helz_mcfugly
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I have a Bushmaster with a 24" shaw Bull Barrel and I also have the factory m4 upper that came with it as well. I just got a new Hornady curved O.A.L. Gauge and the .223 Modified Case to go with it. I used it on both with a 55 gr v-max and a 75 gr hpbt. both showed to be in the range of 2.358 to 2.360 O.A.L. wich is WAY to long to fit in any mag. and way longer then the 2.260 max shown in my Sierra reloading data book. Im thinking if I want to shoot a bullet thats been O.A.L. gauged Ill have to load one at a time and I dont have a problem with that because 99% of my shooting is benchrest. I shoot at ground hogs, hogs, and the dog food thieving grackle birds every now and then but not much. So either am I not using this thing right or am I right about having to shoot these one at a time because they wont fit in a mag but will be super accurate? any input would be very helpful