Ideal COAL/CBTO Calculator


Summary

"When the term Ideal OAL is used, it means the junction of the boat tail and bearing surface of the bullet is forward of the junction of the neck and shoulder of the case by about .025 or so."
-Robert Whitley


Ideal COAL Calculator

Projectile Overall Length:

Projectile Boat Tail Length:

Brass Trim Length:

Brass Neck Length:

Donut Allowance:

Magazine Length (Optional):



Ideal CBTO:

Fits Magazine:



Ideal CBTO Calculator

Projectile Base to Ogive:

Projectile Boat Tail Length:

Brass Trim Length:

Brass Neck Length:

Donut Allowance:



Ideal CBTO:



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