7RM viht N160 150gr ELD-X

[Zdub02]

Hey guys, I'm going to load some 150gr ELD-X in my 7RM and want to use viht N160. I'm having difficulty finding load data for this combo and wanted to know if anyone has the max load data? I was thinking of starting around 60 grains and working up. Would love some resources or info on max powder charges or other recipes for this combo. Thanks for the help.

 

[eye_zick]

what did you find out? Looking at this combo as well

 

[Zdub02]

Never found much data for the combo. Ended up trying RL 17 instead with good results. I could start low and work up but with powder prices and difficulty finding it at my local stores I opted to save my N160 for a known load.

 

[Pharmseller]

What’s your muzzle velocity? Are you concerned about excess fragmentation with a cup and core bullet?




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[Zdub02]

Never chrono'd the Eld-x so couldn't say. As far as fragmentation I wouldn't be too concerned unless I see real world problems. Haven't used the Eld on an animal so again can't make a comment about performance on that aspect.

 

[Ddubs20]

62.5 grains N160 was max for me with Federal brass. My old barrel liked N165, but this one likes N160. I really like those 2 powders for 7RM, but case fill isn't the best.

 

[Zdub02]

Thanks for the info. Will have to try that out and see what happens. Did you settle on 62.5 or does your rifle like a lower charge?

 

[eye_zick]

62.5 grains N160 was max for me with Federal brass. My old barrel liked N165, but this one likes N160. I really like those 2 powders for 7RM, but case fill isn't the best.

have you put it over a chrony?

what were the groups like?

 

[Ddubs20]

Velocities were about 3050. Real max was more like 63, I settled on 62.5 for a node, accuracy was about 1Moa, maybe slightly under. I then started messing with other bullets and powders. My barrel is a 1:9" 25" shilen. My gun definitely shot the 150 eldx alot better than the 162's. Other powders that gave good accuracy were RL19, Ramshot Magnum, and I mostly use H4831sc now.