Bob72
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I am using the Hornady O.A.L gauge and comparator with .223 case. I am getting various reading that I don't think have anything to do with the seating of the bullet as I am using a light touch. Readings are varying if I turn the gauge thru 180 degrees. Variance is I think substantial. 1.818, 1.827, 1.857 using a Hornady 50 grain sp bullet. When I use the 50 grVmax, the same thing happens. Is it the bullet so far out of round? Seems really unlikely. Any suggestions?. Also, when I look at the possible space for jump, it seems very large. OAL in book is 2.210 at bullet tip, not ogive. Any comments on that?. measuring on a cz527. Factory ammo (Fiocchi) seems to work well at 40 grains, but I am trying to improve on it. Comments please and thanks in advance.