75 or 80 eldm

[Mt.Boy]

Thinking of trying the 75 gr or 80 eldm in my 22 br. Anyone with experience with both that would recommend one or the other. Thanks

 

[CharlieNC]

My buddy and I shot 80.5 Berger full bore very well in 8 twist, but the 80 Hornady would not stabilize. Maybe your twist will do the job.

 

[7315br]

Mt.Boy...another fwiw. I have two bbls for my 22-243 Imp. The Hornady 75 gr ELD Match will stabilize to well over a 1000 yds in the Kreiger 7.7-twist...not so with a 8-twist. Either bbl handles the 77 gr Sierra well. I have not shot the 80 gr Hornady ELD Match. The 75 gr ELD Match is also extremely accurate in the Kreiger 7.7-twist.

 

[B23]

I'm using 80gr ELD-M in my 224 Terminator (Defensive Edge's version a 22-243Improved) with a 28in Krieger 8tw and launching them at 3650. Haven't shot it a lot, but what I have, they are grouping very well.

 

[Mt.Boy]

Thanks for the info. My 7.7 twist Bartlein seems to stabilize 80gr Berger vlds good just not seeing the accuracy I am wanting.

 

[284winner]

Thanks for the info. My 7.7 twist Bartlein seems to stabilize 80gr Berger vlds good just not seeing the accuracy I am wanting.

Try the 80.5 fullbores

 

[Cuando]

75's all the way imho

Especially if you're hunting!

 

[284winner]

75's all the way imho

Especially if you're hunting!

80 Amax/ELDs are excellent as well for a hunting bullet. I say hunting but I've only shot predators and varmints with 75/80 Amax/ELDs. Both are great.

 

[Mt.Boy]

80 Amax/ELDs are excellent as well for a hunting bullet. I say hunting but I've only shot predators and varmints with 75/80 Amax/ELDs. Both are great.

Thanks. What are u shooting them in

 

[284winner]

Thanks. What are u shooting them in

22-250 AI/8 twist.

 

[Mt.Boy]

Well it seems like 75s are out of stock about everywhere. So I ordered some 80 eldm. Anyone got any 22 br load data for the 80s

 

[7315br]

Mt.Boy, You might want to look at the Hornady 73 gr ELD M. That bullet was for a 1:8 twist. B.C. is not quite as good as the 75 gr ELD M. Bruno's has them in stock. Just a thought. 7315br

 

[Mt.Boy]

Mt.Boy, You might want to look at the Hornady 73 gr ELD M. That bullet was for a 1:8 twist. B.C. is not quite as good as the 75 gr ELD M. Bruno's has them in stock. Just a thought. 7315br

Thanks

 

[Hohn]

My buddy and I shot 80.5 Berger full bore very well in 8 twist, but the 80 Hornady would not stabilize. Maybe your twist will do the job.

A true 8 twist will have NO problems stabilizing the 80gr Hornady. There was something else at work.

 

[Hohn]

Mt.Boy, You might want to look at the Hornady 73 gr ELD M. That bullet was for a 1:8 twist. B.C. is not quite as good as the 75 gr ELD M. Bruno's has them in stock. Just a thought. 7315br

The 73s are IMO one of the best mag length bullets out there. They have a BC better than a 77 SMK and they WILL shoot.

But as BC goes, the 75 and 80 ELDs are quite a bit better than the 73s. I've shot a bunch of the newer ELDs. Several hundred 73s, 75s, and 80 and a box or two of 88s.

 

[Mt.Boy]

The 73s are IMO one of the best mag length bullets out there. They have a BC better than a 77 SMK and they WILL shoot.

But as BC goes, the 75 and 80 ELDs are quite a bit better than the 73s. I've shot a bunch of the newer ELDs. Several hundred 73s, 75s, and 80 and a box or two of 88s.

Thanks for the info. Ordered a box of 80s to try should be here anyday

 

[284winner]

The 73s are IMO one of the best mag length bullets out there. They have a BC better than a 77 SMK and they WILL shoot.

But as BC goes, the 75 and 80 ELDs are quite a bit better than the 73s. I've shot a bunch of the newer ELDs. Several hundred 73s, 75s, and 80 and a box or two of 88s.

My first goal is the best accuracy. Second comes the BC numbers. Obviously we'd all love the highest bc bullet to be "That Bullet" but unfortunately they aren't always the best bullet in everyone's rifle. I've been pretty lucky to find that 90% of the bullets I've loaded have been the higher BC bullets and they shoot as good as any. Those numbers don't mean alot until ranges exceed 600+ yards. Mostly even beyond that depending on bullet weight and cartridge.

 

[xswanted]

I’ve ran both 75 and 80 grain Bergers through my 22BR to the tune of a few thousand rounds.

The 75s gain some velocity but with the lower BC it was a wash. I found myself using the same clicks for both bullets.

I like the 75 if I’m hunting, the 80 shooting targets.

 

[Mt.Boy]

I’ve ran both 75 and 80 grain Bergers through my 22BR to the tune of a few thousand rounds.

The 75s gain some velocity but with the lower BC it was a wash. I found myself using the same clicks for both bullets.

I like the 75 if I’m hunting, the 80 shooting targets.

Thanks for the info. What powder did u use with 80s

 

[xswanted]

Thanks for the info. What powder did u use with 80s

With the 80s it was all H4350.

IMR 4350 gave slightly higher velocities with the 75s but being as its bulkier than the “H” it was hard to get enough in there so I didn’t try it with the 80s. I imagine it would work well.

R17 worked well with both the 75s and 80s as well.

I also ran 8208 with the 75s with success. Less velocity than the slower powders though.