How do you measure OAL without an OAL gauge?
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Re: How do you measure OAL without an OAL gauge?
They have a 6.5 Creedmoor modified case.
http://www.hornady.com/store/Lock-N-Load-6.5-Creedmoor-Modified-Case-1-Each/
Could I just run that through a 6 CM sizing die?
How would I get the neck tension really loose so that the bullet slides back and forth real easy?
They have a 6.5 Creedmoor modified case.
http://www.hornady.com/store/Lock-N-Load-6.5-Creedmoor-Modified-Case-1-Each/
Could I just run that through a 6 CM sizing die?
How would I get the neck tension really loose so that the bullet slides back and forth real easy?
Re: How do you measure OAL without an OAL gauge?
Doesnt the bullet normally get stuck in the lands on the way out?
Also, how do you do it on a gas gun, put the round onto the bolt face with the lip under the extractor and feed it in slowly?
Doesnt the bullet normally get stuck in the lands on the way out?
Also, how do you do it on a gas gun, put the round onto the bolt face with the lip under the extractor and feed it in slowly?
Re: How do you measure OAL without an OAL gauge?
Split the neck as advised above. Drill out the primer pocket to accept a cleaning rod. Seat bullet deep and chamber it with bolt removed. From the rear, push the bullet forward with the rod till it hits the lands.
If you do it the other way (seated long and closed with the bolt), smoke the bullet so you’ll be able to see if the lands grabbed it and pulled it out some.
Split the neck as advised above. Drill out the primer pocket to accept a cleaning rod. Seat bullet deep and chamber it with bolt removed. From the rear, push the bullet forward with the rod till it hits the lands.
If you do it the other way (seated long and closed with the bolt), smoke the bullet so you’ll be able to see if the lands grabbed it and pulled it out some.
Re: How do you measure OAL without an OAL gauge?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MtnCreek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Split the neck as advised above. Drill out the primer pocket to accept a cleaning rod. Seat bullet deep and chamber it with bolt removed. From the rear, push the bullet forward with the rod till it hits the lands.
If you do it the other way (seated long and closed with the bolt), smoke the bullet so you’ll be able to see if the lands grabbed it
and pulled it out some.
</div></div>
+1 I don't split the neck just use a once fired case has always worked for me. Or send a fired case to Hornady and they will turn it into a case gauge for you.
As for gas guns either slowly bring the bolt forward while holding the charge handle. Or split your upper and push the BCG with your hand.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MtnCreek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Split the neck as advised above. Drill out the primer pocket to accept a cleaning rod. Seat bullet deep and chamber it with bolt removed. From the rear, push the bullet forward with the rod till it hits the lands.
If you do it the other way (seated long and closed with the bolt), smoke the bullet so you’ll be able to see if the lands grabbed it
and pulled it out some.
</div></div>
+1 I don't split the neck just use a once fired case has always worked for me. Or send a fired case to Hornady and they will turn it into a case gauge for you.
As for gas guns either slowly bring the bolt forward while holding the charge handle. Or split your upper and push the BCG with your hand.
Re: How do you measure OAL without an OAL gauge?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dmpowder</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MtnCreek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Split the neck as advised above. Drill out the primer pocket to accept a cleaning rod. Seat bullet deep and chamber it with bolt removed. From the rear, push the bullet forward with the rod till it hits the lands.
If you do it the other way (seated long and closed with the bolt), smoke the bullet so you’ll be able to see if the lands grabbed it
and pulled it out some.
</div></div>
+1 I don't split the neck just use a once fired case has always worked for me. Or send a fired case to Hornady and they will turn it into a case gauge for you.
As for gas guns either slowly bring the bolt forward while holding the charge handle. Or split your upper and push the BCG with your hand. </div></div>
Yep, great info. I had called Hornady to ask them and came back to this post to advise everyone that might be interested.
If you send Hornady 2 once fired, unsized cases and a check or money order for $15, they will send you back a threaded and modified case to fit your Lock N Load OAL gauge.
They will do this for ANY rifle caliber, even wildcat cartridges.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dmpowder</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MtnCreek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Split the neck as advised above. Drill out the primer pocket to accept a cleaning rod. Seat bullet deep and chamber it with bolt removed. From the rear, push the bullet forward with the rod till it hits the lands.
If you do it the other way (seated long and closed with the bolt), smoke the bullet so you’ll be able to see if the lands grabbed it
and pulled it out some.
</div></div>
+1 I don't split the neck just use a once fired case has always worked for me. Or send a fired case to Hornady and they will turn it into a case gauge for you.
As for gas guns either slowly bring the bolt forward while holding the charge handle. Or split your upper and push the BCG with your hand. </div></div>
Yep, great info. I had called Hornady to ask them and came back to this post to advise everyone that might be interested.
If you send Hornady 2 once fired, unsized cases and a check or money order for $15, they will send you back a threaded and modified case to fit your Lock N Load OAL gauge.
They will do this for ANY rifle caliber, even wildcat cartridges.
Re: How do you measure OAL without an OAL gauge?
One option that can work well is to close your bolt then insert a cleaning rod until it touches the face of your bolt mark the rod at the muzzle then remove your upper and bolt guide the bullet you want to use into the chamber and gently hold it in place using a smal stick or tool then slide the cleaning rod down your barrle again (make sure you have something on it to prevent it from missing the bullet I used a plastic jag that came free with a cleaning kit and just cut off the sharp point. Once the rod contacts the top of the bullet you mark it again if you measure the distance from the first mark to the second you know your OAL from tip of bullet to bolt face.
One option that can work well is to close your bolt then insert a cleaning rod until it touches the face of your bolt mark the rod at the muzzle then remove your upper and bolt guide the bullet you want to use into the chamber and gently hold it in place using a smal stick or tool then slide the cleaning rod down your barrle again (make sure you have something on it to prevent it from missing the bullet I used a plastic jag that came free with a cleaning kit and just cut off the sharp point. Once the rod contacts the top of the bullet you mark it again if you measure the distance from the first mark to the second you know your OAL from tip of bullet to bolt face.
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