I have started reloading for a 308 I just purchased from a member here and have a question about what my overall length should be. The info that I have found shows that most are loading to a COAL of 2.8 or longer, but after measuring my chamber with the hornaday oal guage i found that would put the bullet about .02" into the lands. My chamber measures about 2.78, is this just a short chamber? So I guess my question is should I start at the lands with a COAL of 2.78 or should I go shorter first? Im using 155 scenars btw, Thanks for the help
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I would never load a COL that would go 'into the lands'. I could maybe see some application for certain range shooting. In my case I'm talking a hunting or plinking type use. I measure max COL for a given bullet then I bounce that off magazine length & compare to book numbers. You run a real risk of leaving a bullet in the barrel when unloading if your COL is to long. Of course you would know it when loose powder is spilled & the case has no bullet. It can be hard to get out while out in the bush. JMHO
I would never load a COL that would go 'into the lands'. I could maybe see some application for certain range shooting. In my case I'm talking a hunting or plinking type use. I measure max COL for a given bullet then I bounce that off magazine length & compare to book numbers. You run a real risk of leaving a bullet in the barrel when unloading if your COL is to long. Of course you would know it when loose powder is spilled & the case has no bullet. It can be hard to get out while out in the bush. JMHO
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It sounds like your chamber was cut with a short COAL. So, knowning this, you will need to seat you bullets at or less than 2.780". That stinks, because it would help reduce a compressed load in the 308.
It sounds like your chamber was cut with a short COAL. So, knowning this, you will need to seat you bullets at or less than 2.780". That stinks, because it would help reduce a compressed load in the 308.
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