Thread: 200gr ELD-X for 30-06

Not have anything else better to do, I thought I would see if I can work up a good load using Hornadys 200gr ELD-X in my trusty old Mauser 98, 30-06.

I realise that there are better pills more suited for the 30-06, but as I happen to have a box of 200gr projectiles, some spare brass and a number of ADI powders I thought I'd see if I could stretch the legs my old rifle.

Mauser 98, 1:10 twist, 22" barrel.

Anyone out there used the 200gr ELD-X in a 30-06? If so, then what worked?

Cheers.

Used 53gr 2209 with 208 amax before, was getting warm in my rifle though (springfield 03-A3 factory sporter)
No idea how fast it was going. Recoil was intense..

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Used 53gr 2209 with 208 amax before, was getting warm in my rifle though (springfield 03-A3 factory sporter)
No idea how fast it was going. Recoil was intense..

You would have had to run ahead of the bullet with a broom clearing a path for it like in curling wouldn't you?

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Used 53gr 2209 with 208 amax before, was getting warm in my rifle though (springfield 03-A3 factory sporter)
No idea how fast it was going. Recoil was intense..

Sheesh!! I bet it was booting like a b@stard.. that a fair way over ADI max..

Am tossing up between trying 2209, 2213SC or H414. Probably get about 2500ft/s on a 22" barrel.

Originally Posted by Robojaz

Sheesh!! I bet it was booting like a b@stard.. that a fair way over ADI max..

Am tossing up between trying 2209, 2213SC or H414. Probably get about 2500ft/s on a 22" barrel.

I just looked at adi data, their max is 52.4gr 2209 so only half a grain over, they're usually pretty conservative with max loads

Originally Posted by Tahr

You would have had to run ahead of the bullet with a broom clearing a path for it like in curling wouldn't you?

I doubt it was screaming along to any degree, didnt have the rifle very long, bought it out of curiosity, didn't do anything 270 couldn't do, lovely rifle and a solid action though.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I just looked at adi data, their max is 52.4gr 2209 so only half a grain over, they're usually pretty conservative with max loads

Oops, I stand corrected, I must have misread the table. Was looking at the 2208 row.. better get my eyes checked. . apologies. .

Yes , and i've been thinking about that as well, mine has a 22 inch barrel to .BDL .
Just don't know if it would be worth mucking about with
They would go well in a 308 Norma magnum I reckon.

Originally Posted by jakewire

Yes , and i've been thinking about that as well, mine has a 22 inch barrel to .BDL .
Just don't know if it would be worth mucking about with
They would go well in a 308 Norma magnum I reckon.

Agree, but going to give it a go. Will start with 2209 and see how it goes. Might try 2213SC after that.

51.9/2209 gives me 2550/2600 fps in a 24”
less boot than 57.5 and 168’s at 2840fps

they stablise in a 1/11 .308, thats with 47.5grains 2209. 2475 fps

just watch some of the earlier boxes, I had pressure issues when I checked the COAL was correct but not the ogive.
the last few boxes have been fine tho. Im not the only case either, few on other forums

oh and at that speed they do the deed rather well.

big n soft going slow will kill just fine.....if you think about it thats what they all had not that long ago. 200-220 grn big fat soft round nose was the go when 200 yards and over was a long shot. no one ever said the .303 brit wasnt enough gun for deer back when it used that sort of loading..... bet it will be a real hammer of thor when it hits.

hammer of thor is right.
I was shooting goats and it sounded like a cricket bat vs a watermelon

Thanks guys for the advice. I have loaded a spread from 51.5 to 54gr of 2209. Weather dependant will fire and chrono them tomorrow.

Was thinking of trying that bullet in my 30 06 as well. Hornady 10th edition lists the velocity with Superformance powder around the 2650fps. Should be a very good load with a bit of recoil I would think.