarily 'junk' in any meaningful terms, you just hope the gun shoots a little better if you keep them segregated - I don't know that I've seen any one claim that their gun shot great with the bullets that measured 0.002" longer than the ones that measured 0.002" shorter out of the same box. The group size may (or may not) go down compared to *unsorted*, but thats about it.

In all honesty, if this is your first go-around with a bullet comparator (sounds like it) you might be better off not worrying about sorting the bullets and just getting a handle on your seating depth (the first use I mentioned) for a couple years. Then, if you still really think the only thing between you and the accolades of your peers

is sorting the bullets like that... well, some people say there are better tools for the job than a run-of-the-mill bullet comparator. That is, of course, assuming you aren't talking about a dedicated bullet sorting comparator like the ones sold by Tubb, Hoover, Buhay, Greene, etc.

YMMV,

Monte

 

[Furtaker_.223]

Re: bullet comparator question

When I started with the comparator, I weighed every bullet and sorted accordingly. Then took my measurement and loaded. keeping all the weights seperate. This helped me alot. it got to be time consuming. Now all I do is check the ogive. I may weigh the overall case.

If you get to shooting for groups, you can really beat your head against the wall to get everything to come togther.

It is fun though.
Good luck

 

[black_ump]

Re: bullet comparator question

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: furtaker_.223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

If you get to shooting for groups, you can really beat your head against the wall to get everything to come togther.

It is fun though.
Good luck </div></div>

doing that now and i dont even have a scope and iam going nutty

 

[memilanuk]

Re: bullet comparator question

If you don't have a scope... unless you are shooting with *really* good iron sights (like NRA Match Rifle or Palma)... put the comparator away and load to mag length and call it a day.

 

[Furtaker_.223]

Re: bullet comparator question

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: black_ump</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: furtaker_.223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

If you get to shooting for groups, you can really beat your head against the wall to get everything to come togther.

It is fun though.
Good luck </div></div>

doing that now and i dont even have a scope and iam going nutty </div></div>
It gets easier. It took me a bit, But I kept loading and shooting, learning as I go.

I would not trade for anything. I love my custom loads.

 

[black_ump]

Re: bullet comparator question

lol i sold my one scope and just waiting for the pst scopes to start shipping

 

[vman]

Re: bullet comparator question

overkill.

 

[DedicatedShooter]

Re: bullet comparator question

I use the comparator to measure my COAL as the tips on the sierra match kings vary considerably. I measure the first one and get my bullet seater set up, then I don't touch it and continue seating all my bullets...checking every 10 or so to make sure everything is still good. The comparator is essential in keeping accurate overall lengths across your loads.


If you want to get technical, you can measure bearing surface and sort accordingly. I haven't tried that yet. I feel that sort by bullet weight is more important. But just like anything else with reloading, it all depends on what you feel is important and what types of tolerances you want to keep.

 

[black_ump]

Re: bullet comparator question

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DedicatedShooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use the comparator to measure my COAL as the tips on the sierra match kings vary considerably. I measure the first one and get my bullet seater set up, then I don't touch it and continue seating all my bullets...checking every 10 or so to make sure everything is still good. The comparator is essential in keeping accurate overall lengths across your loads.


If you want to get technical, you can measure bearing surface and sort accordingly. I haven't tried that yet. I feel that sort by bullet weight is more important. But just like anything else with reloading, it all depends on what you feel is important and what types of tolerances you want to keep. </div></div>


i feel the same way.... I got the comparator in the mail today and wow does it rock