ninosdemente
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So I am using Hornady OAL gauge/comparator and the 6.5 creedmoor modified case by Hornady. Before I was loading by book. Now have I just started loading to ogive.
Using Hornady Match 140gr and Nosler RDF 140 gr. On average I am getting 1.985" from base of brass to ogive for Hornady and 1.980" from base of brass to ogive for Nosler. Now I have Hornady American Gunner factory ammo 140 gr and when chambering 3 rounds do see the projectile have marks. http://www.mentegraphics.com/pictures/116.jpg
For curiousity, I measured the base of brass to ogive for those 3 rounds and come up with 2.200" average if applicable. I have not made any sample rounds yet, but just comparing factory and what I have measured, the projectile is more seated inside the brass. The final look of the roud seems odd to me. If measured correctly, that should be ok? Also, when adding powder, would this be of concern given the projectile is seated deeper than factory? Since previously I was shooting 80% factory ammo, that my ogive measuring results looks like an odd round, almost a mini round if that expression can be used.
Rifle: Savage 12FV 6.5 Creedmoor
Am I doing something wrong or does this happen sometimes? Sure does feel like I am doing something wrong. Thanks in advanced.
Using Hornady Match 140gr and Nosler RDF 140 gr. On average I am getting 1.985" from base of brass to ogive for Hornady and 1.980" from base of brass to ogive for Nosler. Now I have Hornady American Gunner factory ammo 140 gr and when chambering 3 rounds do see the projectile have marks. http://www.mentegraphics.com/pictures/116.jpg
For curiousity, I measured the base of brass to ogive for those 3 rounds and come up with 2.200" average if applicable. I have not made any sample rounds yet, but just comparing factory and what I have measured, the projectile is more seated inside the brass. The final look of the roud seems odd to me. If measured correctly, that should be ok? Also, when adding powder, would this be of concern given the projectile is seated deeper than factory? Since previously I was shooting 80% factory ammo, that my ogive measuring results looks like an odd round, almost a mini round if that expression can be used.
Rifle: Savage 12FV 6.5 Creedmoor
Am I doing something wrong or does this happen sometimes? Sure does feel like I am doing something wrong. Thanks in advanced.