Hi all,
I started reloading for the first time some 30 - 40 Krag and I am very confused when it comes to the length of the cartridge. I am using the Lee reloading data from Modern Reloading. It specifies that the maximum overall length for a loaded cartridge should be 3.089 inches. Yet, looking at the starting loads for a 150 grain bullet it says the minimum overall length should be 3.090 inches. I know that is a difference of 0.01, but looking at the 165 grain bullet reloading data it says the MOAL should be 3.105, which is a more substantial difference. To make matters more interesting I have some 180 grain factory loads which measure at 3.020 which seems to violate the MOAL rule of 3.090.
Ultimately my question is, why does the reloading data specify a minimum overall length greater than the maximum overall length? If the cartridge must be at minimum 3.090 inches then I will always be violating the maximum overall length.
I started reloading for the first time some 30 - 40 Krag and I am very confused when it comes to the length of the cartridge. I am using the Lee reloading data from Modern Reloading. It specifies that the maximum overall length for a loaded cartridge should be 3.089 inches. Yet, looking at the starting loads for a 150 grain bullet it says the minimum overall length should be 3.090 inches. I know that is a difference of 0.01, but looking at the 165 grain bullet reloading data it says the MOAL should be 3.105, which is a more substantial difference. To make matters more interesting I have some 180 grain factory loads which measure at 3.020 which seems to violate the MOAL rule of 3.090.
Ultimately my question is, why does the reloading data specify a minimum overall length greater than the maximum overall length? If the cartridge must be at minimum 3.090 inches then I will always be violating the maximum overall length.