I’m loading for my .224 Valkyrie

Now this is the round that I started loading with. I very much am still in a state of learning.

My chamber matches the drawing as best I can measure. These three rounds make sense to me.

I have loaded 90 grain Serria match kings .010 off the lands.
I have loaded 75 grain .010 off the lands.
I have loaded 90 grain Burger VLD .035 off the lands (max mag length)


What I’m trying to load some Barnes TSX and I’m have trouble.

First I have to load it super long. I measure it the same way with my gauge but it touches the lands .120” beyond whats physically possible... What am I missing?



The other question it the grooves, one is sticking out of the case. Is that an issue?

Thanks for any help