First time with Hornady OAL gauge - .308

[thefitter]

I did it 5 times and my average is 2.959

Subtract .040 gives me 2.919. However my AI mags measure 2.89

So my max is say 2.87? Or?

 

[dvdt]

Re: First time with Hornady OAL gauge - .308

Is this a 700 with a factory chamber ?

If so, you might check out:

http://www.alphaindmfg.com/

Type 2 mags allow for a COAL of 2.985 but require some mods to your feed ramp to function the way you want it.

I didn't have the wisdom you have now when I had a 700 so I never measured mine. I've read several threads recently discussing long chambers in the stock 700 and that sounds right.

 

[thefitter]

Re: First time with Hornady OAL gauge - .308

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dvdt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is this a 700 with a factory chamber ?

<span style="color: #3366FF">Yes.</span>

If so, you might check out:

http://www.alphaindmfg.com/

Type 2 mags allow for a COAL of 2.985 but require some mods to your feed ramp to function the way you want it.

I didn't have the wisdom you have now when I had a 700 so I never measured mine. I've read several threads recently discussing long chambers in the stock 700 and that sounds right. </div></div>

Thanks. I'll see what happens with the 2.87 and then see if i need to go longer.

 

[vman]

Re: First time with Hornady OAL gauge - .308

Sounds about right.

My remy has a long throat and I cant get inside AI mag length if i want to touch the lands.

 

[redbullitt]

Re: First time with Hornady OAL gauge - .308

Lawyer throats for sure. I bet you will be ok at mag length. Maybe try some single loading too and see if there is enough of a difference to warrant the Type 2 mags?