tkcomer
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I have a question about overall length. I'm loading for the 44 mag. Both books (Sierra second Edition and a Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook) say the OAL is 1.61”. But the Lyman book lists OAL for some of their bullets up to 1.71”. Except for one bullet, all are over the recommended maximum length. The reason I ask is I have some no-name bullets I bought years ago. It's a 245 plated square nose. With the bullet set in the crimp groove, the OAL is about 1.65”. The dummy round I made up chambers, but I'm concerned because the OAL is over the maximum listed in the books. Is 1.65” too long?