should also add that my rifle likes the 77smk, but not as much as the 69’s. I ran into pressure way before book max. Had pierced primers at 21.5 gr of AR Comp. Accuracy was ok, but not as good as the 69’s
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Try varget or xbr with those 77should also add that my rifle likes the 77smk, but not as much as the 69’s. I ran into pressure way before book max. Had pierced primers at 21.5 gr of AR Comp. Accuracy was ok, but not as good as the 69’s
I run a 26 inch Krieger and get 2800 FPS with a mild load behind the 75 ELD.What velocities are you guys getting with a 24" barrel shooting 75/77s? Going to buy a Tikka Varmint and want to run the more widely available bullets like the Hornady 75 bthp/eldms and Sierra 77s.
I don't think anything has changed magazine wise but I ran the 75 Amax in a T3 Sporter which is the sister rifle to the Varmint, just a different stock.Is it possible/easy to run the 80s or 88 ELDMs with a Tikka Varmint in a Bravo? Would this be using a factory Tikka mag or something like AICS?
This is above book value but I run roughly 2875 FPS with 23.5 XBR, 75 ELDm on a SAC 223 22.5" barrel. 1/2 or better at 100 and gets me to 1000yards supersonic. Can't complain.What velocities are you guys getting with a 24" barrel shooting 75/77s? Going to buy a Tikka Varmint and want to run the more widely available bullets like the Hornady 75 bthp/eldms and Sierra 77s.
I run the 75gr EDLM in my Tikka Varmint over H4895 in Nammo brass. I get 3005-3025 fps suppressed. I have some of the 80 gr ELDM, but I haven' tried them. I am using the MDT AICS magazines and loading them 2.49" COAL. It shots everything good so far, 53gr V-Max, 65gr SGK, 69gr SMK, 77gr SMK. The coyote below took a 65gr SGK in the chest at 250 yards.What velocities are you guys getting with a 24" barrel shooting 75/77s? Going to buy a Tikka Varmint and want to run the more widely available bullets like the Hornady 75 bthp/eldms and Sierra 77s.
I didnt even realize the 75gr eld's claimed BC is a touch higher than that of the 80gr SMK. I guess would only make sense to shoot the 80 if it shot better accuracy wise.I run the 75gr EDLM in my Tikka Varmint over H4895 in Nammo brass. I get 3005-3025 fps suppressed. I have some of the 80 gr ELDM, but I haven' tried them. I am using the MDT AICS magazines and loading them 2.49" COAL. It shots everything good so far, 53gr V-Max, 65gr SGK, 69gr SMK, 77gr SMK. The coyote below took a 65gr SGK in the chest at 250 yards.View attachment 7664152
Yup. The 75 Eld-m is a great bullet for your typical 1:8 twist 223 bolt gun. In my experience it’s a bit easier to tune than the 80 eldm. The 80 SMK is spooky accurate but doesn’t have as good ballistics.I did even real
I didnt even realize the 75gr eld's claimed BC is a touch higher than that of the 80gr SMK. I guess would only make sense to shoot the 80 if it shot better accuracy wise.
My experience has been that Sierras do seem more consistent in weight, havent checked anything else though. Hornady has nicer meplats but not sure how much that matters.Sierra bullets vs Hornady bullets.
I will take Sierra in any caliber everyday of the week.
Yes I still have Hornady bullets and some store bought Hornady ammo as well.
BC numbers are just a reference and don't reflect true accuracy worth a shit in my guns.
Guns with short magazine length will see this a lot in my estimation.
IMHO
I have decided to ignor:My experience has been that Sierras do seem more consistent in weight, havent checked anything else though. Hornady has nicer meplats but not sure how much that matters.
I too have struggled to get ELDs to shoot in my Howa .308. In my case magazine length may be at fault also but I sure tried pretty much everything I could, granted I have heard of Howa barrels being picky in some cases. Best groups Ive shot with that gun were 168 FGMM and some handloads with 175gr Nosler Custom Competitions. I know I should move to Bergers but the price is brutal. I may end up going that way though.I have decided to ignor:
Looks
Published BC
Company propaganda
In general I have a couple of loads with Hornady bullets that I like.
The rest of my load attempts with Hornady bullets have not went well. Chambers and or magazine length restrictions may be at fault.
Lately I have had better results with a couple of other brands. They have went togeather in 3 steps, gross ocw 3gr, fine ocw 1gr and then seating adjustments.
The fine folks at Berger Bullets took the time to explane the bullet choices for my "problem childs" and life restarted for those guns.
If you have a gun that doesn't like eldm / eldx don't be like me.
Stop trying to force feed it.
I have decided to ignor:
Looks
Published BC
Company propaganda
In general I have a couple of loads with Hornady bullets that I like.
