Sorry. I should have said that the measurement is using the comparator boss on the vernier.

Measuring the OAL gives a measurement of 2.260" if the bullet is pushed into the rifling by the comparator and 2.318" if the rifling pushes the bullet into the case.

The longer measurement will fit the magazine as I'm using an AICS mag but I'm more concerned with not having the round driven into the rifling when chambering.

I've had problems finding a load that works well in this rifle (Remi Tactical 20" barrel).

If I use Hornady 52gr BTHP the bullet is pushed well into the case compressing the powder to get the SAAMI OAL.

I have checked (with the comparator) the Remi against a Savage FP10 and the throat on the Savage is 0.020" deeper.

Having tried Hornady 52gr and 68gr BTHP, Sierra 52gr and 69gr Match using Vit 133, Reloader 15 and Accurate 2230 without getting good results I'm now trying BLC 2 with Berger 55gr Match.

If this doesn't work It's a new barrel!