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Had a crack with 3 x 73 eldm’s and 3 x sierra 55 gkhp. 16.5 inch barrel.

Remington brass
Federal primer
25 grains 2208 used with hornady 73 eldm - av speed 2777 fps
27 grains with 55 sierra gameking - av speed 3128 fps

I’m guessing 2208 is not the best powder for 55s has had a minimum speed of 3088 and a max of 3152fps. Maybe not all burning short barrel?

Not much of a sample but both loads shot well on the steinie beer box. Only have a 2.5-8 leupold on it so need a big aiming point!

Bottom group about 3/8 inch is eldm and top group is 55 sierras at about 1/4 of an inch.

Sako vixen action and barrel is 1-8 suppressed.