I own a Model 10 FCP HS Precision in .308., 24 " barrel, with about 350 rounds through it. The following was noted:

Using Hornady Length gauge with SMK 175 (GM308M2) bullet the following measurement is made to ogive = 2.209.
Using same comparator the SMK 175 (factory loaded round) is average 2.223 to ogive.
That would mean that I am jamming into the lands 0.014
The SMK 168 is average 2.228 to ogvie which would mean jamming into the lands 0.019
When I load a 175 SMK round into chamber with bolt and eject, I can clearly see the 6 lands mark below where the comparator ogive is realized on the bullet. If I make an eyeball measurement to just where the land marks "start", I get a measurement of 2.209.
The new once fired brass does not show signs of over pressurization for any of the normal clues.
The 175 SMK shoots as low as 0.471 five shot group at 100 and less than 0.7 five shot group at 300.
If reloading is attempted it seems that backing the bullet off the lands will shorten the case volume respectively.
The COAL for the new GM308M2 175 SMK is average 2.801 with ogive measurement average of 2.223 (Average of ten with high/low not considered)

Question#1: Is this by design and intentional?
Question#2: Do I have a more than normal short chamber? (Kissing the lands at 2.787 effectively)