So, I am setting up some loads for a 308. I am starting with recommended COL of 2.8 and seating .003 back for 4 different loads for accuracy resting. So, objective is
2.8
2.797
2.794
2.791
However, I will get one cartridge measured and will get a couple that will be anywhere from .002 to .003 off. I took this that there might be a little tip deformation. So, I broke out the comparator to double check measurement from the ogive and I am also getting some cartridges with up to .003 difference with the seating die not moving. With a difference of up to .003 and me trying to seat a .003 difference, makes me wonder if I just wasted a bunch of time.
Am I doing something wrong? Bullets are 168 and 175 Match King. Non-tipped. Maybe the quality of the bullets?
2.8
2.797
2.794
2.791
However, I will get one cartridge measured and will get a couple that will be anywhere from .002 to .003 off. I took this that there might be a little tip deformation. So, I broke out the comparator to double check measurement from the ogive and I am also getting some cartridges with up to .003 difference with the seating die not moving. With a difference of up to .003 and me trying to seat a .003 difference, makes me wonder if I just wasted a bunch of time.
Am I doing something wrong? Bullets are 168 and 175 Match King. Non-tipped. Maybe the quality of the bullets?
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