The rest of my load attempts with Hornady bullets have not went well. Chambers and or magazine length restrictions may be at fault.
Lately I have had better results with a couple of other brands. They have went togeather in 3 steps, gross ocw 3gr, fine ocw 1gr and then seating adjustments.
The fine folks at Berger Bullets took the time to explane the bullet choices for my "problem childs" and life restarted for those guns.
If you have a gun that doesn't like eldm / eldx don't be like me.
Stop trying to force feed it.
Using 23.1 grains of 8208, I've used the same charge between the Nosler CC, SMK, and the 75 BTHP. Out of an AR, I didn't see a lot of difference in group size as they all shot under an inch out of a quality barrel.Anyone have any experience swithcing the Hornady 75gr bthp with the Sierra 77gr on the same powder charge? I found a charge with great ES/SD #s with the 75 but isnt shooting super tight yet, still need to play with seating depth but I want to try the 77. Im sure changing bullets could potentially change everything and am going to test it. Just wondered if anyone had experience with this?
Sure thing, I’ll check later today.Very nice.
I would like to know what was the actual coal?
Initially I went up to 25.7gr without any pressure. But found best combination of grouping and SD’s at that 25.2. I had heard that Tac does best around that 25-26 mark and it definitely did for me. I’d say you should be in good shape getting the powder in the case and still fitting in a Pmag.I was concerned that I could not get enough power under them in pmag.
Looks like you blew that theory to hell.
I was concerned that I could not get enough power under them in pmag.
Looks like you blew that theory to hell.
Which mag allows the longest COAL and can be used with in Tikka? Probably going with a KRG Bravo or possibly Xray.Even for single loading, 88 ELDms are a bit long for a tikka 223 chamber. Also 1/8 twist is marginal for the 88s at that speed. Sure you can shoot them but they wouldn't do as well as the 75ELD-M or the SMK 80. As for the 80 ELD-M, it depends, I load mine at 2.525" which is fine for MDT 10 rnd polymer 223 AICS magazine as well as modified 5 rnds Accurate AICS 223 magazine but most likely wouldn't work with a unmodified tikka mag. That being said, I doubt you could load 80 ELDm at 2.525 and fit the generally tight tikka chambers.
Long story short, I doubt you'd benefit much using those 80/88 ELDm as opposed to the 73/75 ELD-m or the 80 SMK but that's just speculation. The 88 is out for sure, the 80 is generally picky so it might or might not work for you. Try it, but I bet you'll save time and money going with the 80 SMK over varget, much easier to tune your load.
Not 100% sure, but it is hard to fault the MDT polymer .223 mag https://mdttac.com/223-mdt-polymer-aics-magazine/ which allows 2.550". I went with these mags with my Tikka Varmint .223 in the XRS chassis.Which mag allows the longest COAL and can be used with in Tikka? Probably going with a KRG Bravo or possibly Xray.
^this if going chassis with AI pattern.Not 100% sure, but it is hard to fault the MDT polymer .223 mag https://mdttac.com/223-mdt-polymer-aics-magazine/ which allows 2.550". I went with these mags with my Tikka Varmint .223 in the XRS chassis.
I use CCI 41s with 55gr Sierra blitz kings over 22.6 grains of Varget in LC brass.…2780fps….Anyone have any experience with the CCI no. 41 military primers? Just scored some off midway but I have never used them before. All I know is they have a harder cup to prevent detonation from a floating firing pin?
Just wondering if anyone has been able to work up a precision load using these.
What velocities are you guys getting with a 24" barrel shooting 75/77s? Going to buy a Tikka Varmint and want to run the more widely available bullets like the Hornady 75 bthp/eldms and Sierra 77s.
Im trying to figure out if I should go with an AI chassis or something that runs factory mags. I suppose the throat length on the Tikka should also be taken into consideration because if the mag allows more length than the throat its a moot point.^this if going chassis with AI pattern.
waters rifleman and mountain tactical make longer coal mags for factory bottom metal. I’ve not had great luck with mountain tactical.
i'm sure you could find a good 77smk or 75gr bullet load to work with 2.25" coal factory mags. 77gr tmk is the best pitch bc wise.
but some bottom metal and mdt mags let you play with "real" bullets and the lengths you can. ~ 2.43" is touching with 3 different tikkas and 75gr eld-ms.
23.5gr xbr
77gr tmk
2.25 coal
cci 400
formidilosus on rokslide recommended it. shoots 5 less then 1" in 3 different rifles.
My 223 mdt aics mags allow up to 2.8 inches coalI would like to shoot the 75/77 but also have the ability to play with some of the 80+ gr stuff. Do you know what length the AICS allows for?
Seriously? Without modification?My 223 mdt aics mags allow up to 2.8 inches coal
David