Nosler 21 30 Nosler Loads (200gr eldx)

[rondog643]

Hello,
I've begun load development with my new to me Noslser M21 in 30 Nolser. I'm curious to see what others have discovered.

So far I spent most of my efforts with the 200gr eldx's and H1000. I feel there's a magic recipe that should work with this combo. The goal is 3 shot groups approaching 0.5".

I've been able to achieve approx. 0.9" and have generally found groups have tighten with increase in powder (above book max). I did the berger seating depth latter test and it was relatively inconclusive leading me to believe this bullet may not be finicky.

Next step for me will be to test a few more with small charge increases because I haven't experienced any pressure signs yet.

Thanks for any info.

 

[rondog643]

For those who find this post… I gave up on the 200gr eldx, but I found success with H1000 with the 190gr ablr and 190gr LRX. The nosler reloading manual was a great place to start. All sub MOA.

 

[gerry35]

Curious as to what kinds of speed you are getting with the 30 Nosler. Seems like one of the best designed of the 300's available.

 

[rondog643]

Curious as to what kinds of speed you are getting with the 30 Nosler. Seems like one of the best designed of the 300's

 

[rondog643]

I agree on the design. I haven’t done a great deal of velocity testing yet, I’ve mostly been testing bullets and seating depth’s while using the recommended charges and powders from the nosler manual. The last load I tested with the 200gr eldx was at about 2950 fps with a 24”barrel and a medium-ish charge.

 

[gerry35]

Those speeds are a good place to end up with a 300 and 200 gr bullets. The 190's you mention will be awesome too. Good luck going forward.