Reload Q's.

[Bigdonkey]

So I was was doing some load work ups for my new project and started with some 168gn stuff from different manufacturers. It wasn't till I started with the 155gn stuff that I realized a potential issue.
I have a few different manufacturers, but the one bullet that causes me some concern is the Sierra Palma 155. Seems they have a shallow seating depth if I set .002 off the lands.
These are .308 and I have to wonder what is acceptable for depth of seating vs jump.
Any opinions.
Thought I'd get a sad one opinion before I go to the range tomorrow.

 

[9x19p]

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Any opinions.
Thought I'd get a sad one opinion before I go to the range tomorrow.

I've got a sad one opinion for ya...

If I understand you're question, IMsoO you'll have to seat the bullet to an acceptable depth and ignore the jump distance. If you must have a .002 jump, this is obviously not the bullet to use.

Perhaps move your question to the reloading forum.

 

[Bigdonkey]

Right. ill do that

 

[maynard]

155 Sierra Palma bullets are very jump tolerant. .002" off,.040" off or even loaded to magazine length they will work. Start with .020" off and work from there.

 

[paperslayer]

im thinking you are using a factory gun with a long throat. maynard is right, the sierras are designed to be seating depth tolerant but there are two 155 sierras. the 2155 and the 2156 palma bullet. i would try using the very good palma bullets or even the berger 155.5 bullets.

 

[Ian Robertson]

They all work if you jam them, maybe not if you don't. I don't think they are "designed" to be seating depth tolerant, just bs luck with a good bullet.