Originally Posted by
MS50
The reloading knowledge I have is based on what I learned loading for Savage models 10,11 and 12. I use the Hornady OAL gauge to arrive at my lengths, and use the comparator to measure to the ogive. I recently acquired an older Rem 700 that I worked up a 110gr VMAX load for in 308. The OAL numbers I came up with were in my experience extremely long. Using these numbers, very little of the bullet would be seated in the neck if I were to use my usual .010 off the lands distance. I am accustomed to seating the bullet deeper in the neck. I've also read that it's advisable to seat at least a bullets diameter into the neck. I searched the net and found a couple of sources that stated that Remingtons are throated long compared to other makes. I put a question out on this forum. An experienced reloader advised that I ignore the practice of seating a bullets diameter into the neck. He also advised that the longer jump to the lands is not a problem. My 110gr VMAX loads are .150 off the lands. I've fired them without problems. The point of all this is that I discovered that the Remington gave me longer readings on the OAL gauge. You might have found that the Savage gives you shorter readings.
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