Alright so here it is. I've finally got all my reloading components and am at the starting line to start turning out target rounds for my .30-06. I decided to go with the 168gr Sierra Match King BTHP. Looked around a lot and for what I'm looking for out of this particular rifle, SMK seemed like an easy choice.
I went with CCI primers, and Accurate 4350 powder. Not my first choice of powder, but it was available, had decent reviews, and will do the job. And yes, I've got reloading data for it.
Last but not least, I invested in the Hornady Lock 'n' Load tool to help with fine tuning. Which brings me to my question. Following the instructions on the tool, I came up with an COAL of 3.15" from rim to bullet tip. I checked, double checked, and rechecked and came up with the same length, time after time. But when I look at the load date provided by Accurate (and then compared that to a similar bullet made by Speer) I got a COAL of 3.285. Am I missing something or is my chamber just that much smaller than the rifles tested and published?
I only loaded one and backed it off the lands .003" and got an COAL of 3.12". Wanted to see what you guys thought before I loaded a whole batch.
Thanks fellas.
I went with CCI primers, and Accurate 4350 powder. Not my first choice of powder, but it was available, had decent reviews, and will do the job. And yes, I've got reloading data for it.
Last but not least, I invested in the Hornady Lock 'n' Load tool to help with fine tuning. Which brings me to my question. Following the instructions on the tool, I came up with an COAL of 3.15" from rim to bullet tip. I checked, double checked, and rechecked and came up with the same length, time after time. But when I look at the load date provided by Accurate (and then compared that to a similar bullet made by Speer) I got a COAL of 3.285. Am I missing something or is my chamber just that much smaller than the rifles tested and published?
I only loaded one and backed it off the lands .003" and got an COAL of 3.12". Wanted to see what you guys thought before I loaded a whole batch.
Thanks fellas.