Thread: O.a.l. ?
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Old 10-25-2008, 06:19 PM
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I usually take a case that hasn't been sized yet, put a small dent in the neck, and stuff a bullet that you will be loading partway into neck. Then take a black felt marker and color up bullet and chamber. Remove case and bullet should be marked up to where it was seated, then shorten up preferred amount.
Pardon my ignorance , but what is the purpose of the ink ? Wouldn't the bullet be seated at the lands using this method , then back it off from where it stops ?

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