Bullet Lengths

[Val]

I'm in the process of developing a load for my 30-06 using the 150 grain E-tips. I'm almost there, after I shoot some with longer OALs to see if that will improve accuracy. I was wondering if someone can measure the length of a 150 grain Ballistic Tip and a 150 grain AccuBond. I would appreciate it if you post those bullet lengths. I want to compare them to the length of the E-tips.
Thanks

 

[baltz526]

150 AB 1.228"

 

[Richracer1]

Here some E-Tip load and seating info from Nosler.

"We recommend starting with Nosler’s minimum load and not to exceed the mid load.
*We recommend seating E-Tip™ products .050” to .100” off the rifling lands for optimal accuracy."

 

[Val]

Reading Richracer1's post I have some questions. I loaded uo some 150 grain E-tips for my 30-06. I started low and ended up getting the best group with 59 grains of IMR 4350. Same load I used for some 150 grain Hornady SSTs which are pretty similar to the Nosler Ballistic tips. There is absolutely no sign that this load is too hot. I ran a couple of them through a chronograph and got a muzzle velocity of 3030 and 3067. I thought that this was in error on the hot side because per the Nosler book this load should yield a muzzle velocity of 3000fps (on non E-tip loads). I always chronograph the loads in the Nosler book at least 100 fps lower. Do the E-tips reach a higher muzzle velocity than leaded bullets? I know their a bit longer (about 70 thousands as compared to the Accubonds). Is my just over 3000 muzzle velocity probably valid? Where can a see all the Nosler info on reloading with E-tips? The magazine on my Model 70 did not allow for loading close to the lands.
Thanks for any help.

 

[Richracer1]

You need to remember that Nosler developes loads that stay within SAAMI specs (safe for any gun of that cal), and are in a developed in a controlled environment and so. You as a reloader, can develope loads specific to your gun and your concerns for safety margins. Your loads may be faster or slower, show pressure signs before listed max or may allow to go above listed max cautiously. That is why everyone here says to start LOW and work up SLOWLY. Each gun is unique, there are no two exactly alike.