Question on reloading 308 cal
Hi I am new to reloading and have a question. I am loading 308 cal 165 gr BTSP Interlock, H4895 powder, now the Lee Manual says Start at 41.0 gr at 2525 FPS and never exceed 43.5 at 2694 FPS, min OAL is 2.750
Now I am not ready to start loading tests yet to see what my gun likes, so I looked at a box of Hornady 165 gr BTSP Interlock shells and it lists the velocity as 2700 FPS.
I want to just get experience reloading shells so I decided to load 43 gr of powder now why does the book list 2.750 for the min length and on other listings it shows 2.810 ?
I would like to go to 2.80, Is this OK or will my velocity lower due to the bullet being pushed forward?
Am I looking at this correctly please advise?
Rick
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