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Neil Young · 09-27-2009, 02:35 PM

I reload rounds for my bolt action rifles so that the bullet is as close to the lands as possible to improve accuracy. I determine the correct OAL by loading one "long" and then carefully use the bolt cam action to seat the bullet. I then back off that OAL by a few thousands and it works fine.

Could you not determine the maximum OAL for your pistol the same way? Of course, don't crimp the test round.

Just a thought.

09-27-2009, 02:35 PM	#4
Neil Young Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scottsboro, Alabama Posts: 552 Thanks: 567 Thanked 449 Times in 170 Posts	I reload rounds for my bolt action rifles so that the bullet is as close to the lands as possible to improve accuracy. I determine the correct OAL by loading one "long" and then carefully use the bolt cam action to seat the bullet. I then back off that OAL by a few thousands and it works fine. Could you not determine the maximum OAL for your pistol the same way? Of course, don't crimp the test round. Just a thought. __________________ Neil The hurrier I go the behinder I get. Sometimes it takes me all day to get nothing done.