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CX grouping better as well or just ELDM/X?To note: 100 rounds with zero cleaning, the groups and velocity have stabilized, and no pressure issues. Magic.
CX grouping better as well or just ELDM/X?To note: 100 rounds with zero cleaning, the groups and velocity have stabilized, and no pressure issues. Magic.
CX grouping better as well or just ELDM/X?
If you were to hunt with this rifle, which bullet would you choose? And why?Haha. No. About 4 foot group at 760 yards.
CX is terrible.
Of note, is that Hornady ELD-X and ELD-M has the same zero in this rifle, and the difference in MV and BC cancels out elevation differences at least to 1,100y where there is a .2 mil difference.
If you were to hunt with this rifle, which bullet would you choose? And why?
Awesome. Good to know as well. Appreciate it!Either, wouldn’t matter. They are nearly indistinguishable in tissue, and there is only 1 mph difference in wind bracket (8 versus 9).
So whichever I had 1,000 rounds of.
Is it CX bullets in general? .284 CX's, or is the .308 or other sizes better or worse? Or could it be inconsistent loads from Hornady? I ask because I keep seeing several online reports from folks, and it seems the CX in the 7 PRC is having the same issues, not just the lower velocity numbers, I didnt know if it was all related or just bad luck but I havent read the same when people use the Federal loads. Thanks in advance and I love these reviews ya do!Haha. No. About 4 foot group at 760 yards.
CX is terrible.
Of note, is that Hornady ELD-X and ELD-M has the same zero in this rifle, and the difference in MV and BC cancels out elevation differences at least to 1,100y where there is a .2 mil difference.
Is it CX bullets in general? .284 CX's, or is the .308 or other sizes better or worse? Or could it be inconsistent loads from Hornady? I ask because I keep seeing several online reports from folks, and it seems the CX in the 7 PRC is having the same issues, not just the lower velocity numbers, I didnt know if it was all related or just bad luck but I havent read the same when people use the Federal loads. Thanks in advance and I love these reviews ya do!
Updated to post #2.
151 rounds on the rifle. No cleaning or barrel “break-in”, ten round group today with the barrel sizzling water-
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The ejection is a bit weak/off a bit, and if the bolt isn’t run quickly the brass can get knocked back into the action by the rear scope ring.
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In my 7 PRC, Bighorn TL3 action with a Proof 22” carbon prefit, the factory CX loadings are right around .5 MOA in a 3 shot group, and 3” or less at 500 yards.Is it CX bullets in general? .284 CX's, or is the .308 or other sizes better or worse? Or could it be inconsistent loads from Hornady? I ask because I keep seeing several online reports from folks, and it seems the CX in the 7 PRC is having the same issues, not just the lower velocity numbers, I didnt know if it was all related or just bad luck but I havent read the same when people use the Federal loads. Thanks in advance and I love these reviews ya do!
Form - how would rate this accuracy relative to other factory options? Or just a generalizations of your views in x-bolt accuracy so far?
I'm no expert, nor do I play one on TV but that group is impressive with that hot of a barrel!
I know most all know it here, but at 57 Im still learning, but Im learning bolt guns can be just as finicky as shotgun slug guns and AR's lol I was asking about the CX mainly for my 7 mag, 308 and potentially something else. I have twice as many AR's as I do bolt guns, in several calibers lol so Im just planning ahead. Didnt mean to thread jack. Sorry.In my 7 PRC, Bighorn TL3 action with a Proof 22” carbon prefit, the factory CX loadings are right around .5 MOA in a 3 shot group, and 3” or less at 500 yards.
I know most all know it here, but at 57 Im still learning, but Im learning bolt guns can be just as finicky as shotgun slug guns and AR's lol I was asking about the CX mainly for my 7 mag, 308 and potentially something else. I have twice as many AR's as I do bolt guns, in several calibers lol so Im just planning ahead. Didnt mean to thread jack. Sorry.
I could be wrong but I think the barrel is 20” - which makes for a decent gun with an 8 inch suppressor onJust a heads up if any one is intrigued by this review... Blowout pricing on the the X-Bolt Pro McMillan (Surpressor Ready/22" Barrel) model below in 7prc...
$1,500 out the door. The 6.5 PRC was marked at this price but appears to have been marked back up to around $2200 in the past hour or so.
I realize it isn’t the x-bolt 2 that Form is reviewing but differences are minimal assuming you’d change the trigger spring here..
Just a heads up if any one is intrigued by this review... Blowout pricing on the the X-Bolt Pro McMillan (Surpressor Ready/22" Barrel) model below in 7prc...
$1,500 out the door. The 6.5 PRC was marked at this price but appears to have been marked back up to around $2200 in the past hour or so.
I realize it isn’t the x-bolt 2 that Form is reviewing but differences are minimal assuming you’d change the trigger spring here..