minimum overall length question

[tmckay2]

hey guys, im thinking a lot of people might not have seen my reloading thread. i was wondering how flexible minimum overall lengths are. i have some 62 gr fmj i reloaded with reloader 15. max grains is 25, i did 23.5. i only sat the bullets to where i could crimp them properly, but some came out to like 2.237 or so, instead of the moa of 2.255. does anyone know if this will be dangerous or not?

[theGinsue]

No, this shouldn't be dangerous (18 thousanths difference) but consistancy in your rounds is important for consistant/accurate shots.

To avoid potential safety and accuracy issues it's always best ot stick with the known until your reloading skill & knowledge are more advanced (I wouldn't consider myself at that level - yet).

[ryanek9freak]

I've reloaded some 9mm bullets over .20" past the min OAL, and had no issues. It seems that my PF9 likes to feed them better that way too.

[sniper7]

OAL will affect your accuracy. If you have the bullets too deep higher pressure could be a problem. As long as you aren't running at the max for that powder as well as seating the bullets too deep I don't see a problem. If you loaded to the max you might be in exploration mode.

[tmckay2]

cool thanks for the responses guys