308 FTR Trim Length

[260AckImp]

Hello Everyone

Im looking at getting myself a 308 FTR shortly but I noticed that the case length is 2.045" instead of the standard 2.025".
This was to allow shooters to neck up 7-08 brass to 308 if they wanted to.

If I want to reduce that length to 2.025" its a $50 modification fee which is fair enough, im just wondering will it matter if I keep it at 2.045"?

Am I correct in thinking that it will allow me to have my trim length on my 308 Palma brass abit longer or should I still trim to the standard 2.005"?

Also is there any detriment in accuracy keeping the longer 2.045" chamber case length?

Thanks all for your time and info

 

[Acyr]

You are correct in your thinking. I just trim mine to 2.015 with the FTR team reamer (2.045) You won't see a difference in accuracy between the 2 lengths. Just an anomaly carried over year to year. If you end up spec'ing out a reamer they will (should) correct the length to 2.025.

 

[260AckImp]

Thank you for your reply, good to know!

 

[D-4297]

What @Acyr said ...... I run my brass at 2.010 , and trim when it gets to 2.015 . Never had any issues holding those parameters . Also ; If you are getting into TR , minimal shoulder Bump is your friend . Look for that magic .001 Bump , and the brass will like it too .