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Posted: 2/1/2009 5:55:34 PM EDT
| As mentioned, I got a comparator this weekend and tonight I went through my 30-06 rounds and they varied as much as .015". I set the bullet seater up to get them all close. They still varied as much as .008" when I was finished. I used Hornady SST 180 grain bullets. Is this the bullets fault, the cases not being the same or what? Thanks |
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WIteacher,
Valkyrie is correct..... but I also think it could be your technique. I use a comparator and calipers to measure some thousand(s) of bullets every week. It's what I do..... see my tagline. You have to develop a method of inserting the bullet tip in the comparator, holding it. and then wiggling and twisting the brass to allow it to "settle" and seat into it's shortest possible configuration within the comparator/caliper assembly. You have to do this the exact same way every time or you induce inconsistencies into the length readings you see. It takes practice to acheive a consistent way of doing this. Best, Swampy Garands forever __________________ 2007 NRA Missouri State 600 yard Service Rifle Champion. Score 774-29X... with an M1 Garand owner Swampworks Inc. / JLK Bullets The difference between a Hot Dog and a Weenie is a very fine line. Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.... You say that you believe in man made global warming??? AHHhhh BWA-HA-HA-hahahahah...... Sorry, I was having a "moment". See the last line above. |
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