mbruce
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I have a Lee reloading 2nd edition, Lyman #49, and powder manufacturers websites to find load data...I notice that the C.O.L/OAL is not displayed in a standardized way --- for example #49 gives an optimal OAL #... Lee gives you a min. OAL and the winchester reload website gives a C.O.L (not sure if that's min or optimal like Lyman).... Let me know if i'm on the right track with what's below ---
The max C.O.L/OAL will be the max that cycles in the gun (up to the specs in the books -- i.e., .45acp 1.275"). The min is obviously the min... and it's best to start at the max OAL and work your way down towards a reliable cycle OAL -- assuming the max doesn't cycle.
Thanks!
that question was pretty tough to state -- if it doesnt make sense please let me know and ill re-word it.
The max C.O.L/OAL will be the max that cycles in the gun (up to the specs in the books -- i.e., .45acp 1.275"). The min is obviously the min... and it's best to start at the max OAL and work your way down towards a reliable cycle OAL -- assuming the max doesn't cycle.
Thanks!
that question was pretty tough to state -- if it doesnt make sense please let me know and ill re-word it.