I have a 6.5prc I want to load Berger 156g.
Ive used the Hornady OAL gauge on 3 bullets 10 measurements each with an average of 2.380 so with the .02 bump I get an OAL of the cartridge of 3.04 is .085 over spec ok?
The purpose of the saami spec for overall length is to make sure the cartridge fits in the magazine. It’s also RELATED to making sure the bullet isn’t jammed into the rifling, which could spike pressures and be unsafe in some situations.
It’s very common to handload ammo over the saami oal measurement as long as your bullet isn’t contacting the rifling.
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