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Ok I'm about to start loading for my Sako 85 rem mag I start with 162 ELDM, ADG brass and 215 primers what's everyone's go to powder.
I'm not interested in RL26 or any of the vihtavuori powders and they will be impossible to get.
Barrel length will start at 24" but may get cut to 22".
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ADI 2225 or 2217, 2225 better for 162 pills or heavier. RL25 also very good.
I use 2225 in mine, with the exact same combo.
I am also doing a development, have some 2213sc and some 2225 to try out, will let you know what I find. Tikka 22 3/4 with a DPT magnum suppressor with the muzzle brake attached.
Used some 2209 with some 139 grain SST to good effect.
I've had good results with 2213sc and 2217 with the 162gr projectiles.
Currently using 2217, adg brass and federal 210 large rifle primers
If you have RL19, 22 and or 25 lying about they will all give you loads for a 162 gn proj at or about 3000 fps. Other wise the ADI options above 2225, 2217 plus 2213SC.
I don't have any of those slower powders which is why I posted I don't want to end up buying 4 different powders
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I'm running 162 AMAX in Norma brass, Fed 215. Previous owner provided load data using 2225 which shot well at ~2960fps. I didn't have any 2225 so used Retumbo (same powder as 2225 apparently, just repackaged for Hodgdon). Using the same powder charge I'm getting ~2980fps.
71-72gr of 2217
Or 73-74gr of 2225 was always a winner in the couple I’ve had, with 162s
2225 was always a touch faster
Thanks guys that's all useful information
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I have done load dev for 162gr SST with 2213sc and 162gr ELD-X with 2217. I found that I could get excellent accuracy with both, however the 70.5gr 2217 and ELD-x combo flew far faster, pushing 2910 feet per second consistently. The 2213sc was slower by a couple hundred fps which was to be expected. Case fill was a bit of a concern with 2213sc for me, there was a lot of left over room in the case. Recoil is also a factor worth considering. I get a sharp boot with the 2217 load.
lower velocities are to be expected with 2213. Any load that gives close to 3000 fps with a 160+ gn pill is lively. You're right, you can feel the change in dynamics when your in the zone.
2217 was my favorite for the 7mm rem mag by far.
Best in speed, sd and accuracy with 160 to 175 grain bullets. Federal brass, cci 250 or federal 215 primers, 2217 and 160 TMK, 162 ELDM, ELD-X 175 ELD-X.
2225 was too bulky and maxed out earlier with SAAMI length loads. 2217 gave the goods with room to spare.
Have thought about the 180eldm? The BC on the 180's could be worth a crack ��
Twist may not be right 1-9.5 but I'll probably try them at some stageQuote:
Originally Posted by DBD
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I have 2lbs Retumbo if you need
Anyone done a load with 175s and 2217? Looking at doing that out of my 20” RM and hoping for around 2890fps. What other powders would work?
You probably won't quite get there, maybe with some exotic powder. I had 2950fps with 69.5 grains of 2217. Very warm load, 24 inch barrel. That was at 3.450 inches COAL,much longer than SAAMI and these were single feed in my rifle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dmorganryan
That sounds like it could work. Will work my way up, as long as they’re doing more than 2800 I’m happy. Currently running 2225 and 162’s but can’t fit anymore powder in without starting to compress quite a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rated M for Magnum
I found the same problem with 2225, 2217 doesn't take up as much space.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dmorganryan
Recently cut my tikka rem mag down to 20”. Went through testing with 2217, 2213sc and 2225 with both 162 eld-x and eld-m. All with Norma brass and fed 210 primers. Settled on 73.5gr of 2225 with the 162gr eld-m OAL as long as mag could take, as gave best accuracy (0.6moa at 100 with a 10 shot group) and is running at 2876fps. Was tempted on trying some of the fairy dust powders but decided best to just go hunting with that time instead.