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James K · November 10, 2009, 07:49 PM

To get the correct bullet diameter, you can't measure "just in front of the brass (case)." You have to pull the bullet and measure the portion of the bullet that is inside the case. That is the bearing area.

Jim

November 10, 2009, 07:49 PM	#5
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	To get the correct bullet diameter, you can't measure "just in front of the brass (case)." You have to pull the bullet and measure the portion of the bullet that is inside the case. That is the bearing area. Jim