Got the new powder today. Loaded up some test rounds.
Previous reloads stuck in the chamber after firing or wouldn't chamber at all. So I picked up an OAL gage after reading other posts.
Load data says C.O.L. 3.25. OAL gage reads 3.33..
Loaded 4 rnd at 3.31,4@3.25, 4@3.26, 4@3.27, and 4@3.28.
My brother and I have the same guns, Rem. 710, 30-06.
We both agree the 3.31 length shot more accurate in both guns.
Why would the load data be so far shorter?
All the rnds chambered and extracted perfect.
I have noticed that I have a bunch of brass that won't feed completely in my sizing die. They go about 2/3 in and stick. Others go full length.
Any help is appreciated.