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Delta L Problem
« on: March 18, 2009, 07:27:08 AM »
Can some one give me a layman version of the explanation of the "Delta L problem"?
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Re: Delta L Problem
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2009, 08:01:52 AM »
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_L_problem

Who woulda thought Wiki had this one.  Simply put, it's the discrepancy in length between CIP and SAAMI specs for a certain cartridge.

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Re: Delta L Problem
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2009, 06:31:44 PM »
OK, so basically here in America we use bigger ammo......  ;D
Stick with American ammo in American guns and your fine.  ;D ;D




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