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WARNING: By viewing this page you accept the terms listed herewith. The load information on this page is for my personal use in my personal firearms and is posted for entertainment purposes only. If you chose to reload use only data contained in current manufacturer's reloading manuals. Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive pressure. Reload only after proper instruction and in strict compliance with instruction and data contained in current manufacturer's reloading manuals. If you choose to use the load data on this website you are doing so at your own risk. I am not responsible for injury and/or death resulting from data posted or referred to on this Website. Improper reloading is dangerous. Users assume all risk, responsibility and liability for any and all injuries (including death), losses or damages to persons or property (including consequential damages), arising from the use of any data posted on this site. 

6.5 PRC 147 ELD-M 5 Shot Group

The 147 Gr ELD-M has all the right numbers on paper and I have heard a lot of great feedback from people hunting with this bullet so that is my first bullet to try. It didn't disappoint with my first hand loads I tried. 

Here's some DIY Hunting Rifle Target Downloads that might be helpful as well.

Bullet Powder Primer COAL Barrel Length Muzzle Velocity Notes
147 Gr. Hornady ELD-M 58.8 Gr. Retumbo WLR 2.9450-2.9490" 24" 2,996 Sub MOA Accuracy. Max powder charge according to Hodgdon. Shooting very nice in my rifle. Every load I have tried has shot under 3/4" groups.

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WARNING: By viewing this page you accept the terms listed herewith. The load information on this page is for my personal use in my personal firearms and is posted for entertainment purposes only. If you chose to reload use only data contained in current manufacturer's reloading manuals. Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive pressure. Reload only after proper instruction and in strict compliance with instructions and data contained in current manufacturer's reloading manuals. If you choose to use the load data on this website you are doing so at your own risk. I am not responsible for injury and/or death resulting from data posted or referred to on this Website. Improper reloading is dangerous. Users assume all risk, responsibility and liability for any and all injuries (including death), losses or damages to persons or property (including consequential damages), arising from the use of any data posted on this site. 

3 Shot 6mm Creedmoor group, 103 ELD-X

This 100-yard, 108 Gr ELD-M, 6mm Creedmoor group is 0.33".

3 Shot 6mm Creedmoor group, 103 ELD-X

This 100-yard, 103 Gr ELD-X, 6mm Creedmoor group is exactly 1/2". It fits under a penny and almost under a dime. The third shot was the high one. I felt like I was a little high on the target when the trigger broke. Some might want better groups but this is perfectly fine for me.

Below are my personal favorite loads for my Browning X-Bolt rifle(s). 

The two bullets I have been playing with in my 6mm Creedmoor X-Bolt are the 103 Gr Hornady ELD-X and the 108 ELD-M. I've been really liking the ELD-X and ELD-M bullets from Hornady and have been moving more and more of my rifles over to these bullets. Currently, the 108 ELD-M is my bullet of choice over the two and has had more consistent accuracy on long-range targets.

Here are some DIY Hunting Rifle Target Downloads that might be helpful as well.

Bullet Powder Primer COAL Barrel Length Muzzle Velocity Notes
103 Gr. Hornady ELD-X 41.8 Gr. H4350 WLR 2.7930" 26" 3,150 Sub MOA Accuracy.
108 Gr. Hornady ELD-M 41.7 Gr. H4350 WLR 2.8070" 26" 3,100 Sub MOA Accuracy. My Favorite load.

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WARNING: By viewing this page you accept the terms listed herewith. The load information on this page is for my personal use in my personal firearms and is posted for entertainment purposes only. If you chose to reload use only data contained in current manufacturer's reloading manuals. Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive pressure. Reload only after proper instruction and in strict compliance with instruction and data contained in current manufacturer's reloading manuals. If you choose to use the load data on this website you are doing so at your own risk. I am not responsible for injury and/or death resulting from data posted or referred to on this Website. Improper reloading is dangerous. Users assume all risk, responsibility and liability for any and all injuries (including death), losses or damages to persons or property (including consequential damages), arising from the use of any data posted on this site. 

300 WSM 200 Gr. ELD-X X-Bolt Hell's Canyon Speed Rifle.

First time out with my new Hell's Canyon Speed rifle. I picked this rifle up in the employee sale a couple months back. Did one bore sight shot then shot this 3 shot, 100 yard group.

Below are my personal favorite loads for my 300 WSM Hell's Canyon Speed X-Bolt rifle and Dallen's X-Bolt Long Range Laminate rifle. 

So far the only bullet I have been playing with in our 300 WSM X-Bolt's is the 200 Gr Hornady ELD-X. I've been really liking the ELD-X bullets from Hornady and have been moving more and more of my rifles over to these bullets.

Here's some DIY Hunting Rifle Target Downloads that might be helpful as well.

Bullet Powder Primer COAL Barrel Length Muzzle Velocity Notes
200 Gr. Hornady ELD-X 63 Gr. IMR 4350 WLRM 2.8655 26" 2,920 Holy Cow! Amazing Accuracy!
200 Gr. Hornady ELD-X 63 Gr. IMR 4350 WLRM 2.8655 23" 2,830  

300 WSM 200 Gr. ELD-X 3 Shot Groups.

Dallen's new X-Bolt 300 WSM and Hornady 200 Gr ELD-X bullets. 0.376, 0.565, 0.550 inch 100 yard groups. Shot off sand bags in breezy conditions. I'm amazed! I just used Hornady's recommended COAL and three different powder charges of IMR 4350. L-R shooting at second row of targets - 59 Gr then adjusted scope up and to right and let rifle cool while I shot another rifle, then 61 Gr and last 63 Gr shot right after the 61 Gr group with no cool down in between. Holy Crap! 200 ELD-X bullets rock!!!

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