How far off the lands does the 178 Amax

[Blackbrush]

like to sit in a 308? I just picked some up and noted the ogive is quite a bit different than the Sierras I've been runnin. Thanks in advance.

 

[JGorski]

In a Remington, seat them at 2.825".

 

[oldfatguy]

Load up some in 0.010" or 0.005" steps from touching the lands to where ever you think is far enough and shoot them OCW round-robin style. That will give you a very good look at what jump your rifle likes best.

Yes, MtnCrk is most likely right with 0.020 +/- 0.005, but possibly not.

OFG

 

[stanley52]

.02-.03 is where I've found the sweet spots. Whenever you have a question about bullets, sometimes calling the manufacturer and listening to their recommendations are a good idea, as well.

 

[Rob01]

Imo, 0.020, +/- 0.005.

That's usually where I load all my AMAX bullets from 6mm up to .30.

 

[18Echo]

Mine is .02

 

[longun83]

Start at factory spec and then gradually ease it out as your load testing for 178gr evolves.

 

[Fuzzball]

.0064"

 

[JGorski]

Load up some in 0.010" or 0.005" steps from touching the lands to where ever you think is far enough and shoot them OCW round-robin style. That will give you a very good look at what jump your rifle likes best.

Yes, MtnCrk is most likely right with 0.020 +/- 0.005, but possibly not.

OFG

If I seated them that far out Id have to single feed them in my 2 Remingtons, my oal would be 2.920" or so. The bullets i shoot in my two 308s seem to like a long jump, just have to wonder what the OP is shooting.

 

[Blackbrush]

I only had time to try them at .020" off and my gun didn't like them there. I'll do it without hoping for a shortcut next time out. Thanks all.