Anyone using the 73gr eld-m?

[NotDylan]

Thinking of trying these, does anyone have any experience? Looking for a good starting point and what I can expect, accuracy, velocity, ECT. Thanks!

[Kansaswoodguy]

I loaded some up with the same powder charge of 8208 I use for 75gr hpbt's and was ringing steel at 1000yds with them. I'll buy more for sure they seem a little more accurate than the 75's out of that gun anyway.

[nightchief]

Thinking of trying these, does anyone have any experience? Looking for a good starting point and what I can expect, accuracy, velocity, ECT. Thanks!

I shot about 40 rounds of the Hornady 73gr ELD Match last week. 300 yards at 1/3 IPSC steel targets from an 18" LaRue barreled AR. 75gr OTM Hornady is right on at 1.0 mils. The 73gr ELD was shooting high at 1.0 mils. I came down to .7 mils and it was on. This was shooting prone off a bipod with a slight tail wind and about 100 degrees. No chronograph so I can't provide any velocity data.

Any of our really long range 223 shooters tested this bullet or ammo beyond 600 yards? For me, it's similar to shooting BH 77gr TMK, though I seem to get better accuracy with the Hornady out of the LaRue barrel.

I'm hoping to get out this week to try it at 500 yards.

NC

[Vegas]

I've shot alot of Hornady 75gr so plan on giving these a try. The 75 has always been decent for me and the ELD M out of my 7mm bolt gun do not seem to care what charge I use so I'm hopeful.