Thread: 200 gn eld-x 300 win mag AR2225 starting loads

Originally Posted by Plinky

Hi, anyone loaded these up with 2225? I’m having difficulty finding a starting load. ADI handbook not very helpful either as comparisons in their tables aren’t much better than a guess. I’d like to get them going around 2850 depending on accuracy of course. Thanks

How long is barrel? Have you considered 2217? With mine I get the 215 berger at 2880fps so 2850 shouldn't be too much of an issue.

84grn 2225 gets me 3050 fps with them.
84grn 2225 gets me 3030 with 210vld and 212eldx.
24 inch tube.
Very accurate loads

Originally Posted by Pongo12

84grn 2225 gets me 3050 fps with them.
84grn 2225 gets me 3030 with 210vld and 212eldx.
24 inch tube.
Very accurate loads

Thanks, that’s just what I’m after, I’ll start a couple of grains lower and see what I get. Nice day for loading ammo!

Originally Posted by Rwt

How long is barrel? Have you considered 2217? With mine I get the 215 berger at 2880fps so 2850 shouldn't be too much of an issue.

26bbl, 2217 was my first choice but allowed the guy in the shop to persuade me to try 2225. Was just a bit stuck on starting load, don’t want to muck around with too many light loads getting the right numbers. @Pongo12 has solved my problem I think. Thanks for taking the time to respond.