im not sure im getting this, so i just slip this gadget into my chamber and it tells me how big my chamber is exactly and then i know how long i can make each round . is this it?
im not sure im getting this, so i just slip this gadget into my chamber and it tells me how big my chamber is exactly and then i know how long i can make each round . is this it?
You also buy a threaded (at the primer hole) brass for each caliber you want to measure; you thread in the Hornady device end (male) into the threaded brass until is tight. Now you put the bullet you are interested in measuring in the brass making sure that it goes quite deep and that the rod that slides in and out from the Hornady device will be serving as a stop. Take the bolt out of your rifle, slide the previous explained setup and push it all the way in until it stops. Holding that in place with one hand loosen the rod bolt that holds the rod in place and push this rod in which in return will be pushing the bullet until it touches the lands. Have to be careful here and the rod just needs to be pushed until your smoothly feel the bullet contact the lands. Lock the bolt that holds the rod, pull the whole thing out, measure it using dial caliber. Repeat it until you're satisfied of the results. Now whatever that dimension is would be for just touching the lands. Then you just go from there.
It's easier than it sounds.
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I just get a piece of brass, slit the neck and resize. You should be able to slip a bullet in fairly easily. Put your bullet of choice so it barely stays in the neck, and chamber it in your gun. Pull it out CAREFULLY and measure it. Repeat until you get consistant results. Then determine your COAL.
I used to do something similar until I finally got sick of it and decided to go for the more accurate way. I would bite the unsized neck putting little dents around it just enough to hold the bullet slide it in until the blolt closed. Also tried many other methods like smoking the bullet with a candle etc. etc. etc. Not consistent enough. JMHO. Using the system above and the comparator as huntinco suggested is been the most accurate way I've been able to do it with.
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to measure to the lands i just take an old case and make to small splits down the neck about a 1/4 -3/8 long and then I just start the bullet in the case and when i chamber the round it will seat right at the lands ( just be a little careful when you eject the case) then i measure it. save that case for other bullets for the future
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