MarkGlazer
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Guys, I have been at my bench today reloading my Makarov CZ-82. I'm frustrated with the inconsistency in the lead cast bullets that I purchased, have been measuring them and batching by size then adjusting my die accordingly to arrive at a specific OAL during the load process. I immediately ran out of patience today and decided to take a different tack.
My logic went as follows; both the Lee and Hodgons' data call for a minimum OAL of .965 (Titegroup powder, 3.3 grains), a factory round is .975 (usually my targeted OAL) and the diagrams for a Makrov round in the Lee manual is .982 while Lyman is .984 (no data from them for a 95 grain cast lead round with Titegroup), so why do I care about achieving consistent OAL as long as I am above the minimum and below the maximum? As such, I loaded 150 rounds on my single stage press with that "attitude." I ran every round through the weapon, cycling manually, without incident.
So, do you really care about your OAL if you are within min and max?
Going forward, should I have a specific, targeted OAL set or continue on with my "new attitude?"
I would appreciate your views on this matter.
Thank you.
My logic went as follows; both the Lee and Hodgons' data call for a minimum OAL of .965 (Titegroup powder, 3.3 grains), a factory round is .975 (usually my targeted OAL) and the diagrams for a Makrov round in the Lee manual is .982 while Lyman is .984 (no data from them for a 95 grain cast lead round with Titegroup), so why do I care about achieving consistent OAL as long as I am above the minimum and below the maximum? As such, I loaded 150 rounds on my single stage press with that "attitude." I ran every round through the weapon, cycling manually, without incident.
So, do you really care about your OAL if you are within min and max?
Going forward, should I have a specific, targeted OAL set or continue on with my "new attitude?"
I would appreciate your views on this matter.
Thank you.