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Call Sinclair supply. Those guys are top notch and will tell you exactly what you need to buy. My equipment is Stoney Point, but I believe Hornady bought them out??
Overall length IMO is not an important measurement. I prefer the distance to the Ogive. This measurement is what really counts, and is more consistent. Sinclair sells a small ring that fits down over the bullet and allows you to measure the length to the Ogive. I prefer that tool.
As far as touching the lands. I will admit that most of my rifles shoot better when touching the lands. But it is not always the case. Tom.
Yep.....I measure off the ogive too, Tom...But you need some reference point in the seater die to start from... All the dimensions I gave were imaginary, but all were from ogive measurements...
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