coloradokevin
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Reloading some more .223 today for my AR-15, and had a question about bullet seating depth:
I am using 55 gr bullets with cannelures, and loading without a crimp. I am debating the OAL I should load to on this second run...
I want more accuracy, but want the ammo to cycle in my AR
When I made my first loads I centered the cannelure at the case mouth, and this resulted in a COAL of about 2.194 inches. If I load to the Maximum COAL (2.26") I end up with the cannelure being entirely outside of the case neck, but the bullet is still seated such that approximately .23 inches inside of the neck (one bullet diameter).
So, is it okay to seat bullets with cannelures to a length where the cannelure is not inside of the case mouth, or do I need to live with the previous 1.94" COAL?
(for the record, I have been trimming my cases to the recommended 1.75")
Thanks!
I am using 55 gr bullets with cannelures, and loading without a crimp. I am debating the OAL I should load to on this second run...
I want more accuracy, but want the ammo to cycle in my AR
When I made my first loads I centered the cannelure at the case mouth, and this resulted in a COAL of about 2.194 inches. If I load to the Maximum COAL (2.26") I end up with the cannelure being entirely outside of the case neck, but the bullet is still seated such that approximately .23 inches inside of the neck (one bullet diameter).
So, is it okay to seat bullets with cannelures to a length where the cannelure is not inside of the case mouth, or do I need to live with the previous 1.94" COAL?
(for the record, I have been trimming my cases to the recommended 1.75")
Thanks!