Nose Length

Ogive Curve Length

Ogive Length Measurement

Possibly the most difficult part of the procedures is that of measuring the length of the ogive, as it is quite hard to determine exactly where the main body ends and the curve of the radius starts. One method that works well is to set and lock a caliper tool to 0.001" less than the diameter of the nose of the bullet, then slide the calipers up the bullet ogive, toward the bullet body, until the movement is stopped, then carefully mark that spot. It will be very close to the point where the bore ride portion ends and becomes the start of the ogive curve.