No magic being close to the lands. Benchrest shooters got us started in doing that. But they are only single loading. The bullet can be seated close to the lands but has to work through the magazine box. You can't always have both especially in short actions. I am currently working on a 338/350RemMag and the bullet is almost 0.2" from the lands. After two range sessions, I have two loads that shoot 1/2-3/4" at 100yds. Haven't started any fine tuning. Just trying several powders to see which the rifle likes best. This is strickly a hunting rifle and 1/2-3/4" will accomplish the task.Rick.
Right on.
I tested some loads with bullets seated close to the lands, then seated them deeper so the rounds would go thru the magazine, and groups were identical.
