P Possum284 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 18, 2007 Messages 72 Aug 12, 2008 #1 how much of the case needs to be holding on to the bullet in a bolt action repeater the caliber is 338-284 if that matters should it be the full length of the neck or is there an excepted minimum. thanks
how much of the case needs to be holding on to the bullet in a bolt action repeater the caliber is 338-284 if that matters should it be the full length of the neck or is there an excepted minimum. thanks
W Winchester 69 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 29, 2007 Messages 430 Aug 12, 2008 #2 The rule of thumb is one bullet diameter, but you may find you can get by with a little less than that if necessary. .
The rule of thumb is one bullet diameter, but you may find you can get by with a little less than that if necessary. .
B Blacktail2 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 26, 2006 Messages 91 Location California Aug 12, 2008 #3 As a rule of thumb, the diameter of the bullet that you are seating would be the minimum.In your case that would be .338 into the neck.
As a rule of thumb, the diameter of the bullet that you are seating would be the minimum.In your case that would be .338 into the neck.
