I recently received a custom rifle built by Pierce chambered in 308. The rifle was chambered using a Palma Bisley match 308 chamber. I plan to shoot 168 and 175 SMKs, 168 Berger hybrids, and 155 scenars and SMKs. When using the stoney point OAL guage with a 175 SMK dummy round, I get an OAL of 2.805 when touching the lands. Does this sound right? Was this chambered correctly?
While I plan to handload, I would like to be able to shoot factory match ammo every so often. Since most factory ammo is seated to 2.800 (FGMM), is my rifle's chamber too short to safely shoot this ammo? Will the throat grow over time and allow me to eventually shoot this factory ammo?
While I plan to handload, I would like to be able to shoot factory match ammo every so often. Since most factory ammo is seated to 2.800 (FGMM), is my rifle's chamber too short to safely shoot this ammo? Will the throat grow over time and allow me to eventually shoot this factory ammo?