About falcon6555

Basic Information


Age
49
About falcon6555
Biography:
Hunting reds in the Ruahines with my Lab X Gsp and 7RM
Location:
Palmerston North
Interests:
Duck n Deer
Occupation:
Technician

Statistics


Total Posts
Total Posts
131
Posts Per Day
0.04
General Information
Last Activity
23-04-2024 10:33 PM
Join Date
13-07-2014
Referrals
0

16 Likes

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
  1. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by grandpamac On thread : Starting point for 7mm 175eldx in rem mag
    Greetings falcon6555, Might pay to check your barrel twist first. Hornady recomends a 1 in 8.5 inch minimum twist for this projectile. Most 7mm Rem Mags are slower than that. The projectile may...
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 08:06 PM
  2. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by Rated M for Magnum On thread : Starting point for 7mm 175eldx in rem mag
    I played around with these in my A7 rem mag, 2217 with federal brass and cci 250 primers. Ended up with a load at 69.5 grains of 2217 at 2950 fps. I used Hogdon data for H1000 and worked up...
    Liked On: 24-02-2022, 08:05 PM
  3. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by AMac On thread : Starting point for 7mm 175eldx in rem mag
    Out of a 7mm mag T3 suppressed 22" barrel - 175 ELDX Norma Brass and 2217 my notes show: 64.0 gr - 2,599 starting load 65.0 - 2,688 66.0 - 2,693 67.0 - 2,766 68.0 - 2,777 68.5 - 2,812 69.0 -...
    Liked On: 24-12-2021, 03:51 PM
  4. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by chainsaw On thread : Starting point for 7mm 175eldx in rem mag
    Have not used the 175 ELDXs but from experience with other pills I’d be thinking start mid 60s like 65 or 66 gn and work up carefully looking for pressure signs. This is pretty much in line with what...
    Liked On: 24-12-2021, 03:51 PM
  5. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by keengunNic On thread : Starting point for 7mm 175eldx in rem mag
    61gr starting, 64.5gr max according to hodgdonreloading.com. max will have you somewhere around the 2700fps mark
    Liked On: 23-12-2021, 08:11 AM
  6. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by Mooseman On thread : COAL of Hornady eldx ammo
    Not sure of factory OAL but I load the 162 gr eldx in my mod 695 Tikka which has a T 3 barrel on it at 86 mm they shoot pretty good.
    Liked On: 25-07-2021, 09:25 PM
  7. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by Marty Henry On thread : COAL of Hornady eldx ammo
    Buy some more and don't let the gubbenment find out you are using coal. (-:
    Liked On: 24-07-2021, 10:02 PM
  8. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by Rangidan On thread : Minox ZV3 and za scopes
    hi there . I got a zv 3 4.5 x 14 x44 for the kids 260 thinking I was getting a good deal . It was worthless in every way . would stay away from there low end stuff.
    Liked On: 25-09-2020, 10:19 PM
  9. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by Dermastor On thread : 7mm Rem Mag sizing problems
    If you want to send me a fired and resized case I can measure the shoulder bump and base for you. This thread was a problem I was able to overcome with help form guys here with my 7mm Mag....
    Liked On: 02-04-2018, 12:03 AM
  10. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by Biggun708 On thread : Unusual Issue
    I had the same problem for a while.. Now I just go.. Found some awesome country and love going bush on my own.. Just remember, tell people where you're going and when you'll be back, and stick to...
    Liked On: 12-12-2017, 08:29 PM
  11. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by Benj On thread : 7mm eld-X questions
    So far very promising. Shooting 0.25 inch groups at 100yds at 2900fps.
    Liked On: 20-09-2017, 10:03 PM
  12. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by Munsterlander On thread : Forbes 280AI Load Development
    Hi All, Just an add/ressurection of this post by Feebz. Finally got some 168gr LRAB's down range. 58.7gr 2213sc and gave 2750fps for sub moa.(note 1gn over book max).This on 22" barrel, 1:9.5...
    Liked On: 09-09-2017, 01:31 PM
  13. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by 7mm Rem Mag On thread : My first fellow deer hunt
    Actually it's funny you should say that, I thought I had great bullet placement until I saw where the other guys had shot theirs. One shot his deer through the back of the neck just behind the head...
    Liked On: 31-08-2017, 09:21 PM
  14. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by Dorkus On thread : Harley's First Hunt
    isn't she pretty...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170529/94abf192764f2467bd65234d1d7fa325.jpg Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 09-07-2017, 10:02 PM
  15. falcon6555
    falcon6555 liked post by stug On thread : 2 STAGS IN ONE WEEK
    I don't think you actually read my advice. Uphill, downhill across a gully, doesn't make a difference. With the attitude you have of "lead in the air" you are going to leave a trail of wounded...
    Liked On: 02-06-2017, 08:46 PM
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

27-12-2021


03-09-2015


02-09-2015


04-09-2014


No results to display...
Welcome to NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums! We see you're new here, or arn't logged in. Create an account, and Login for full access including our FREE BUY and SELL section Register NOW!!