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PunchinPaper · January 30, 2012, 11:11 PM

I picked up some SMKs and IMR 4896.
I don't have a sierra manual, could one of you share your M1 acceptable col for this bullet? I was debating the use of the Hornaday 168 col but I know the two are constructed differently. I also know seating depth is normally determined by the rifle in bolt guns for best accuracy. But I want the actual col the book gives. So I can work from there... And yea I know I should buy my own and not trust web load data, from what you guys have posted on powder charges jives with what several of my other manuals show. Thanks for all the help!

January 30, 2012, 11:11 PM	#25
PunchinPaper Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2011 Posts: 148	COAL for 168 gr SMK? I picked up some SMKs and IMR 4896. I don't have a sierra manual, could one of you share your M1 acceptable col for this bullet? I was debating the use of the Hornaday 168 col but I know the two are constructed differently. I also know seating depth is normally determined by the rifle in bolt guns for best accuracy. But I want the actual col the book gives. So I can work from there... And yea I know I should buy my own and not trust web load data, from what you guys have posted on powder charges jives with what several of my other manuals show. Thanks for all the help!