Having a new barrel put on a Model 70 classic in 25-06 and not sure how to set up the throat. Will be using mostly Berger, Hornaday and Nosler Bullets. Should I set it up for the Berger as they can be the most temperamental or will it be too short for the others? I will probably use Hornadays the most in the 100 - 120 gr. range with 117 the mainstay if they work out.

I believe the mag length is 3.36" how much room should I leave for functioning and "chasing the lands" as it wears? Is seating for 3.34" a good OAL to start with for throating puurposes?


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