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    6.5x55 suppressed and shortened - eld-m (maybe?)

    Does any one have a nice accurate load for the 143 ELD-X or 147 ELD-M in 6.5x55


    It's in a slightly shortened 20" T3 with a DPT.

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    Exact same set up as my 6.5x55 , I am loading 49 grs of AR2213SC with the 143 gr ELD X for 2754 fps. This is over book max so work up to that , I would start at 45-46 grains and go up in .5 gr increments. I tried 2209 at 44 grs about 2630 fps, and 45 grs of Superformance for 2600 fps. I could have gone higher with these last two powders but the 2213 SC load shot 1/2 inch so stuck with that.

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    I load 43.5g of 2209 but seat the 143 eld-x out a fair way. (Over 2”). Doing about 2600fps from memory and accurate enough for me.

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    Agree this is a very good load but i'd deffinately start way lower. 42gn depending on what primer. Those federals magnum large primers are have more punch imo.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mooseman View Post
    Exact same set up as my 6.5x55 , I am loading 49 grs of AR2213SC with the 143 gr ELD X for 2754 fps. This is over book max so work up to that , I would start at 45-46 grains and go up in .5 gr increments. I tried 2209 at 44 grs about 2630 fps, and 45 grs of Superformance for 2600 fps. I could have gone higher with these last two powders but the 2213 SC load shot 1/2 inch so stuck with that.

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    I'd tend to dial it back a touch if it were me. ADI 2209 say aiming for 42grains, fed primer and lapua brass (always). And i wouldnt go heavier than a 140eldx with that barrel length.

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    Yes you could work up a load from lower than say 45 grains of AR 2213 SC if you wish to be on the safe side. I have a COAL of 79 mm with the 143 gr ELD X and use only standard LR primers as I read somewhere that a magnum primer is not required until 60 grains or over is used.

 

 

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