Eld-x in 6.5

[rcairflr]

Very nice shooting.

 

[8andbait]

Thanks, that rifle shoots very good.
I did need to make a correction from my post. I dialed 9 Moa at 554 yards, not the 14 Moa, just in case anyone noticed I typed the wrong amount. I shot some steel at 710 that required 14 Moa.

 

[wyowinchester]

Found some H-4350 today. I was about ready to try some Reloader 17.
How'd the steel go at 710??

 

[rhouser]

I am waiting on my 143's to arrive here in northern Virginia. I got a "we're trying" note where UPS is whining about the weather... (it was a pretty fair storm this weekend). I want to try these in my 8-twist 260. I have been shooting 142 MK's, but, would like a better terminal package for hunting game. We will see.

Anybody tried these with 4831-sc in a 260? I will report what I find when the UPS truck finds me.

thanks rch

 

[Jeremyc]

I am waiting on my 143's to arrive here in northern Virginia. I got a "we're trying" note where UPS is whining about the weather... (it was a pretty fair storm this weekend). I want to try these in my 8-twist 260. I have been shooting 142 MK's, but, would like a better terminal package for hunting game. We will see.

Anybody tried these with 4831-sc in a 260? I will report what I find when the UPS truck finds me.

thanks rch

I just picked some up yesterday I have been shooting amax's in my 260 with 4831 sc and they shoot very well. I'm thinking about using the same load in these, but I may load my 6.5-284 first

 

[rhouser]

Got in 500 143 gr VLD-X from Brownell's. Loaded 3 each 46.0, 46.3 and 46.5 gr 4831-sc with a .010 jump for use in my 8t 26" 260 Rem. Only shot at 100, but all grouped under .75". Not spectacular, but, didn't blow anything up either.

Anybody have a good feel for "jumping" these.

thanks in advance.

rch

 

[tom m.]

Eld-X ladder | Shooters' Forum

Here's a link to a thread I started at 6mmbr, with some details. It's a 1000 yard ladder. I put mine in the lands 9 thousands for starters. Looks like I will keep em there until I can see some groups with the 44.8 load.

Tom

 

[mountaincarver]

I started a load test today with my 6.5 creedmoor using h4350 and the 143 ELD-x. Found a nice little node at 42.5. Had me worried for a while as I was struggling producing better groups than the factory match ammo hornady makes with the 140 ELD. Wind conditions could have been better. I was jumping them 40 Thousands (2.855 OAL). Av 2784, ES 2182, SD 8.60. I plan to try a touch more powder when I get time. I didn't see difference in groups when loading 20 thou off. has anyone tried Superformance or H4831?

 

[DocDoc]

I think there is a decimal missing in the ES?
21.82?

 

[BROWNT]

anybody make a load for a 6.5x284 yet?

 

[Hunter66654]

I also would appreciate info on reloading ELD-X for a 6.5x284.

 

[NW Hunter]

Tagging in for 6.5x284. I'm loaded up with Retumbo, but it will be a while before I can air them out.

 

[Jeremyc]

Tagging in for 6.5x284. I'm loaded up with Retumbo, but it will be a while before I can air them out.

What did you use for loads? I've emailed hornady trying to get retumbo and haven't heard anything yet

 

[NW Hunter]

Jeremy,
I have used Retumbo in my 6.5x284 with Berger 140 gr VLD's. This load at .075" off the lands, 59.0 grains Retumbo with Wolf magnum primers gives me 2990 fps with a 24" barrel.

With the Hornady ELD-X 143's, I am doing a jump test first at .010", .020", .030" and .040" off the lands with a charge of 56.5 grains Retumbo and CCI BR2 primers.
I know this does not follow Berger's thought process for seating depth adjustment, but I don't want to give up case powder volume.

Once I find the best bullet seating adjustment, I am going to work up towards 59.5 grains to find my max pressure load.

I will post my results when I finally get out shooting again.gun)