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started to work up loads for the sako before i realized that the 140gr amax is no longer made still have a few left but have got some new 143gr eldx on order. seated at 2.900 ( thanks @gimp ) getting 1/2 moa groups and some even better. will be putting a little more powder in for a little more speed yet. Attachment 45174Attachment 45175
Perfect. this is the if im after. What length of barrel and what speed are you getting?
In my 6.5 140 Berger Hunting and AMax shoot to the same point of impact with the same load, and the BC's are reasonable close. So bergers' might be an alternative when your Amax's run out if the eldx are in the country.
20inch barrel and apox 2720fps
Sounds good. That new eldx projectile at 2700 will be a winner.
Hi Dale what powder are you using?
2209?
Shit my .260AI won't even take 45.5grns of 2209
I'm using 46.1gr in my straight .260. Long loaded rounds & a looser factory chamber may drop pressures somewhat... what OAL are you & how far off the lands? 2.293 or something in my .260, .1mm jump
Seems slow if its 2209 at 45.5grs in a 260, im getting 2790 using 44.8grs 2209 pushing a 139 scenar and 2750 same load pushing a 140 vld, 20" barrel model 7
Edit: VLDs @ 2.900 COL, scenars @ 2.840
2.300 measured with OAL Gauge 20 thou off the lands. Chambered in Hardy carbon barrel.
Doesnt sound right?Quote:
Originally Posted by 25/08IMP
I can get 48 in mine slightly compressed with a 140 Amax.
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45.5 of 2209 had tight bolt lift
different chamber/bore characteristics I guess
yeah 45.5 of 2209 and still room in there no hard lift seated at 2.900
the new 143 eldx should be here mid next month and they look to be the next big thing
I'm looking forward to trying the 143s once I get through the several hundred, maybe 1000? I forget. 140 amax. that I have.
Oh! Got ya. I thought you literally couldn't fit it in.Quote:
Originally Posted by 25/08IMP
I tried 48 but groups opened up.
I run 47 now.
You might have a tighter chamber or barrel than mine.
I do coat my bullets so it allows me at least another grain over clean bullets.
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Yea plenty of room just hit high pressure
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Do you want to sell some gimp? 1-200?Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
Could do, pm me, I'll check how many I have
Doesn't make sence why they'd get rid of one of the most popular projectiles ever. The old manufacturing dies might have been looking a bit long in the tooth. Rather than replace they might have chosen to revitalize things by trying something new.
It maybe time to get these scales calibrated or thrown out. 130 Sirroco at 44 of 2209 tonight and she's as hot a Hamilton virgin.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
