Yea.
I wasn’t having issues till I started buying bullet in about July of that year
Before that I shot a lot of them since they were released without issues.
I’m scared to buy bulk ELD’s because of the blowups.
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I wasn’t having issues till I started buying bullet in about July of that year
Before that I shot a lot of them since they were released without issues.
I’m scared to buy bulk ELD’s because of the blowups.
If the A-tip blow I’m gonna be pissed.
There was about a 6 -7 month window where I had issues wit the 147’s and it was maybe 1 in 10-20 that blew.
not nearly as aggravating as the 289’s rate.
Maybe they’ll get the 180 sorted.
When it actually makes it to the target it’s a hell of a bullet
There was about a 6 -7 month window where I had issues wit the 147’s and it was maybe 1 in 10-20 that blew.
not nearly as aggravating as the 289’s rate.
Maybe they’ll get the 180 sorted.
When it actually makes it to the target it’s a hell of a bullet
I just called hornaday they said they never heard of that and there should be no problems and if I do run into any problems to call them and let them know but I seen on other forms where a guy contacted them and sent them bullets and I did testing so I don't know what to think about all that
They played that game with the 147’ at first.
I normally jump the 180’ a lot but I have a small test of them just off the lands at single shot length.
Maybe I can test them Friday.
I’d be pretty upset too. I’m not a big fan of hornady bullets, the Berger’s are more expensive but have just been so much more consistent for me
I’m actually kinda excited to try the A-tips.
If they’re all that I’ll pony up the extra $$$$ and use them strictly for the 1800+ shots.
The 168 Berger hunters I got super cheap have proven to be quite impressive out to 1600 yards and I still have a lot of those.
I used to shoot a lot( approximately 4000) of 140 hybrids and they were definitely more consistent than the 140/147 but the performance of the 147 at extended ranges was worth it.
At this point with my modest 7mm knowledge base the Berger is crushing the Hornandy 180 consistency.
lol!
The last time I shot the 180eldms I plopped a Unfired that day rifle down on the mat pointed at the 1525 steel.
Set up the spotting scope and camera.
Started filming and on the 3rd of 4 shots had one go poof and that percentage has been pretty consistent lately.
Out of 75 Bergers I’ve shot all have made it to the target or target area.
lol
no way I’m gonna pony up $$$ for A-tip for every shot in my 7mm.
I’m fortunate to be able to shoot a lot and I like steak a lot more than ramen.
The Berger 168’s were approximately 23 cents each and they hammer!
Well at 1930 and a smidge over 2000 that I’ve shot them at they did really well and my trued BC was fairly close to advertised.
At 1525 they were boringly easy.
At 950 I felt I was the big fish in the little pond.
The various 7mm magnums really are remarkable in the performance to cost ratios.
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Be careful, everyone hates on the atips and their price until they truly test them out. If not atips, can't go wrong with the heavy bergers like the 190-195s
Have you tried the 195 eol berger? That's what a lot of people running hot 28 noslers are using and at a mile they are very competitive.
69.0grs of H1000 = 3030fps out a Proof 24" 8.44 twist (yes it's pushing it on barrel/brass life but it's my hunting rig).
I wrote Hornady and they told me to call them they want me to send my lot numbers back so they can do testing they said they never heard anything like that before but if you Google it Shooters everywhere are complaining
I've had the 168gr Berger's out to almost 1100 in my 7mm-08 and love them. Got a bunch more back a couple months ago for like 22 cents each.
Yea
I got in on that deal.
they did good at 1520 and I tried them at 1800 yards but couldn’t spot anything that day at that distance.
I really enjoy shooting them.
Only pushing to 2970 and it’s very mild shooting with surprising performance.
Any idea of the actual BC?
Just looked at advertised G1 ballistics at that speed at sea level.
If the vertical is decent that’s pretty decent performance.
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If you don't mind me asking what powder do you use anod what does your extreme spreads look like?
Litz has it at .789 G1/ .404 G7, sounds like they might be even higher out of your setup
My muzzle velocity would have to be 2915 and it is 2819. I use the same Chronograph as my 300 win mag it is doing 2879 with 225 eldm .777 or .391 and the drops were dead on. Same as my dad same crony so i cant wrap my head around this one lol thise bullets also shot lights out at 1690 first time that far had some tough wind shooting small rock no bigger than 12 inch wide and 12 inch tall maybe went 9 for 20. Good for me atleast
