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Disappointed with the Berger 156 grain EOL
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Well…..Closing in on 300 posts for this thread, It's been interesting reading, and it's quite obvious that hunting styles and preferences are all over the map. iMO, for the hunter that shoots a high velocity(+2950FPS) 6.5 for 100-1000+ yard hunting, the 156 EOL, has been out for sufficient time to not only recognize my own personal experience, but also observe numerous detailed reports from some very credible hunters. IMO, 156 EOL is a viable choice. It will surely kill differently at 100 yards then it does at 1000+ yards, but that will frequently be the case with most bullets given this criteria…. Requiring the hunter to make adjustments for the shot. IMO.
I'm now wondering how the 156 is going to perform in my rifle that I recently built and is throated specifically for these bullets. And these are just fireforming loads, not full power fire breathing ones.
WildRose
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You've got me curious, what is the .264WMI?
Is it possible to rent your reamer? It would be chambered by a real certified reputable gunsmith and not a "good friend" if you know what I mean. Mike this looks awesome!!
WildRose
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Thought so, just didn't want to assume. How many grains powder capacity are you picking up over the WM?
Bruce Treloar
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Have heard everything is twice as big in Texas, now I'm starting to believe it. Might have to adjust the projectile depth regularly to allow for throat/lands burn. Keep us posted.
It won't be a high volume shooter. Currently has less than 50 rounds in it and that's all fireforming with slightly reduced loads and 2 minutes between shots.
But worst case I have .065" of mag length available to grow if needed.
dennisinaz
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Have you shot anything at 800 900,1000 yards with this bullet? I have seen it first hand. They do NOT expand. Maybe if you manipulate the tips but stick bullets do not. There are far better choices for shooting deer at 900 yards, far better. Amazing how many folks are hung up on the high BC.
A 6.5 magnum will push the magic window further but still won't match the proven 140s, 143 and 147
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I've shot deer and antelope out to 800 yards with the 156's noting similar performance to the Berger 140HVLD's and my favorite, but discontinued, JLK 142 VLD's. All run in the 3000FPS range. Using the method described by BrentM(?), I will clear the 156 tips by hand spinning a drill bit that is the same size as the existing opening to clear a more defined hole.
7+ grains with 264WM PPU brass. Probably more with fireformed 7mm mag brass.
Fireformed 1x PPU brass is averaging 87.5 grains. New 264 PPU is 80.1. New ADG 7mm mag is 81.8 and Peterson is 82.4.
General RE LEE
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I think a good analogy here would be practicing exclusively with a 3 iron and rarely ever concerning oneself with the putter or wedges.
