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Thread: 6.5mm 143gr ELD-X first load development

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    Quote Originally Posted by zimmer View Post
    If you have already experienced sticky bolt ( 1 @ 46.5) and then upwards why even go back there? ADI is a very temp stable but there is still a possibilty in hot weather of pressure issues when you are knocking on the door of max.
    I agree. I will drop off the 47.2 load.

    Quote Originally Posted by zimmer View Post
    With your long throat you may as well load to the theoretical optimum depth - bottom of the bearing section b4 boat tail transition lining up with bottom of neck and try that.
    Also agree - I'll document the current OAL and once I've been through those loads, I'll play with the seating depth.
    Thanks for the insight guys, still new to this so good to soak up all the knowledge I can.

 

 

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