D_Rob99
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You are correct. Should have said m. I bought 143 eld x to load with
How Many Times Can I Expect To Reload Factory Brass
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Stammster
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I'm sure you mean 147 gr ELD-M.
D_Rob99
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Thanks for thr help. Much appreciated
Stammster
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No problem. I had to look it up to make sure Hornady didn't just introduce a 157 ELD-X in 6.5, because that would be awesome for a PRC.
Good luck reloading. Attention to detail is important. Take and keep good notes. Double check everything.
Bump shoulder 0.002" and you'll stay away from case head separation. Don't push your brass too hard and you'll save the primer pockets. Annealing might make for more accurate brass, but also addresses split necks after 5-6 firings.
H4350 is your ticket at < 2650 fps max with that 20" bbl.
Good luck reloading. Attention to detail is important. Take and keep good notes. Double check everything.
Bump shoulder 0.002" and you'll stay away from case head separation. Don't push your brass too hard and you'll save the primer pockets. Annealing might make for more accurate brass, but also addresses split necks after 5-6 firings.
H4350 is your ticket at < 2650 fps max with that 20" bbl.
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D_Rob99
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Been picking things up as they come available. The hard part will be new powder and projectiles when I run out.
You tube.. ".Butterbean Annealing" about 28.00 or less! Your H4350 is the ticket 41.5 grs with those 143s and you'll shoot 1/4" in no time. AS ALWAYS LOAD WITH CAUTION
Hornady has the new 153 gr. A-Tip ..expensive....but deadly ....definitely a paper and steel load though....this one isn't a hunting round unless you enjoy LRT ( long range tracking) as much as you do LRH! Or head shots only.....just me!
D_Rob99
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I'm good on the tracking. Shot a doe at 100 yds with eld m right behind the shoulder this year. No blood. Hit her just right to where some of the insides blew out the exit hole. Thank goodness she was only 30 yds away in the pines. Utter internal devastation found upon cleaning. Head shot might have worked better in this instance. Don't have it in me to try yet. Not enough trigger time.
Starlite
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Think there was a video by 6.5guys where they tested reloading without annealing. Had good results. You should expect the primer pockets to be the weakest link. Good luck and stay safe
Who knows. I have ruined 6.5 Sucksmore first load with new brass. Also have some with 12 shots on it never trimmed just cleaned loaded and shot.
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Mike Matteson
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You will cut the neck cracking by annealing. I loose my primer pocket long before my necks split. To each there own.
