Thread: 308 ELD-X 178gr experiment - bullet or powder manufacturer?

Originally Posted by Flyblown

@ChrisF as per @ZQLewis in post #9 above, the AMax is not similar to, or a straight replacement for the ELD-X due to proven pressure problems at higher loads due to different bullet construction. AMax is similar to the ELD-M. It is written up by Hornady in a paper they published which I can’t find now. Very important not to switch bullets of a similar weight without working back up. N Foster reached this conclusion too and wrote it up in his book.

@Flyblown - any experience with this difference in the 6.5? From our previous discussion you've primarily used the ELD-X in 6.5mm. Have you compared them to ELD-M more recently?

I'm about to get my hands on some Re16 to try in the Creedmoor and I'm debating where to focus my efforts?