Quote Originally Posted by Espo View Post
The ammo being used is Prvi Partizan FMJ BT 145gr .308
Would smoking the bullet be the same as coloring it with a permanent marker to see where it rubs off?. If not, how do I do it safely? I feel like fire and live ammo might dangerous.
Unfortunately I do not own calipers so I cant really check the OAL
Completely safe. All you are doing is sooting the datum of the bullet. Just hold your bullet portion of the cartrige directly in a candle flame and give it a twist. It will soot up nicely. Only takes a second and is completely safe. Perm marker may work but will take much more contact to show evidence. I would also pick up another box of something standard US manufactured as well and see what those do. A little cam-over with your bolt is fine as long as it is headspace and isn't bullet into the lands. This can cause irratic pressure situations that you just don't want.