Did a search already, got some info. But need some further clarification.
Loading for my .308 Win. While dealing with two kids, a feeble shop owner and a guy that wouldn't stop chatting my ear off, I managed to bring home Hornady 160 grain FTX bullets meant for a 30-30.
After searching here I found at least a couple people who have made a similar mistake and claim to have still used them.
Now, the cannelure on these bullets is quite high toward the ogive. No big deal, don't really need that anyhow. Figured that I would just start with 165 grain load data and work up. After taking some measurements and pushing a bullet into an empty case, I don't think this is going to work unless I really short up the COL.
These bullets are boat tails. After seating to 2.8" COL I measured what of the bullet stuck out of the case to see how much was actually being held by the case neck. Came up with .12", not enough due to the boat tail. If I was to seat to a COL of at least 2.700" I would feel better.
Can anyone out there give me some feedback on this?
Loading for my .308 Win. While dealing with two kids, a feeble shop owner and a guy that wouldn't stop chatting my ear off, I managed to bring home Hornady 160 grain FTX bullets meant for a 30-30.
After searching here I found at least a couple people who have made a similar mistake and claim to have still used them.
Now, the cannelure on these bullets is quite high toward the ogive. No big deal, don't really need that anyhow. Figured that I would just start with 165 grain load data and work up. After taking some measurements and pushing a bullet into an empty case, I don't think this is going to work unless I really short up the COL.
These bullets are boat tails. After seating to 2.8" COL I measured what of the bullet stuck out of the case to see how much was actually being held by the case neck. Came up with .12", not enough due to the boat tail. If I was to seat to a COL of at least 2.700" I would feel better.
Can anyone out there give me some feedback on this?