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Thread: 168gr ELD-Match in 308

  1. 21-02-2018, 07:19 PM #1
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    168gr ELD-Match in 308

    Advice? Loads? For a tikka?

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  3. 21-02-2018, 08:41 PM #2
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    With a 20” barrel I’m very happy with 2206H. I’m on 43.5gn but work up from 42 or below. Good choice!
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    Looking at this pill also for distance, this or the 178...

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    Quote Originally Posted by WillB View Post
    With a 20” barrel I’m very happy with 2206H. I’m on 43.5gn but work up from 42 or below. Good choice!
    What sort of speeds are you getting?

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    Rl15 or ar2208 it is then...


    Any one know what tikka throats are like? Long?

    Just trying to figure things out before I get my hands on the gun

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    I’ve just loaded a heap of ammo to try using 2208. 168 Amax, 168 solid copper I got in the states and then some partitions. Can let you know how they go. Just got a new t3x. All loaded 2.8 coa
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildman View Post
    What sort of speeds are you getting?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildman View Post
    Rl15 or ar2208 it is then...


    Any one know what tikka throats are like? Long?

    Just trying to figure things out before I get my hands on the gun

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    The one I have here isnt what I would call long throated.

    I used to run the 168 amax in lapua brass 47gr 2208 mag primer,max mag lenght(sako 85) for 2750fps from 22inch.....warmish work up.
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    47 gn ar 2208 push 168 eld m at 2800 fts out of 24 inches tikka barrel
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    Tikka 18 inch barrel 46grains 2208, Lapua Case, 168 Amax 2685 fps
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