Recent content by 6.5Swede

Thanks. If you'd like, I will share as much terminal performance as I can. I'm also very geeky when it comes to these things. By the way, I also grew up in Iowa and hunted deer with shotguns and slugs. I hated those things. Take care, Steve

Petey308, Thanks for sharing this information. It was very timely and helpful for me. I am in the process of bullet selection and load development for my big elk hunt this fall. You have answered so many of the questions that have been bouncing around in my head. Long ago I came to the same...

A set of Toric 10x42 binoculars would sure help me out this fall! :) Steve

Awesome shooting. Thanks for sharing! Steve

Here is a link to a paper published by the head ballistician for Hornady. http://www.hornady.com/assets/files/resources/ELD-X_ELD-Match_Technical_Details.pdf If you scroll down, you will find some tests and comparisons done in ballistic gelatin. I'm going to try some 162 gr. ELD-X's in my new...

I've been told the same thing from reliable sources, there is no direct correlation. Steve

FYI, a friend wanted me to help him work up a long range load for his new 300 Win Mag. He had 200 gr ELD-X bullets and IMR 7977. It worked very nicely with no problems. Good luck, Steve

BrettS, Was the 10 mph breeze a full value cross wind? Did it lay down before you shot the groups with the ATACR scope? I think I would leave that scope on the rifle if possible. Barring any significant wind shifts, I like the shape of the groups much better. There seems to be a problem...

Wedgy, Would you mind sharing some details on your pictures? Thanks, Steve

just country, Thanks for your help! Steve

This has been an interesting thread. I recently worked up a load for a friends new custom 300 Win Mag. He insisted on using 200 gr ELD-X bullets and the 8 lb. jug of IMR-7977 he had acquired. I was a little concerned about the narrow range of options, but was curious about what would happen...

Wedgy, I appreciate you taking the time to upload the pictures and share some good information. Thanks for your help! Steve

I actually had a veteran rifle builder tell me he had tapped and threaded 10x32's for customers who requested them. I asked him if drilling such large holes in a rifle receiver could be a problem. I know modern rifle actions are built with a lot of safety margin, but........ I have also...

HARPERC, Excellent points. My build is going to be a 284 in about a 9 lb. rifle. I intend to use the rifle for some long range target shooting and hunting, but want it to remain portable. Most say that is not enough recoil to be an issue. But, over the last 2 yrs I have noticed when I put...

Wildcater, Yes, I understand what you are saying. I was just wondering if someone might know roughly how much stronger the 8x40's would be over the 6x48's. Even a percentage would be helpful. But, your point is well taken. If the #6 screws aren't holding up, it don't matter. Maybe the...