Mtndragon
05-02-2021, 04:22 PM
I have a Model 12 Savage LRP in .243 and after years of Hand Loaded Bench Rest Competition loads in the 105gr size I wanted to make sure I have a very accurate Long Range Hunting LOAD. I saw the Hornady 103gr ELD-X bullet come out with very High BC, resistance to wind deviation, super expansion near and far. My LRP has had 2000+ rounds threw it and time to retire it to Accurate Long Range hunting for rest of its years.
Many Shooters gave up on 103gr ELD-X in 2017 as Hornady would not release LOAD data for .243 Caliber, and instead went on to Support Creedmoor Precision Hunter and the new ARC( Advanced Rifle Cartridge) with the 103gr ELD-X. Also of note was requiring 1:8 twist that made my 1:9.25 Twist LRP questionable, even though I have Competition loads for Hornady AMAX 105, Hornady Match 105, Berger Target 105, Sierra Match King 107gr.(Won a competition with 246/250 in 30 degrees with 10 mph sideways winds at 200 yards.) Each have been Sub-Moa out to 300yds, Sadly, Just not for Hunting.
After Lots of Load testing for last couple years, I found an operational Load for My Savage LRP(.243)with the Hornady ELD-X Bullet. Using H4350 at 38gr I found a load tested 100-300 yards, Sub-MOA. Unfortunately this load had to be loaded single shot as OAL was to long for magazine.
Load testing this month, I found a Load with a COAL of 2.795 that would fit and operate properly from my DB Magazine for my 26" LRP barrel.
The LOAD uses 37.9gr H4350 with a Jump of ~95 Thousandths off the rifling. Federal Brass and Fed 210 Primers. This yielded 5 shot group Sub-Moa at 5/8th Inch Center to Center. MFPS = ~2880. Temperature at measurement was 66 Degrees, Altitude = 5,280ft. And Yes, the twist on my Savage LRP(.243) is 1:9.25.
Anyone else found any Sub-Moa Loads for the 103gr ELD-X for Hunting with .243/6mm Savage Model 12 LRP?
Many Shooters gave up on 103gr ELD-X in 2017 as Hornady would not release LOAD data for .243 Caliber, and instead went on to Support Creedmoor Precision Hunter and the new ARC( Advanced Rifle Cartridge) with the 103gr ELD-X. Also of note was requiring 1:8 twist that made my 1:9.25 Twist LRP questionable, even though I have Competition loads for Hornady AMAX 105, Hornady Match 105, Berger Target 105, Sierra Match King 107gr.(Won a competition with 246/250 in 30 degrees with 10 mph sideways winds at 200 yards.) Each have been Sub-Moa out to 300yds, Sadly, Just not for Hunting.
After Lots of Load testing for last couple years, I found an operational Load for My Savage LRP(.243)with the Hornady ELD-X Bullet. Using H4350 at 38gr I found a load tested 100-300 yards, Sub-MOA. Unfortunately this load had to be loaded single shot as OAL was to long for magazine.
Load testing this month, I found a Load with a COAL of 2.795 that would fit and operate properly from my DB Magazine for my 26" LRP barrel.
The LOAD uses 37.9gr H4350 with a Jump of ~95 Thousandths off the rifling. Federal Brass and Fed 210 Primers. This yielded 5 shot group Sub-Moa at 5/8th Inch Center to Center. MFPS = ~2880. Temperature at measurement was 66 Degrees, Altitude = 5,280ft. And Yes, the twist on my Savage LRP(.243) is 1:9.25.
Anyone else found any Sub-Moa Loads for the 103gr ELD-X for Hunting with .243/6mm Savage Model 12 LRP?