88 ELD-Ms

[idahodave]

Just finished up a fair season here in Idaho and thought I would relay my experiences.

The 88s in my 1:7 twist 22-250 are more capabie than one might imagine. Didn’t INTEND to elk hunt with this rifle, but a scope issue with my son’s rifle led me down this path in a tight spot.

I killed a second bull later in the hunt with my .280ai and while it made me FEEL more comfortable,… the little .22-250 killed the bull just as dead with about the same distance traveled post-shot (30 yards).

Dave

 

[83cj-7]

And people say a .270 is marginal for elk!



Nice job with a small caliber!

 

[Jbehredt]

I prefer two holes for a better blood trail

 

[MHWASH]

What are the specifics? Shot distance & MV please.

 

[Ucsdryder]

I bet that thing was smoking at impact. I assume you didn’t hit bone? What did the entrance look like? No exit right?

 

[amassi]

I bet that thing was smoking at impact. I assume you didn’t hit bone? What did the entrance look like? No exit right?

He had a post in the 223 thread

.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

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270 yards w/ exit, looks like right in the crease.

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[amassi]

What are the specifics? Shot distance & MV please.

.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

Hey thanks for the reply! I can tell you from my standpoint, I was squarely where you are. I’ve been on rokslide awhile now and have developed some friends, western based guys. When I look at the level of man years of the identifiable advocates on this thread we’re talking a very lot of...

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[idahodave]

MV was around 3050 as I recall. Terrible photo, but this was the exit side…

Shot distance was 270ish. I hit the big shoulder joint on exit, and it smashed it to pieces.

Killed a smaller buck with the same 88s on the same hunt, with similar results, though the bullet didn’t exit the deer fwtw.

Dave

 

[Formidilosus]

Impossible. Takes a 7mm mag or bigger.

 

[Ucsdryder]

Impossible. Takes a 7mm mag or bigger.

Double impossible…it was a match bullet.

 

[TheUgly]

Nice work! Those 88 ELD-Ms sure are something

 

[ResearchinStuff]

@Formidilosus why does your crew get the tikka 22-250s drilled out to 22 creed?

 

[Formidilosus]

@Formidilosus why does your crew get the tikka 22-250s drilled out to 22 creed?

More speed and less case stretch. And buckets of creedmoor brass.

 

[waspocrew]

I’m a huge fan of the 88 ELDM. My 22-250 AI scoots them along at a comfortable 3150 and performed well on a mule deer buck last fall.

Great work on the bull!

 

[Rooggvc]

More speed and less case stretch. And buckets of creedmoor brass.

Are you guys using factory formed 22 Creedmoor brass or resizing 6mm Creedmoor?

 

[Formidilosus]

Both. And sized 6.5cm.

 

[Rooggvc]

Both. And sized 6.5cm.

Have you needed to do any trimming or neck turning? Or has it just been resize and run with it?

 

[Formidilosus]

I’ve just resized and shot. However, I would suggest getting 22CM if you can or 6mm cm.

 

[Alpha Echo]

@Formidilosus just made the mistake of walking into the Europtic showroom which resulted in walking out with a 1:8 Tikka 22-250. Am I understanding correctly that you would recommend having it rechambered to 22 Creedmoor now, rather than shooting 1500-2000 rounds through the 22-250 barrel and then having it shortened from the breech end and rechambered to 22 Creed? From other posts I see the tikka in 22-250 should stabilize the 88 ELD-Ms just fine?

And on the 88 ELD-Ms, is there a MAXIMUM velocity beyond which upset is too much?

 

[Formidilosus]

@Formidilosus just made the mistake of walking into the Europtic showroom which resulted in walking out with a 1:8 Tikka 22-250. Am I understanding correctly that you would recommend having it rechambered to 22 Creedmoor now, rather than shooting 1500-2000 rounds through the 22-250 barrel and then having it shortened from the breech end and rechambered to 22 Creed? From other posts I see the tikka in 22-250 should stabilize the 88 ELD-Ms just fine?

He 22-250 you have will stabilize the 88’s. However, yes I/we all get them rechambered to 22CM immediately. You get better MV without pushing it, brass is everywhere, factory ammo is now available, less/no case stretching, and in a pinch 22-250 ammo can be fired safely in it.

And on the 88 ELD-Ms, is there a MAXIMUM velocity beyond which upset is too much?

No. The 88’s issue is that sometimes (not often) it doesn’t upset enough for my preference.