Since I am starting to reload a new cartridge in 7mm-08 I am trying to do some things a lot different and hopefully learn some things along the way. I have never fired this rifle and decided that before I loaded any ammo I would try to compare CBTO vs. COAL. I used the Hornady LNL gauge / modified case and the hornady comparator. I am starting out with 2 different bullets the 120 and the 140 Nosler ballistic tips. The CBTO for both was either 2.285 / 2.286. I used a second set of calipers to measure the COAL of the exact same trials and the OAL was 2.873. This measurement is 0.073 longer than SAAMI specs.
Would it be okay for me to attempt to load at this length?? My magazine is 3.029 inches so the cartridge would fit. I am new to this technique and concept so any help would be appreciated.
Would it be okay for me to attempt to load at this length?? My magazine is 3.029 inches so the cartridge would fit. I am new to this technique and concept so any help would be appreciated.