BrentM
Well-Known Member
Not really. If you use the comparator, no matter what OAL, at least the bullet O-give will be consistent as far as distance to the lands on all rounds. You will then see that the rounds will all measure the same as you will be eliminating that .005" to .010" of variance in the very tip, that means nothing you. The end results will be that all rounds will have the same jump to the lands. I urge you to try this.
Jeff
Please take Jeff's advice and only use the OAL gage from hornady that measures the base to the ogive of the bullet. This is the only true meaningful measurement that you can use with repeatable performance. This has to be done with every bullet brand, design, and weight. I also do it with every lot change just to ensure lot to lot variances are accounted for.