Proper Bullet Fit.

[fallington]

I just received a size run of 400. Grain bullets for my CVA Optima. How snug should the bullet fit to be for the best performance?

 

[rangerod]

After getting the bullet short started I like one good push with what I'll call moderate pressure all the way down to the bullet. Then one good push to make sure it's seated. It takes a little experience but the learning curve is short. I have the starter that Spin Jag sells and it's a favorite at the range.

 

[fallington]

After getting the bullet short started I like one good push with what I'll call moderate pressure all the way down to the bullet. Then one good push to make sure it's seated. It takes a little experience but the learning curve is short. I have the starter that Spin Jag sells and it's a favorite at the range.

Thanks for the advice. I tried each size and the only difference between the five sizes was how hard it was to push the bullet 3 to 4 inches into the barrel--after that I could not distinguish between the different diameters. I'm thinking of choosing the diameter that wasn't too easy to push in or too hard.

 

[Bert621]

You might try seeing what works with a fouled bore, sometimes the second shot can be really tough to start