February 9, 2016, 06:39 PM | #1 |
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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?
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February 9, 2016, 07:16 PM | #2 |
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Hornady will be glad to assist you if you give them a call.
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February 9, 2016, 07:29 PM | #3 |
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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.
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February 9, 2016, 10:27 PM | #4 |
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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!!
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February 10, 2016, 12:31 AM | #5 |
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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
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February 10, 2016, 04:30 AM | #6 |
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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.
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February 10, 2016, 10:48 AM | #7 |
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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!!
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February 10, 2016, 10:49 AM | #8 |
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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.
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February 13, 2016, 05:58 PM | #9 |
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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.
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