Another update: After reading conflicting reports on how much jump the Hornady ELD-X projectile "likes", I was wondering how the Hornady factory seats (how deeply) their Precesion Hunter 7mm Rem Mag, ELD-X bullets soooo I went to my local firearms retailer, got a box off the shelf and went up to the counter (note book, dial caliper and Hornady Lock-N-Load bullet comparator in hand) and proceeded to actually measure their product.

I had initially started with a seating depth .020" off the lands in my rifle. Much to my surprise, Hornady seats the same projectiles .148 off the lands in my chamber!

Armed with that knowledge, I promptly assembled a fresh batch of 162 grain ELD-X with varying charges of RL-22 set .140 off the lands.

Monday, I will be at my local range playing. I'll report back after that.