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Posted: 4/17/2024 1:43:52 PM EDT
Looks interesting for sure. I really like the ELD-M in several calibers that I have tried them. I wonder if this is much of an improvement?
I plan to listen to this VIDEO while I cut the grass tonight. |
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Posted: 4/17/2024 1:45:17 PM EDT
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 Ep. 097 - ELD-VT Bullets | NEW PRODUCT | Here you go. Video mentioned in OP's post. |
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Posted: 4/17/2024 3:21:40 PM EDT
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Don't mention they are available or where they are being sold the cheapest.
 I think they'll be a viable option for multiple reasons. No need for that. dryflash3 |
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Posted: 4/17/2024 3:57:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By number40Fan: Don't mention they are available or where they are being sold the cheapest. AmmoSeek is your friend. |
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Posted: 4/17/2024 4:18:10 PM EDT
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I don't think these can be loaded to mag length in an AR15.... I think they are similar in profile/length to the 75 ELDM, but with some of the lead taken out to get the weight down to 62 gr.
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Posted: 4/17/2024 8:55:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ZA206: I don't think these can be loaded to mag length in an AR15.... I think they are similar in profile/length to the 75 ELDM, but with some of the lead taken out to get the weight down to 62 gr. Watch around the 23:00 mark, they discuss the 62 bullet. No they are not mag compatible and one guy said 1/8" twist or tighter. |
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Posted: 4/18/2024 4:32:20 AM EDT
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Seems silly to not use the 73 profile. I was hoping for an alternative to the 60gr TMK as an M855 trajectory match.
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Posted: 4/18/2024 7:50:07 AM EDT
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A Hornady rep over on Snipers Hide has been discussing these since the new ELD-VT bullets were teased. Seems like the 62gr .224 one was designed with the new 22ARC round in mind, which makes sense. Trying to get 22-250-like performance out of an AR by way of a lighter bullet. Most factory 22-250 rifles don't have a fast enough twist rate to use these, FWIW.
The 100gr .264 seems like a winner in 6.5G if you're going for yotes with an AR. |
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Posted: 4/18/2024 8:46:03 AM EDT
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Yes, I was thinking more along the .264 and up but .224 is interesting too. I personally like the Hornady HPBT Match bullets in .264/.308 but getting out past say 500 I like the ELDMs much better. They help cover for some of my flaws...
Didn't get to the grass or "listen" to the video yet. |
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Posted: 4/18/2024 11:30:09 AM EDT
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I just bought some 80 grain 6mm to try out
Very long for its weight Says right on the box 1:8 twist |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 1:29:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HighpowerRifleBrony: Seems silly to not use the 73 profile. I was hoping for an alternative to the 60gr TMK as an M855 trajectory match. I'm curious........... you have a trajectory match to the M855? So you wanted to "clone" the M855? May I ask why? |
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Posted: 4/19/2024 7:09:35 AM EDT
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The 62gr .224 bullets are very interesting and I was looking at getting some. They have a G7 BC similar to the Sierra 77gr TMK and I was looking to use them for 200 & 300 yard stages in high power. If the ogive is too long to be loaded in the magazine they won't work for my purposes. I'll stick with TMKs for now.
That being said, an ELD-VT that was 80gr. would be very interesting for 600 yard stages. |
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Posted: 4/20/2024 4:48:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGH456E: I'm curious........... you have a trajectory match to the M855? So you wanted to "clone" the M855? May I ask why? My equivalent of 1960s NM M1 ball or Palma .308. "Service" ammunition that will shoot worth a damn and match BDCs with less fuss. |
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Posted: 4/20/2024 5:02:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bpm990d: That being said, an ELD-VT that was 80gr. would be very interesting for 600 yard stages. |
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Posted: 4/20/2024 6:59:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HighpowerRifleBrony: It would probably need a 6 twist. We are shooting 90 Sierras & 88 Hornadys out of 7s. I bet they would stabilize out of a 6.5 twist, but proof would be in the shooting. |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 10:47:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HighpowerRifleBrony: The 60gr TMK is near enough 0.9" long. A tenth longer than most 62gr lead cores and similar to M855. I was gonna say I can't afford Green box, but the prices listed while OOS look reasonable, so I may not need Red box. Alas there's still a wait. My equivalent of 1960s NM M1 ball or Palma .308. "Service" ammunition that will shoot worth a damn and match BDCs with less fuss. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HighpowerRifleBrony: Originally Posted By TGH456E: I'm curious........... you have a trajectory match to the M855? So you wanted to "clone" the M855? May I ask why? My equivalent of 1960s NM M1 ball or Palma .308. "Service" ammunition that will shoot worth a damn and match BDCs with less fuss. Wow, ok. I'd not heard of someone cloning the M855. And you were using the 60grain TMK to do that? Why not just buy the surplus pulled m855 bullets and remake it that way? Are you talking about the M855 or M855A1 ? |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 11:02:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bpm990d: The 62gr .224 bullets are very interesting and I was looking at getting some. They have a G7 BC similar to the Sierra 77gr TMK and I was looking to use them for 200 & 300 yard stages in high power. If the ogive is too long to be loaded in the magazine they won't work for my purposes. I'll stick with TMKs for now. That being said, an ELD-VT that was 80gr. would be very interesting for 600 yard stages. Interesting article............... what the Engineers say about the design etc of these bullets is interesting. You should watch it. FWIW..........Watch around the 23:00 mark, they discuss the 62 bullet. No they say they are not mag compatible and one guy said 1/8" twist or tighter. |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 5:25:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGH456E: Interesting article............... what the Engineers say about the design etc of these bullets is interesting. You should watch it. FWIW..........Watch around the 23:00 mark, they discuss the 62 bullet. No they say they are not mag compatible and one guy said 1/8" twist or tighter. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGH456E: Originally Posted By bpm990d: The 62gr .224 bullets are very interesting and I was looking at getting some. They have a G7 BC similar to the Sierra 77gr TMK and I was looking to use them for 200 & 300 yard stages in high power. If the ogive is too long to be loaded in the magazine they won't work for my purposes. I'll stick with TMKs for now. That being said, an ELD-VT that was 80gr. would be very interesting for 600 yard stages. Interesting article............... what the Engineers say about the design etc of these bullets is interesting. You should watch it. FWIW..........Watch around the 23:00 mark, they discuss the 62 bullet. No they say they are not mag compatible and one guy said 1/8" twist or tighter. I goofed up and bought some the other day before I realized they wouldn't mag load. So for the other reading-challenged persons like myself, the 62s are not AR compatible. |
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