69 Eld VT bullets?

[Frankm]

Anyone gotten ahold of some of these? I ve got the 62 gr one and it’s been accurate if close to lands.

Just curious if this 69 gr version is much different, how much longer, etc. The 62 s measure 1.050” in length .. I d think a 69 might push 1.1”+ long. BC is claimed at .427 vs .397 for 62 grainers.

 

[Frankm]

I called Hornady and they said bullet length of 69 is 1.090”. Apparently same Ogive as 62 VT thus the .040” difference in length is a longer bearing surface. In case anyone’s interested.

Pls share info if anyone works with them.

 

[Redlegdiesel66]

I've got a couple hundred showing up tomorrow from Natchez. I haven't had good luck with the 62s in my 22 ARC and I'm hoping these are the ticket.

 

[Frankm]

Keep us posted !!

 

[Redlegdiesel66]

So they average right around 1.087 long, compared to the 1.055 of the 62gr ELD-VT. The ogive is at .550 where the 62gr is .0500. So it's a lil longer but the ogive is more forward. Seems like they have a very similar bearing surface to the 69gr SMK. I loaded them up over 30gr of cfe223 and 29gr of Leverevolution. I have high hopes for these.

 

[Woollybugger]

I have a couple hundred but have not shot them yet.

 

[Woollybugger]

I've got a couple hundred showing up tomorrow from Natchez. I haven't had good luck with the 62s in my 22 ARC and I'm hoping these are the ticket.

The 62s work in a 22 Arc if a short FB (80-90) the saami .131 FB is better suited for the 80gr. The 69 should work better.

 

[Redlegdiesel66]

The 62s work in a 22 Arc if a short FB (80-90) the saami .131 FB is better suited for the 80gr. The 69 should work better.

That definitely makes sense. The 69 SMK shoot great in my so I feel pretty confident these will work.

 

[Redlegdiesel66]

69gr eldvts shot about 1-1.5 MOA with 30gr of cfe 223 averaged 2977 with a 12/40 SD/ES and 29gr of Leverevolution averaged 2862 with a 9/28 SD/ES. COAL was 2.26 and I wanna say CBTO was 1.720, I forgot to write it down. I'm gonna work up to 31gr of cfe223 to see if I can get to 3k fps.

 

[jelenko]

if I can get to 3k fps

Why?

 

[Redlegdiesel66]

Why?

Just to extend the MPBR and I want it to do 3k fps.

 

[prcwv]

What the ARC wish it could do lol this is reduced charge weight cause its virgin brass. 22 Creedmoor 1in8 twist 22 inch barrel Alpha SRP CCI 450 38.8 Varget .030 off lands, normally run 39.2 with 75 ELDMs so these should be smoking with 39.2