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TXGunNut · June 19, 2011, 07:43 PM

IMHO it's a tolerable range. They won't be exact because of slight variations in components and loading processes. An average could have measurements outside of a tolerable range. When I measure headspace I know it's not an exact number, more of a benchmark or starting place. Seating a bullet .01-.005" off the lands isn't always the best strategy, BTW. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

June 19, 2011, 07:43 PM	#2
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	IMHO it's a tolerable range. They won't be exact because of slight variations in components and loading processes. An average could have measurements outside of a tolerable range. When I measure headspace I know it's not an exact number, more of a benchmark or starting place. Seating a bullet .01-.005" off the lands isn't always the best strategy, BTW. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.