Centurian22
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I was just loading some .308 for a work up (Federal cases once fired from my rifle, neck sized, CCI LRprimers, IMR4895, 168gr BTHP Sierra matchkings), first time loading out closer to the lands on my rifle (first workup I did all at 2.80"), and I noticed something. First my lands are at an overall length of 2.845" with 168gr SMK's and this length luckily fits in and chambers from my mag. Seating to 2.835 (which to the ojive is 2.174) trying to stay 0.010 off the lands, only gives me 0.208" of "seat" into the case not counting the boat tail. To explain better: I measure the length when I set the bullet on the case by hand, then measure after its seated and the difference is only 0.208. I know the standard is seating one caliber length into the case which would be .308. Neck tension is good as I am unable to force the bullet any deeper by pushing it against a wooden bench with significant strength. Are there any other concerns with not having more bullet in the case or is this common with loading long out to the lands (as I imagine it would have to be)? Thanks!