Thread: 284 win slow speeds

Originally Posted by stagstalker

Those results look about right for the powders used. In my old 17” barrel with 162s I got 2600 with 2209 (H4350) at 53 - 53.5gr. I got roughly 100fps more with Rel17 (2700fps). I also experienced different pressure tolerances with different projectiles. For example the 162 X would hit pressure sooner then the 162 M did.

Others have had good success with H414 and Superformance too.
I just ran mine at 2600 with the 2209 and it was deadly.

Good advice.
ELD-X jackets are harder than the ELD-M, so are harder to engage with the lands, which can push pressure up a bit. Best to load a grain or two lower than normal with them.