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Reloading
Seating bullets further out?
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<blockquote data-quote="engineer40" data-source="post: 1090715" data-attributes="member: 90399"><p>So far I've only reloaded within COAL specs found in reloading manuals. </p><p> </p><p> I was listening to a coworker talk about how surprised he was at his accuracy increasing when he started seating his bullets further out. While this isn't new news to me, instead of just taking his suggestions I thought it would be wise to double check with you fine folks. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p> I understand it's dangerous to load the overall cartridge length too short. However, with a bolt action, is it safe to load the overall cartridge length as long as I want assuming it still cycles in the action fine without actually touching the lands? </p><p> </p><p> Also, is there a general distance off the lands that is "usually" known for producing the best accuracy? Example; between 0.00X and 0.00X off the lands is where someone should start testing for accuracy? (I realize every rifle is different. But with so many different ammo and rifle manufacturers, I'm guessing ammo from the factory is usually overly cautious on tolerances).</p><p> </p><p> FYI… I'm more prone to start at a safer distance and work my way up while keeping track of accuracy. </p><p> </p><p> Thanks everyone!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="engineer40, post: 1090715, member: 90399"] So far I’ve only reloaded within COAL specs found in reloading manuals. I was listening to a coworker talk about how surprised he was at his accuracy increasing when he started seating his bullets further out. While this isn’t new news to me, instead of just taking his suggestions I thought it would be wise to double check with you fine folks. :) I understand it’s dangerous to load the overall cartridge length too short. However, with a bolt action, is it safe to load the overall cartridge length as long as I want assuming it still cycles in the action fine without actually touching the lands? Also, is there a general distance off the lands that is “usually” known for producing the best accuracy? Example; between 0.00X and 0.00X off the lands is where someone should start testing for accuracy? (I realize every rifle is different. But with so many different ammo and rifle manufacturers, I’m guessing ammo from the factory is usually overly cautious on tolerances). FYI… I’m more prone to start at a safer distance and work my way up while keeping track of accuracy. Thanks everyone! [/QUOTE]
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