Long Rem Throat + Magazine length = What???

[Muttt]

So,

I am using 168gr AMAX. I've measured my rifles throat using the cleaning rod method and came up with 2.950"

If I back it off the lands .020 that puts me at 2.930".

But, Remingtons magazines are only 2.870.


So, is it even worth messing with length. The jump is so far, I just don't see how it could make a difference.

Thoughts???

 

[tony2772]

Re: Long Rem Throat + Magazine length = What???

I too had the long throat issue with my 5R. I found a load that worked well when seated off the lands 2 thou, but could only single feed them. I had to work up a new load so that I could fit them in the magazine. I seat the bullets just so they will barely fit in the magazine. I ended up having to go up .5 grains using Varget in order for them to shoot -1 MOA. Hope this helps.

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: Long Rem Throat + Magazine length = What???

Don’t sweat it. Load to max mag length, find the best accuracy node at that length then start seating the bullet a little deeper and see if accuracy improves.

FWIW I have found 2.825ish works with many BTHP's in more than one Remington 308 and my current 168 vld load is around 2.810”

 

[jagged77]

Re: Long Rem Throat + Magazine length = What???

I agree with Niles, the R700's are tolerant of jump with a lot of popular projectiles. I load mine (168 SMK's) to 2.82" COAL and it works.

 

[5RWill]

Re: Long Rem Throat + Magazine length = What???

I agree with Nyles also. My .308 loads are 175gr Berger BT LR @ 2.810

 

[Target In Sight]

Re: Long Rem Throat + Magazine length = What???

Agree or not, that is your only choice unless you want to single feed your ammo.

 

[Muttt]

Re: Long Rem Throat + Magazine length = What???

Pretty much. Just wanted other thoughts before completely dismissing. I don't mind playing with length. But, with the long jump, it seems like it would be a waste of time.

 

[trigger29]

Re: Long Rem Throat + Magazine length = What???

My best shooting load for a .300 Wby is jumping over 5/8" and seating depth somehow still has an effect. I know they are two different beasts, but it wouldn't hurt to try it.

 

[Muttt]

Re: Long Rem Throat + Magazine length = What???

True.

So, would you do it by .010 increments??