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Well, obviously a .38 spl will be shorter than a .357 Mag.
Do the small variations in case length affect OAL within the same caliber?
I measured a batch of reloads and found a range of 0.008". I measured the bullets and found a variation of only 0.002". Then I measured some empty cases and found a variation of 0.008".
It doesn't make sense to me though since the bullet seater should set the bullet regardless of case length. I'm using a factory crimp die so the seating die isn't set to crimp - at least I THINK I have it backed out far enough.
Do the small variations in case length affect OAL within the same caliber?
I measured a batch of reloads and found a range of 0.008". I measured the bullets and found a variation of only 0.002". Then I measured some empty cases and found a variation of 0.008".
It doesn't make sense to me though since the bullet seater should set the bullet regardless of case length. I'm using a factory crimp die so the seating die isn't set to crimp - at least I THINK I have it backed out far enough.