Hello all I was able to get out and shoot a little today. 80 deg hot and humid but was able to play. My load I played with was 78 gr of rl25 and 162 eldx , just picked a load to get the rifle pretty well sighted. I must have got the bore sighting close, 5 shots at 100 with 3 clean holes and one 8. So I am very happy with it so far. So I came home so see what I can figure out for the bullets I want to shoot and I really can't find any info. I'd appreciate some help if someone has time to. I want to shoot 150 gr badlands precision bullets and use rl25 if possible. Seems like the rifle likes it, but I really haven't done much playing with bullets that doesn't have any starting data.
Some help with load data
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Varmint Hunter
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I would not expect a 150gr mono-metal bullet to shoot the same, or even similar, to a 162 ELD-X bullet. You need to work up a load for the bullet you intend to use.
Does Badlands provide and loading data? If not, you can probably use starting data for a 150gr Barnes bullet and work up watching for early pressure signs.
No there is no data for badlands that I have seen. I was wondering about starting with barnes data. Thought that should be a better starting point. Although I have nothing against the eldx. I was considering even trying the 175s I have. It shows potential for the first test loads out of the rifle. Maybe I stumbled on a good one and just refine from there
Do you have a chronograph?
Also have you looked at the reloading thread here in the STW section?
What cartridge?
I'm assuming it's for a 7STW
Yes it is a 7 stw, no I didn't look for it yet, I figured I have had a battle trying to find anything on these bullets.
Yes I have a chronograph, im just more concerned about getting a safe starting point. Then I can start working with it.
Yes I have a chronograph, im just more concerned about getting a safe starting point. Then I can start working with it.
lyle2231
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Whatever bullet you're using call that manufacturers tech line
and ask what data they have developed. HTH
Badlands doesn't publish load data. They do recommend using 10% below Nosler data or use Barnes data. I've used Barnes data with excellent results in the 3 different loads/cartridges I shoot Badlands in. George at Badlands is always helpful as well. Good luck, start low, and work up.
Bghunter338
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We had some good results with the 170gr Cayuga and 175gr trexs using RL25. PM me later today and I'll have time to get you some data.
If I'm not mistaken....Re-loader has closed their doors...you might want to check before you develop any loads using it
