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How critical is case length to accuracy?
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<blockquote data-quote="rsnell" data-source="post: 2071837" data-attributes="member: 84903"><p>You must use the same bullet and case when trying to determine how repeatable your measurement is. Bullet length is the biggest variance with bullet ogive the next.</p><p></p><p>If you want to keep everything simple, use the Sinclair bullet seating tool. This measurement will determine the length some ware between touch and jam. Subtract 0.050 inch from this measurement and seat the bullet. This will give you a good hunting load. I have done this for six different rifles from 22-250 Remington to 30-06. I do not worry about headspace on the 300, 340 and 378 Weatherby rifles since it is impossible to reach the lands on these rifles and I use bullets with a cannelure.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rsnell, post: 2071837, member: 84903"] You must use the same bullet and case when trying to determine how repeatable your measurement is. Bullet length is the biggest variance with bullet ogive the next. If you want to keep everything simple, use the Sinclair bullet seating tool. This measurement will determine the length some ware between touch and jam. Subtract 0.050 inch from this measurement and seat the bullet. This will give you a good hunting load. I have done this for six different rifles from 22-250 Remington to 30-06. I do not worry about headspace on the 300, 340 and 378 Weatherby rifles since it is impossible to reach the lands on these rifles and I use bullets with a cannelure. [/QUOTE]
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