What is C.O.L.??

Bonehead Baker · May 30, 2008, 05:13 PM

In the reloading manuals what is it talking about when it says a bullit has a C.O.L. 1.85"?

rantingredneck · May 30, 2008, 05:16 PM

Cartridge Overall Length.

If you seat the bullet too deep in the case it increases the pressure. These are given as guides to use with the presented bullet weights and powders to make sure you maintain safe pressures.

Bonehead Baker · May 30, 2008, 05:37 PM

Thanks. Man did I just have one of those "DAH" moments.

steve4102 · May 30, 2008, 06:10 PM

It is also refered to as OAL(overall length) and COAL (Cartridge overall length). COL, OAL and COAL all mean the same thing.

May 30, 2008, 05:13 PM	#1
Bonehead Baker Member Join Date: October 31, 2007 Posts: 26	What is C.O.L.?? In the reloading manuals what is it talking about when it says a bullit has a C.O.L. 1.85"?

May 30, 2008, 05:16 PM	#2
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	Cartridge Overall Length. If you seat the bullet too deep in the case it increases the pressure. These are given as guides to use with the presented bullet weights and powders to make sure you maintain safe pressures.

May 30, 2008, 05:37 PM	#3
Bonehead Baker Member Join Date: October 31, 2007 Posts: 26	Thanks. Man did I just have one of those "DAH" moments.

May 30, 2008, 06:10 PM	#4
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,955	It is also refered to as OAL(overall length) and COAL (Cartridge overall length). COL, OAL and COAL all mean the same thing.