First time doing this.
I am using an OAL gauge with a comparator, measuring the ogive on an AR .223 Wylde 1:8 18" barrel using Sierra Match King 69 gr bullets. OAL kist measured 1.952". I will be using Varget powder and Hodgdon website says COL of 2.235. I understand that difference is because I am measuring the ogive not the tip.
Question I have, do you typically seat the bullet to the actual length, in this case 1.952" or do you take off a certain length? I have heard that you are suppose to subtract anywhere from a could of thousandths to a couple of hundredths to allow for a jump. Are there any risks to seating to 1.952"?
Thanks from a new reloader!
I am using an OAL gauge with a comparator, measuring the ogive on an AR .223 Wylde 1:8 18" barrel using Sierra Match King 69 gr bullets. OAL kist measured 1.952". I will be using Varget powder and Hodgdon website says COL of 2.235. I understand that difference is because I am measuring the ogive not the tip.
Question I have, do you typically seat the bullet to the actual length, in this case 1.952" or do you take off a certain length? I have heard that you are suppose to subtract anywhere from a could of thousandths to a couple of hundredths to allow for a jump. Are there any risks to seating to 1.952"?
Thanks from a new reloader!