Dasher and 108 ELDM’s

[FC-Dasher]

I’ve recently come into several hundred Hornady 108 ELDM’s for my Dasher. I ran a few preliminary load tests with my Berger 108 load data and they shot fairly well. At 15 shots at a 600 yd F Class target, I cleaned it with only 4x’s in fairly good conditions. I returned to 100 yds and in Peterson brass I’m getting slight pressure signs. (Berger 108’s in Lapua show none) So, I started lowering the charge weight and am now in the .3’s looking at a lower accuracy mode. The ELDM’s with a significantly larger bearing surface, may be a contributing factor in the pressure signs, but I’m wondering what kind of jump these ELDM’s like? Any insight into these bullets is appreciated.

 

[Whytry85]

I typically ran mine between .030-.050 off in 6 creedmoor and dasher.

 

[camocorvette]

The couple thousand I've shot have been good. Not sure what my jump to lands was. Had them as slow as 2720 and they flew good. For me they always shoot best about 2820-2840

 

[FC-Dasher]

Thanks guys, my accuracy is at 2840 fps, but I had them .010 off, going to do a bit of measuring and deeper seating and if the snow doesn’t fly, I may try and get out and give them a try.

 

[317millhand]

They like a little jump. I've experimented with these bullets alot in a Dasher, and usually find what I need anywhere from 25 to 40 thousandth off