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Not the first time... 7mm Rem Mag - issues with ELD-X 175gr.
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<blockquote data-quote="Huggy" data-source="post: 1692539" data-attributes="member: 101145"><p>I have had a similar situation, but not.</p><p>I tried to shoot several rifles with SMK bullets in 180 grain weights and for my </p><p>.30-06 I always had stellar accuracy and performance downrange. </p><p>Thinking I'd mix it up a bit I tried some Hornady projos (no idea why...I had excellent results prior) and, GOOD LORDY!!</p><p>Talk about lousy "patterns!!"</p><p>PATTERNS and NOT Groups. </p><p>Seems I would be lucky to hit the side of a barn. </p><p>From the INSIDE!</p><p>No amount of experimenting with other powders, primers, placed off the lands, etc., but that dog wouldn't hunt.</p><p>Went back to the SMK projos and my rifle returned to shooting like a house afire.</p><p>We are talking 5-Shot, 3/8" groups at 100 yards easy from a Winchester Model 70 with a modest weight barrel. A good hunting and not a bench gun whatsoever. </p><p>I read that there are relationships in firearms that plain defy explanation and this is one. </p><p>However....</p><p>I tried the same experiment with both brands using my Remington 700 in .308 with a 168 grain pellet and experienced the SAME phenomenon. </p><p>WHAT THE SAME HILL?!?</p><p>I have NO problems with Hornady products whatsoever and used their pistol projos to great success when competing in IPSC, etc., taking home a few trophies in my (ancient) category. </p><p>I learned that the claim that each gun can be a finicky Mistress with a mind of her own sometimes is true. Maybe not for everyone but that's MY story and I'm sticking to it.</p><p>That said, YMMV. </p><p>In closing, you have a tiger by the tail and I wouldn't give up. </p><p>The journey is half the fun and you may learn your rifle needs just a change in twist and you could end up closer the that elusive One-Hole-Group we all seek.</p><p>Good Luck and.....</p><p>Overnout</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Huggy, post: 1692539, member: 101145"] I have had a similar situation, but not. I tried to shoot several rifles with SMK bullets in 180 grain weights and for my .30-06 I always had stellar accuracy and performance downrange. Thinking I'd mix it up a bit I tried some Hornady projos (no idea why...I had excellent results prior) and, GOOD LORDY!! Talk about lousy "patterns!!" PATTERNS and NOT Groups. Seems I would be lucky to hit the side of a barn. From the INSIDE! No amount of experimenting with other powders, primers, placed off the lands, etc., but that dog wouldn't hunt. Went back to the SMK projos and my rifle returned to shooting like a house afire. We are talking 5-Shot, 3/8" groups at 100 yards easy from a Winchester Model 70 with a modest weight barrel. A good hunting and not a bench gun whatsoever. I read that there are relationships in firearms that plain defy explanation and this is one. However.... I tried the same experiment with both brands using my Remington 700 in .308 with a 168 grain pellet and experienced the SAME phenomenon. WHAT THE SAME HILL?!? I have NO problems with Hornady products whatsoever and used their pistol projos to great success when competing in IPSC, etc., taking home a few trophies in my (ancient) category. I learned that the claim that each gun can be a finicky Mistress with a mind of her own sometimes is true. Maybe not for everyone but that's MY story and I'm sticking to it. That said, YMMV. In closing, you have a tiger by the tail and I wouldn't give up. The journey is half the fun and you may learn your rifle needs just a change in twist and you could end up closer the that elusive One-Hole-Group we all seek. Good Luck and..... Overnout [/QUOTE]
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