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WTM45,

My current 6.5-06 is a pre-64 M70 with a 3.4" mag box.

Shown is a loaded round with a 142 LRAB seated to 3.395
Left to right is ;

1. 140 Berger VLD

2. 142 LRAB

3. 147 ELDM

4. 143 ELDX




This should give a perspective on bullet intrusion into the case, they are lined up even.
The distance to lands of course depends upon throat length