Hello everyone,

I'm new to reloading and have a quick question. I'm loading up some .38's with 140 Grain XTP over 3.9 gains of titegroup. My quetion is when I seat the bullet down to the ring that goes around the bullet my overall length is 1.45. Is this acceptable?

Thanks,

Jody

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jbbaldwin;overall length is 1.45. Is this acceptable?

That is the COL listed in the Hornady manual.

The rule for maximum COL is that the loaded cartridge must not protrude from the end of your revolver cylinder. It should be at least 1/16" short of that to prevent bullet movement from jamming the gun.

If you are loading for a lever action rifle, COL may be diffferent, as some rifles have feeding issues with overlength cartridges.

My manual says 1.455

Myself, I'm not too overly concerned with COL in a revolver. I do like to crimp in the crimp grove or cannelure. I'm not giving advise, this is what I do. Follow your manuals instructions/recipe.

Have fun........