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I just loaded HDY 168 / 178 grs BTHP over 45.5 / 43 grs IMR 4064 for my Remington 308 SPS Tac. As I don't have a gauge I seated long and backed off until the bullets weren't touching the lands and then another 1/2 turn on the seater. The COAL for the 168 was 2.92 and 2.96 for the 178 gr.
Previously I've always seated to 2.8 and checked that the bolt closed. I'm still fairly green on reloading rifle cartridges. I've done about 200 rounds total.
I know the manual says max COAL 2.81 and also that the bullet lengths vary. And that you want the bullets as close as possible to the lands w.o. touching for best accuracy. So I'm thinking I'm good. But It'd be nice to hear from someone with more experience.
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Previously I've always seated to 2.8 and checked that the bolt closed. I'm still fairly green on reloading rifle cartridges. I've done about 200 rounds total.
I know the manual says max COAL 2.81 and also that the bullet lengths vary. And that you want the bullets as close as possible to the lands w.o. touching for best accuracy. So I'm thinking I'm good. But It'd be nice to hear from someone with more experience.
2 Cents Welcome.