N Nick Danger Private Minuteman Mar 28, 2020 76 18 May 3, 2023 #1 May 3, 2023 #1 My new 300 win mag has a 2.886" bto with an oal of 3.51" when using 190g SMK's to the lands. Thats seems to be quite a jump for any factory ammo thats sized to 3.34". Any thoughts??
My new 300 win mag has a 2.886" bto with an oal of 3.51" when using 190g SMK's to the lands. Thats seems to be quite a jump for any factory ammo thats sized to 3.34". Any thoughts??
M Mr. F Supporter Supporter Full Member Minuteman Dec 10, 2011 1,154 876 May 3, 2023 #2 May 3, 2023 #2 If im reading this right, your saying that the 190 smk load you are referring measuring 3.34” overall on your gun jumps .170” Thats not crazy for factory ammo + factory chamber. Reactions: Nick Danger and diggler1833
If im reading this right, your saying that the 190 smk load you are referring measuring 3.34” overall on your gun jumps .170” Thats not crazy for factory ammo + factory chamber.
Mike Casselton No, I just wear the T-shirt Full Member Minuteman Nov 25, 2007 12,134 24,086 Lithia, FL May 3, 2023 #3 May 3, 2023 #3 Different bullet profiles end up with different OALs. VLD style bullets will usually end up much longer than a traditional hunting style bullet.
Different bullet profiles end up with different OALs. VLD style bullets will usually end up much longer than a traditional hunting style bullet.