nksmfamjp
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I'm using Fed 215 GMM, Win case, RL26 and Hornady 212gr ELDX bullets looking for a long range elk round that cuts through the wind.
First, there is no real data for this, so I thought let's shoot a ladder, measure velocities and look at primers.
i started at 64 gr and went to 69.1gr.....I was sure I was going to be pulling bullets over 68 something.....nope 69.1gr hit 2860 fps with no serious case or primer marks....I still need to look with magnifier......and most shot into a 1" group!
I will shoot some OCW's, but I'm wondering if I should keep looking for pressure. There is just a bit of bolt lift at 68.8 and 69.1, so I feel that is max most likely.
Is 2860fps ridiculous for 212's from a WSM?
Really, I'm just wondering if this looks reasonable based on experience of others here.
First, there is no real data for this, so I thought let's shoot a ladder, measure velocities and look at primers.
i started at 64 gr and went to 69.1gr.....I was sure I was going to be pulling bullets over 68 something.....nope 69.1gr hit 2860 fps with no serious case or primer marks....I still need to look with magnifier......and most shot into a 1" group!
I will shoot some OCW's, but I'm wondering if I should keep looking for pressure. There is just a bit of bolt lift at 68.8 and 69.1, so I feel that is max most likely.
Is 2860fps ridiculous for 212's from a WSM?
Really, I'm just wondering if this looks reasonable based on experience of others here.