All I am new to the "tactical" game but working into shooting some matches and am about to work up loads for a GAP built rifle.
My load dilemma is this. On my Crusader with 168gn SMKs I get an ogive measurement of 2.145 with an OAL of 2.725. using the proper Hornady tools. Comparing that to SAAMI 2.8 OAL I have a .075 jam at SAAMI length and with factory Federal Gold Medal 168s.
Is this common in these type of rifles to chamber for that much jam? I am a hunting loader and this is my first time chasing uber precision at ranges beyond 600. I have never loaded jam as I never saw an improvement. Usually the contrary.
The factory stuff shoots as expected.
I planned to start with Varget at 2.8 and bring it in.
