length of case good overall length of compleated bullet 10 thousand over - The Firearms Forum

billr · 04-09-2005, 07:59 PM

I have 500 rounds that are 10 -1000 over length , is this a major problem?
case is with in recomended length--bolt action 6MM
Thanks
Bill

armedandsafe · 04-09-2005, 10:32 PM

If you are calculating the length of overall cartridge using the length given in a reloading manual, they might be too long for reliable feeding in a semi-automatic, but just fine for a revolver. If they feed reliably, and the bullet has enough bearing surface in the case to resist backing out under recoil, then they probably are alright. If you are not running a compressed powder load, run them back through the seater to drop the length to your specifications, if you wish. Rhe only reason I say "might" and "probably" is because I don't know what cartridge or weapon you are discussing.

Note: the #13 Speer manual doesn't even list maximum OAL for cartridges. Only for the cases.

Pops

Xracer · 04-10-2005, 08:09 AM

On a bolt rifle which headspaces of the cartridge shoulder.....if the rounds feed reliably, .010 overlength shouldn't be a problem.

04-09-2005, 10:32 PM	#2
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: length of case good overall length of compleated bullet 10 thousand over If you are calculating the length of overall cartridge using the length given in a reloading manual, they might be too long for reliable feeding in a semi-automatic, but just fine for a revolver. If they feed reliably, and the bullet has enough bearing surface in the case to resist backing out under recoil, then they probably are alright. If you are not running a compressed powder load, run them back through the seater to drop the length to your specifications, if you wish. Rhe only reason I say "might" and "probably" is because I don't know what cartridge or weapon you are discussing. Note: the #13 Speer manual doesn't even list maximum OAL for cartridges. Only for the cases. Pops

04-10-2005, 08:09 AM	#3
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: length of case good overall length of compleated bullet 10 thousand over On a bolt rifle which headspaces of the cartridge shoulder.....if the rounds feed reliably, .010 overlength shouldn't be a problem.

04-09-2005, 07:59 PM	#1
billr Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: oregon Posts: 44	length of case good overall length of compleated bullet 10 thousand over I have 500 rounds that are 10 -1000 over length , is this a major problem? case is with in recomended length--bolt action 6MM Thanks Bill --> Last edited by billr; 04-10-2005 at 12:22 AM.. Reason: correct