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huntinaz · October 9, 2018, 05:26 AM

I believe getting closer to the lands is generally better for accuracy than further, but, if you can't go longer because of magazine, going shorter may be worth a try.

Powder charge going to make more of a difference than OAL in this case, I will assume you have already done that and now are adjusting OAL?

I would not compare the OAL as very meaningful with these two bullets of different weight and design, and OAL is likely set (by Sierra) more to fit a magazine than for accuracy in this case.

Still. I wouldn't sweat that. Doubt it helps but it's gonna be safe at 1.2gr under book max and if Sierra recommends 2.25" or 2.26" and you only go to 2.23"

October 9, 2018, 05:26 AM	#8
huntinaz Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2010 Location: az Posts: 1,332	I believe getting closer to the lands is generally better for accuracy than further, but, if you can't go longer because of magazine, going shorter may be worth a try. Powder charge going to make more of a difference than OAL in this case, I will assume you have already done that and now are adjusting OAL? I would not compare the OAL as very meaningful with these two bullets of different weight and design, and OAL is likely set (by Sierra) more to fit a magazine than for accuracy in this case. Still. I wouldn't sweat that. Doubt it helps but it's gonna be safe at 1.2gr under book max and if Sierra recommends 2.25" or 2.26" and you only go to 2.23" __________________ "When there’s lead in the air, there’s hope in the heart”- Hunter’s Proverb "Feed me, or feed me to something. I just want to be part of the food chain." -Al Bundy