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Seating Depth Range for ELD-X
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<blockquote data-quote="brant89" data-source="post: 1271146" data-attributes="member: 49553"><p>I was struggling to get good groups with my new Savage build with the 200gr ELD-X when I came across this thread. So I ran the Berger OAL test. Results below at 100yds off a bipod and rear bag. </p><p></p><p>Norma brass</p><p>Hornady 200gr ELD-X</p><p>CCI 250 Magnum Large Rifle primers</p><p>76.5gr Hodgdon H1000</p><p></p><p>2.840 (.075 from lands) - 1.405"</p><p>2.800 (.115 from lands) - 0.421"</p><p>2.760 (.155 from lands) - 1.064"</p><p>2.720 (.195 from lands) - 0.859"</p><p>2.680 (.235 from lands) - 1.075"</p><p></p><p>Rifle specs:</p><p>Savage 116 action, trued by Pierce Engineering</p><p>Bolt fluted by Pierce Engineering</p><p>PTG magnum bolt head</p><p>Criterion 26" LV contour, 300WM Match chamber</p><p>Holland Radial Baffle QD brake, installed by Pierce Engineering</p><p>NSS Precision Ground Recoil Lug</p><p>NSS Precision Barrel Nut</p><p>SSS Tactical Bolt Handle</p><p>HS Precision M24 stock, tan w/ black web</p><p>Karsten cheek rest</p><p>Badger Ordnance scope base</p><p>Vortex Precision Matched rings</p><p>Vortex Viper HS-LR 4-16X50 FFP</p><p></p><p>Hopefully this helps anyone else is playing with these in 300WM.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brant89, post: 1271146, member: 49553"] I was struggling to get good groups with my new Savage build with the 200gr ELD-X when I came across this thread. So I ran the Berger OAL test. Results below at 100yds off a bipod and rear bag. Norma brass Hornady 200gr ELD-X CCI 250 Magnum Large Rifle primers 76.5gr Hodgdon H1000 2.840 (.075 from lands) - 1.405" 2.800 (.115 from lands) - 0.421" 2.760 (.155 from lands) - 1.064" 2.720 (.195 from lands) - 0.859" 2.680 (.235 from lands) - 1.075" Rifle specs: Savage 116 action, trued by Pierce Engineering Bolt fluted by Pierce Engineering PTG magnum bolt head Criterion 26" LV contour, 300WM Match chamber Holland Radial Baffle QD brake, installed by Pierce Engineering NSS Precision Ground Recoil Lug NSS Precision Barrel Nut SSS Tactical Bolt Handle HS Precision M24 stock, tan w/ black web Karsten cheek rest Badger Ordnance scope base Vortex Precision Matched rings Vortex Viper HS-LR 4-16X50 FFP Hopefully this helps anyone else is playing with these in 300WM. [/QUOTE]
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