I have reciently bought a Savage 10 PC .223 1:9 twist and a Savage 12 LRPV .223 1:7 twist . I thought I would
sight them both in using Vmax 53gr bullets . I checked the distace to the lands , and found the Model 10 was
2.4190" and the Model 12 was 2.2725" over all length measured with a case with slits cut down the neck sides
and using a digital mic.. I find it strange that the 1:7 twist rifle has a shorter distance to the lands .
Why would Savage do this ? It is going to be difficult to reach the lands with the Model 10 , with bullet
appropriate to it's 1:9 twist and hard to not jam bullets appropriate for the Model 12 with 1:7 twist .
When I measure 80gr Sierra MK's for the Model 12 1:7 twist , the base of the bullet has to be seated below the neck
and into the main body of the .223 case when it is just touching the lands . Does this seem right ?