I always thought freebore was the length of the leade? I recently sold both my 700 varmints, only because I became bored with bolt rifles. I did a lot of experimenting and found that there was no "magic" distance off the lands. Everything changes when you change bullet design and charges.
I always used a benchrest follower and loaded one-at-a-time...never used the magazine. I could load out to the lands, if necessary.
I always used a benchrest follower and loaded one-at-a-time...never used the magazine. I could load out to the lands, if necessary.