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Thread: 6.5 123gn amax vs 123eldm vs 123sst

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flyblown View Post
    In 6.5mm I’d definitely try to get the 140gr+ ELD-X and -M working. Take a look at the ballistics is what I’d do, use the Hornady 4DOF calculator on their website, there’s quite a difference between the 123gr and say 143gr ELD-X.

    The 123gr weight class is ok but the 140gr+ weight class will be better for the 300m+ stuff.
    Yep that’s the plan i Realise the140+ bullets are far better ballistics but may aswell have a bit more of a play with the 123-130 aswell

 

 

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