108 eldm factory tikka 1:8 twist

[24valve]

Are y’all running into mag length issues with the mag that comes with the rifle?

Not with 108 ELDMs - I load them to mag length.

And anyone have a Lite or Superlite cut back and threaded 1/2x28? Running a can adapter?

I have a blued T3x lite barrel cut to 18" and threaded 5/8x24 for a can with no issues. I also have a fluted barrel browning x-bolt that I needed to cut and thread to 1/2x28 and used an adapter with that same can on that rifle with no issues either.

 

[ACHILLES]

What loads and speeds are you getting from your 16"?

This is from a 10twist so not quite on topic. I have a factory 8twist barrel on the rack but haven’t screwed it on yet.

Factory
Monarch 100gr soft point 2700fps
Winchester 58gr v-max 3500fps
Federal trophy copper 85gr 2900fps
Remington 80gr cor lokt 3050
Remington 100gr cor lokt 2750fps


Hand loads
55gr Moly’d Nosler BT 3615fps
87gr Hornady bthp 3028fps
85gr interbond 2934fps
70gr Sierra hpbt 3300fps
88gr Sledge Hammer 2900fps
69gr absolute hammer 3450fps

Aside from the 69gr absolute hammer most of my handloads can be ran faster.

 

[dirtytough]

What charge weight are you running?

45 grains. I believe 44.7 is max according to Hodgdon.