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Berged VLD to ELD Match 7MM

So i finally got into some eld-x 30cal 178gn bullets, i cant find any load data. I contacted Hornady and they have no load data for the 178gn, they only have load data for the 200gn bullets. I contacted Hodgdon because I will be using Varget powder, and they told me they have no load data, and to contact Hornady. So im kinda at loss, and dont know which direction to go. Should i start a powder around a 178gn A-MAX and work up from there?

Your Leupold will work just fine, i run a Vortex Diamondback 4-12-40, i can stretch to 600 yards. I will be switching to a Strike Eagle eventually.

I dont have any AMAX to compare them to sorry, and 208gr is way to heavy for my barrel. Maybe someone could cross reference an amax with the pic I provided

Thanks for posting this! It appears the bearing surface is quite a bit longer on the ELDs. Can you confirm? Yeah like 308nut stated, the bearing surface is much longer, the base to ogive length is different, and the ogive profile is different when compared to a 175 SMK or TMK. I was on 43gr Varget and was drilling my plate at 600 yard plate right out of the box. I'll try and post another side by side comparison when my 7mm ELD Match bullets show up later this week.

Here is a little side by side comparison for fun

Ugh i agree, i just spend all day prepping 120 7mm cases, by the time I got 20 rounds loaded i was exhausted lol

If you own a 3006 it gives excellent velocity with 150/165 grain bullets. At 54 gr. 150 gr. Nosler Accubond, Fed. 210M, Rem. case my sons rifle gets 2975 to 2983 fps. The starting load is 51.5 and 57.5 is a max load=3040 fps Sounds like you have some lying in a box next to your Federal 210M primers.

They are available if you know when and where to look. I'll be working on the ELD match bullets on my 7mm next. But the 30 cal is going in a DPMS AR-10, I've been really happy with 168 SMK. Just wanted to give these a shot and see how they come out. I will tell you the bullet OAL of the eld is alot longer than the bullet OAL of a SMK, i would be willing to bet it will get into a compression load alot quicker than others. I dont have a side by side comparison, but ill get a pic over the weekend, and i would say they are an 1/8" longer.

Ok ill bite, what's so magical about Ramshot Big Game Powder

Looks like its coming along nicely lance, i would say keep it light, go with the Vortex PST, or the new Vortex LD-HL only 17 oz

ok im in, best of luck to everyone

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So today was the day Hornady relased their info on their long range bullets, that they have been designing for 4 or so years. They have some interesting concepts, that i myself have questioned about polymer tipped bullets. Sounds like they are releasing a match grade bullet, match grade hunting bullet, and a match box ammo. They are claiming some high B.C. numbers. Any initial thought? http://www.hornady.com/new-products

Reduced again, still available

Ok I've decided to thin the heard a little but, i love all these guns, but some just dont get used anymore Let me know if my prices are off, i cant find a reference for some of them. Thompson Center Black Power 209X50 Stainless Fluted 26" barrel with the FRAME, with Nikon Omega BDC scope 3X9 included in the sale of this rifle includes black powder and bullets $725 Matching barrel to the Pro Hunter, sold separately 204 Ruger Stainless Fluted 28" barrel with scope rings, w/ 2 boxes of ammo $200 Marlin 17HMR Model 917VS, Stainless Steel Fluted Heavy Bull Barrel, Laminate stock include Bushnell 3.5x10 scope w/ 70 rounds of ammo. $380 Spot Hogg Real Deal, 5 pin .029 wrapped RH with the Sight light, like new $110 will consider trades

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Lance You inbox is full

If i was going to buy another one, id get rid of my HS Precision and my one that is carbon fiber.

Lance i want to come to your house and have you show me your ways to anneal my 7RM brass. Ill bring whatever drinks you want and a bottle of MAP.... Pretty please..

Is the box that the tree sits in really the size of a fridge lol. No wonder you want to get rid of it.

So i'm still very new to reloading. I've had some very good success on reloading my AR-15 & AR-10, in .223 and .308. I'm ready to start reloading my 7mm Sendero, and i've seem to have hit a wall like everyone else. I'm been using Varget and BLC-2 and now i need to switch to a magnum powder and its seems to be like finding a unicorn. After a ton of research on here and other websites, it seems to be the mostly popular powders are RL-22, H1000 & Retumbo. Any opinions on which if those would be best, or should i just start with whichever powder i can get my hands on? Second question, i have the regular dies for my other guns for reloading, I dont know if i should invest in higher end dies for my 7mm. I've heard great reviews about the Redding Competition Dies set but for $230 is it really worth is? Should i consider buying only the Redding Competition seating dies for $100. I guess my question is, is it really worth spending the extra money for the competition grade stuff? Do i really need to spend the extra money for the Competition Neck Sizer? There is a die set on Midway that has peaked my interest but im not sure? I do like the options for the adjustable mircometers on the comp dies, but i just really never had a need for it on my other reloading dies. Thank you in advance. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/648131/redding-premium-series-2-die-set-7mm-remington-magnum http://www.midwayusa.com/product/153297/redding-master-hunter-2-die-set-7mm-remington-magnum

Yeah that's kinda the direction I'm going to head, i do like that Redding has the Master Hunter die set, you get the competition seating die, and the full length sizing die. I think thats the route im going to end up going.

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Is this a pre lock 686?