ELD-M and ELD-M?

[Rich Coyle]

I found the 7mm 175 grain ELD-X has a G1 of .689 and a G7 of .347. The 7mm 180 grain ELD-M is rated at G1 796 and G7 .401. Since I decided to get into this long range shooting and I am a hunter as well as a shooter I don't want to wear out a barrel shooting something I can't ethically fire at game?

Has anyone used either of these for game at extended range? What were the impact velocity and damage? How about other brands of bullets in this caliber?

 

[lancetkenyon]

Since you asked about other brands....I shoot 180 Berger Hybrids in my 7 Rem Mag @ 2996fps. They work phenomenally on game. Good BC, good speeds, and I like the heavier jacket than the HVLDs.
I also shoot 140 Hybrids @ 2860fps in my .260 Rem and 215 Hybrids @ 3120fps and 230 Hybrids @ 3045fps in my .300RUM. All kill with authority.

 

[tbrice23]

Since you asked about other brands....I shoot 180 Berger Hybrids in my 7 Rem Mag @ 2996fps. They work phenomenally on game. Good BC, good speeds, and I like the heavier jacket than the HVLDs.
I also shoot 140 Hybrids @ 2860fps in my .260 Rem and 215 Hybrids @ 3120fps and 230 Hybrids @ 3045fps in my .300RUM. All kill with authority.

If you don't mind me asking, what is your load/powder for the180 in your 7mag ? Did you have it throated for the 180vld ? I'm guessing Retumbo.??

 

[lancetkenyon]

If you don't mind me asking, what is your load/powder for the180 in your 7mag ? Did you have it throated for the 180vld ? I'm guessing Retumbo.??

It is throated with a .140 freebore, for the 180 HVLD.
My load (start lower), is as follows:
Rem R-P brass w. .002" shoulder bump
CCI250 Mag primer
69.0 gr. H1000
180 Berger Hybrid @ 2.696" CBTO IIRC (.0600" jump)
2996fps
Shoots in the .2-.3 & 2.75" @ 802 yards. Kills elk like a lightning bolt.

 

[tbrice23]

That is decent velocity for H1000.

26" barrel?

 

[lancetkenyon]

Yes, Bartlein #3B fluted 5R @ 26" 1:8.5" twist.