That's not compressedYes. I’m not sure if 67 is completely compressed. I can still hear powder when shaking it.
I got nothing then...
other than you're blowing more unburned powder out of the barrel with 67 grains than with 66 grains
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That's not compressedYes. I’m not sure if 67 is completely compressed. I can still hear powder when shaking it.
At first I was like “at least I’m not old”, then I realized I kind of am. So this meme is literally about me
They're using 5-shot groups now instead of 3?? Progress!
Better yet, 10 shot groups, or two 5 shot groups on the same target to avoid over heating.They're using 5-shot groups now instead of 3?? Progress!
First 10 round group out of my 6.5 Tikka in its new Rokstok. I used this method with once fired Hornady brass. 140gr ELD’s loaded to factory length with 42.0gr h4350.
42.0g is the highest I think I’d go and still probably be Walmart safe.Looks like I have a good starting load once I rebuild the reloading bench.
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42.0g is the highest I think I’d go and still probably be Walmart safe.
I’m a 130tmk over 42.6gr of h4350. I’d say you’ve hit a great spot to load up and go hunting.First 10 round group out of my 6.5 Tikka in its new Rokstok. I used this method with once fired Hornady brass. 140gr ELD’s loaded to factory length with 42.0gr h4350.
I don't see anything concerning, especially with Hornady brass. IME it's softer and shows signs earlier than tougher brass. What action are you shooting that load in?Here’s the brass for reference. I didn’t notice anything of concern but let me know if you guys see it differently.View attachment 930699
TikkaI don't see anything concerning, especially with Hornady brass. IME it's softer and shows signs earlier than tougher brass. What action are you shooting that load in?
Yeah, I haven’t compared that load with my books yet. That may not be my starting point, but it’s around where I thought I would end up.
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I run both those bullets in my 243win, just a quick glance at my ballistic charts. MV for your loads is important to know.Both loads are functionally the same for my purposes, however out of curiosity. In a 243 Winchester that I am working on, the 95 grain nosler balistic tip shoots 1.67 MOA at 100 yards for 10 shots. The 103 ELDX shoots 1.9 MOA for 10 shots.
At what range will the higher BC bullet begin to win out? Assuming it is a dead calm zero wind day.
Both loads are functionally the same for my purposes, however out of curiosity. In a 243 Winchester that I am working on, the 95 grain nosler balistic tip shoots 1.67 MOA at 100 yards for 10 shots. The 103 ELDX shoots 1.9 MOA for 10 shots.
At what range will the higher BC bullet begin to win out? Assuming it is a dead calm zero wind day.
I guess the question really didn’t make much sense and I ended up answering my own question to a point. Our local range has paper target banks to 444 yards and steel to 585 yards. The Nosler holds a tighter 10 shot group at 444 than the ELDx. At 585 they both hit the 15” steel plate consistently. I would like to go back on a day when it is a bit windy and repeat the same shots. You are correct the nosler will have sufficient velocity at ranges beyond what must people, myself included should be shooting at game.Win out in which way? Primary benefit of BC IMO is wind deflection, second is velocity retention. But a 243 should drive a 95 fast enough to have sufficient velocity beyond where 99% of people should shoot at animals.