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Hornady L-N-L OAL guage -- what am I screwing up?
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<blockquote data-quote="loaders_loft" data-source="post: 235696" data-attributes="member: 10540"><p>I use the straight version because I only use it for bolt action rifles. </p><p> </p><p>For the straight model, Hornady's website says, "For all bolt action and single-shot firearms, or any firearm with straight-line access to the chamber. This model is preferred, as it is most precise and user friendly."</p><p> </p><p>For the curved model, Hornady says, "For all autoloader, lever-action, or pump-action rifles. Also fi ts all bolt-action and single-shot firearms. Inserts into chamber through ejection port."</p><p> </p><p>If yours is a bolt action, maybe you should abandon the curved model and get the straight model?</p><p> </p><p>I take 3 measurements when using a new bullet. Sometimes I get an artificially high number, from applying too much pressure and jamming into the lands. It only takes a slight pressure to contact the lands. Maybe you're applying too much pressure and buckling the "paino wire plunger" within the tube, which would amount to excess length, thereby artificially extending your COL. </p><p> </p><p>Another thought - take your measurements with a comparator instead of measuring from the bullet tip.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="loaders_loft, post: 235696, member: 10540"] I use the straight version because I only use it for bolt action rifles. For the straight model, Hornady's website says, "For all bolt action and single-shot firearms, or any firearm with straight-line access to the chamber. This model is preferred, as it is most precise and user friendly." For the curved model, Hornady says, "For all autoloader, lever-action, or pump-action rifles. Also fi ts all bolt-action and single-shot firearms. Inserts into chamber through ejection port." If yours is a bolt action, maybe you should abandon the curved model and get the straight model? I take 3 measurements when using a new bullet. Sometimes I get an artificially high number, from applying too much pressure and jamming into the lands. It only takes a slight pressure to contact the lands. Maybe you're applying too much pressure and buckling the "paino wire plunger" within the tube, which would amount to excess length, thereby artificially extending your COL. Another thought - take your measurements with a comparator instead of measuring from the bullet tip. [/QUOTE]
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