Load Data

Fletch1104 · February 9, 2016, 06:39 PM

Hey guys. Mines to the forum and I have question. I have ordered the newest handbook from Hornady but I don't have it yet and I need load data for the Hornady ELD-X bullets. Can anyone help me?

Dufus · February 9, 2016, 07:16 PM

Hornady will be glad to assist you if you give them a call.

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jmr40 · February 9, 2016, 07:29 PM

I'd use the starting load data for the same or similar bullet weights listed on their website. Start low and work up. I picked up a box of the 30 cal 200 ELD-X gr bullets recently. I'm going to use data for their 208 gr bullet and work up.

Fletch1104 · February 9, 2016, 10:27 PM

Thanks guys. I've emailed Hornady only to get no response. I have the Berger manual for loading VLD bullets, which I assume would be comparable. But, I'm new enough to reloading to be wary of just trying something. Better safe than sorry I guess. I appreciate the advise!!

Metal god · February 10, 2016, 12:31 AM

What caliber and bullet weight are you looking for . I have a Hornady manual . I'll give you the info you are looking for if you give me the caliber , bullet weight and powder you are using . Note that it will be data as jmr40 mentioned . Not the exact same bullet but should work fine

old roper · February 10, 2016, 04:30 AM

Berger doesn't make 200gr bullet. I would use Nosler data as 200gr ELD-X bulllet is 1.530" long and 200gr AB is 1.490" long.

I'm heading to range later today try 200gr ELD-X in one of my 30 mags. I've also got 212gr ELD-X bullets.

Fletch1104 · February 10, 2016, 10:48 AM

You guys are awesome. The bullets I am about to load are 175 grain ELD-X bullets in 300 win mag. But, I plan on trying several different loads so any information will probably be applicable at some time or another. Thank you all!!

Metal, I sent you a PM.

Fletch1104 · February 10, 2016, 10:49 AM

Old Roper, that sounds like a good plan too. The Noslers seem to be comparable. Thanks and let me know how they shoot for you.

cryogenic419 · February 13, 2016, 05:58 PM

Call Hornady. They will point you in the right direction for these new bullets as they just hit the market and aren't in the manuals yet.

February 9, 2016, 06:39 PM	#1
Fletch1104 Junior Member Join Date: February 8, 2016 Posts: 4	Load Data Hey guys. Mines to the forum and I have question. I have ordered the newest handbook from Hornady but I don't have it yet and I need load data for the Hornady ELD-X bullets. Can anyone help me?

February 10, 2016, 12:31 AM	#5
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,876	What caliber and bullet weight are you looking for . I have a Hornady manual . I'll give you the info you are looking for if you give me the caliber , bullet weight and powder you are using . Note that it will be data as jmr40 mentioned . Not the exact same bullet but should work fine __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

February 10, 2016, 04:30 AM	#6
old roper Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Posts: 2,155	Berger doesn't make 200gr bullet. I would use Nosler data as 200gr ELD-X bulllet is 1.530" long and 200gr AB is 1.490" long. I'm heading to range later today try 200gr ELD-X in one of my 30 mags. I've also got 212gr ELD-X bullets. __________________ Semper Fi Vietnam 1965 VFW Life member NRA Life Member

February 10, 2016, 10:48 AM	#7
Fletch1104 Junior Member Join Date: February 8, 2016 Posts: 4	Thanks! You guys are awesome. The bullets I am about to load are 175 grain ELD-X bullets in 300 win mag. But, I plan on trying several different loads so any information will probably be applicable at some time or another. Thank you all!! Metal, I sent you a PM.

February 9, 2016, 07:16 PM	#2
Dufus Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2014 Posts: 1,965	Hornady will be glad to assist you if you give them a call. Phone: 1-800-338-3220 Phone: 308-382-1390 Business Hours Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time

February 9, 2016, 07:29 PM	#3
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,810	I'd use the starting load data for the same or similar bullet weights listed on their website. Start low and work up. I picked up a box of the 30 cal 200 ELD-X gr bullets recently. I'm going to use data for their 208 gr bullet and work up.

February 9, 2016, 10:27 PM	#4
Fletch1104 Junior Member Join Date: February 8, 2016 Posts: 4	Thanks guys. I've emailed Hornady only to get no response. I have the Berger manual for loading VLD bullets, which I assume would be comparable. But, I'm new enough to reloading to be wary of just trying something. Better safe than sorry I guess. I appreciate the advise!!

February 10, 2016, 10:49 AM	#8
Fletch1104 Junior Member Join Date: February 8, 2016 Posts: 4	Old Roper, that sounds like a good plan too. The Noslers seem to be comparable. Thanks and let me know how they shoot for you.

February 13, 2016, 05:58 PM	#9
cryogenic419 Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 569	Call Hornady. They will point you in the right direction for these new bullets as they just hit the market and aren't in the manuals yet.