Hi,
I finished reloading the 1st 338-06 rounds with the nosler 180 grn accubonds.
In finding my seating depth of .015 to .025 off the lands, I find when I compare an loaded round to a separate bullet, that there is only about 3/16 inch of bullet bearing surface in the case neck.
The accubonds have a boat tail, which obviously makes for less bearing surface in the case neck, then if it did not.
I would be unconcerned if there was 1/4 inch or better in the neck.
What is the minimum length of contact surface , when loading HUNTING rounds ?
Is there a rule of thumb ?
Would the diameter of the bullet, in this case .338, be a minimum one would try to achive ?
I have not read anything about this in the 6 plus reloading manuals I have ?
Any help would be great.
Thanks