For what it's worth guys, the OP stated
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"...The Hornady book for 168gr. A-Max is 2.800. This [measured]: 3.300."
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That's a full
half inch longer than book standard, so I doubt that the factory throat was actually that long.
As to the Stoney Point [Hornady] tool not being an OAL gauge, well, the resulting case/bullet combination that results from its proper use
does become the true "gauge" for overall "distance-to-lands" -- enabling the shooter to set the OAL of the assembled cartridge to best advantage.
`Works for me.
ps: I also use the comparator for precision seating, so I know what you're trying to say.