35 at that depth how much bullet is left in the case? Would backing off say 10-15 thousands get you a bullet dia in the neck? My sierra software says 2.8" max for the 168 in the 308, but of course I only use that as a guide and seat 10-15 thousands off the lands for most loads. Rich

I have a brand new in the box PSS. I used the stoney point OAL gauge on seirra 168 match kings and was supprised to find out that I can't seat the bullets out to touch the lands and still keep a bullets diameter in the case neck. Should I take it to a smith and have him cut a thread and try again? This is a new gun and I have never had a problem like this. BTW the OAL to touch the lands is 2.945.

Thanks for the replies. I didn't want to shoot it if it wasn't right, but it sounds like it is going to be OK. BTW what is your OAL on the 168s?

2.790 works for me

how does it shoot with ammo loaded to fit the magizine?
i cannot reach the lands with 168s in my PSS but it still shoots sub 1/2moa 5shots out to 500yds. that is as far as i've shot it. 175s will reach but lands but i cannot get them to shoot better than 3/4moa.