VARidgerunnr
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This is my first post on the board, but I've been gleaning info for some time as I'm starting to reload. I must say thanks because I've learned alot just hanging around.
Currently, I'm looking to reload my Savage 270 with 130 grain Nosler Accubonds. I don't have a Nosler manual, so wasn't exactly sure of the recommended COL for the loaded round. I know in my Speer and Hornady manuals all rounds are listed at less than 3.34, the maximum COL.
I thought it would be interesting to measure the length to the lands using a cleaning rod and some stop collars. I measured it at approximately 3.475 and was surprised at the difference between recommended maximum COL and my measurement. I seated a bullet at slightly less than that length and the bolt closes easily with no notable marks on the bullet.
I have three questions. (1) Is it normal for the distance to lands to be that much further that book maximums? (2) Would this suggest that the headspace on the rifle isn't set properly? (3) How deep would you seat the bullet?
I appreciate any insight you might have for a guy getting started.
Currently, I'm looking to reload my Savage 270 with 130 grain Nosler Accubonds. I don't have a Nosler manual, so wasn't exactly sure of the recommended COL for the loaded round. I know in my Speer and Hornady manuals all rounds are listed at less than 3.34, the maximum COL.
I thought it would be interesting to measure the length to the lands using a cleaning rod and some stop collars. I measured it at approximately 3.475 and was surprised at the difference between recommended maximum COL and my measurement. I seated a bullet at slightly less than that length and the bolt closes easily with no notable marks on the bullet.
I have three questions. (1) Is it normal for the distance to lands to be that much further that book maximums? (2) Would this suggest that the headspace on the rifle isn't set properly? (3) How deep would you seat the bullet?
I appreciate any insight you might have for a guy getting started.