I had trouble getting decent groups with the 162 Eld x using either 2217 or 2225 despite them both being popular. Ended up running ladder test using 2213sc. Current sweet spots for my tikka:
69 grains 2213sc
162 eldx
Norma Brass
MV = 2990
70.5 grain 2213sc
154 sst
Norma brass
Yet to test for MV but accuracy is wicked.
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