I have a Tika T3 Super Varmint. Go to load is 70.5gr 2217 with 162gr AMAX. Have yet to try 162 ELD-X still have plenty of AMAXs. Anyway, dont write off 2217 just yet, a few people on here have had good results with it. Agree that 2225 would be a good option, if a little slow for a 24" barrel.
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