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First time loading - Hornady 150 eld-x and N160? Tikka T3x
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<blockquote data-quote="VinceMule" data-source="post: 2643260" data-attributes="member: 122164"><p>I shoot the 150-154's with a hot load of R#25, WINCHESTER MAG PRIMER, 3200 fps, Standard deviation less than 9 fps IF, and only if you use the win mag primer, Federal brass is too soft in the case head for this load. I seat the bullets touching or just barely off the lands with all Hornady and Nosler bullets, and could not get the 150gNosler long-range accubond to the group.</p><p></p><p>N160 is a great powder, and the best accuracy is very close to what is the max load for the gun, and I would never start at a minimum load, start mid-range and work up till you find pressure, the best accuracy will be very close to peak pressure. I shoot one shot and one shot only, increasing powder charge .5g, till I find pressure. I stand the brass up with the case head facing up, examining the roundness of the primer, dept of the case head lettering, and any type of case head scuffing, and paying close attention to bolt lift. I back off 2.5g from what I determine is a max load, and start shooting 3 shot groups right up to what I determined what was max pressure. I normally will find a super accurate load within 30 shots.</p><p></p><p>I don't give a hoot about damage on the game, I worry more about putting them on the ground. Stay 6" away from the shoulders if you want minimal meat damage or shoot them in the neck. Neck shooters usually like a higher-powered scope than body shooters. Barnes TTSX usually have less meat damage, and the 140g ttsx jumping .050 off the lands will get you a home run with many powders.</p><p></p><p>I, brothers, and friends have shot a LOT of the 154g Hornady Sp on deer, hogs, and elk, they just work like a partition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VinceMule, post: 2643260, member: 122164"] I shoot the 150-154's with a hot load of R#25, WINCHESTER MAG PRIMER, 3200 fps, Standard deviation less than 9 fps IF, and only if you use the win mag primer, Federal brass is too soft in the case head for this load. I seat the bullets touching or just barely off the lands with all Hornady and Nosler bullets, and could not get the 150gNosler long-range accubond to the group. N160 is a great powder, and the best accuracy is very close to what is the max load for the gun, and I would never start at a minimum load, start mid-range and work up till you find pressure, the best accuracy will be very close to peak pressure. I shoot one shot and one shot only, increasing powder charge .5g, till I find pressure. I stand the brass up with the case head facing up, examining the roundness of the primer, dept of the case head lettering, and any type of case head scuffing, and paying close attention to bolt lift. I back off 2.5g from what I determine is a max load, and start shooting 3 shot groups right up to what I determined what was max pressure. I normally will find a super accurate load within 30 shots. I don't give a hoot about damage on the game, I worry more about putting them on the ground. Stay 6" away from the shoulders if you want minimal meat damage or shoot them in the neck. Neck shooters usually like a higher-powered scope than body shooters. Barnes TTSX usually have less meat damage, and the 140g ttsx jumping .050 off the lands will get you a home run with many powders. I, brothers, and friends have shot a LOT of the 154g Hornady Sp on deer, hogs, and elk, they just work like a partition. [/QUOTE]
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