JLouis wrote on Jun 1^st, 2020 at 12:01pm:


I figured as much but what you did do is get me to scan Mann's book again to see if I missed something when I read last, which was some time ago.  BTW, it's a "tough read" but I usually pick up something that I overlooked or forgot during previous readings.

Wayne

Totally agree Wayne and more importantly it's a way to prove it to yourself. Knowing how much enjoy researching such things I would highly recommend that you read Rifle Accuracy Facts Book by Harold R. Vaughn. It's not only easier to read and to understand it also covers other accuracy related areas that were not covered by Mann. I have been reading the online version and have been totally amazed by not only what he has to share but also how it's presented in a way that makes it easy for one to understand. In chapter 7 right now and some of it has to due with canted bullet bases and the effects and it is extremely interesting subject all of its own. 

These might be a little extreme when it comes to damage to a bullet's nose but it definitely shows a problem when things a are out of balance.

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After reading about the effects of a canted bullet base it brings up question I would like to ask. Not being one who shoots fixed bullets do those that do indicate the bullet and the case to be inserted into the chamber in the same way each time. Example being having the bullet and the case marked in such a way that both can be inserted at say 12:00 o'clock into the chamber.