I'm reloading for my 300 WSM. I made a really good round for 180 gr TTSX that were 2.860" COAL.
I'm wanting to make a 165 grain version for elk with a Nosler Partition. Nosler's book says 2.815" to start with. Obviously, the bullet is shorter at 165 gr than the 180 gr version. Is there a reason not to make the round longer, like the 2.860"? Is it dangerous? Is there a reason it wouldn't work?
I'm going to try another couple of bullets with 180 grains, but wondered what the reason to leave the COAL shorter was.
I'm a couple years into unloading and have had good success following the book, but if 2.860" works in my magazine, is there a reason to shorten the round?
I'm wanting to make a 165 grain version for elk with a Nosler Partition. Nosler's book says 2.815" to start with. Obviously, the bullet is shorter at 165 gr than the 180 gr version. Is there a reason not to make the round longer, like the 2.860"? Is it dangerous? Is there a reason it wouldn't work?
I'm going to try another couple of bullets with 180 grains, but wondered what the reason to leave the COAL shorter was.
I'm a couple years into unloading and have had good success following the book, but if 2.860" works in my magazine, is there a reason to shorten the round?