Thanks for the report. I'm using the 162gr 7mm ELD-M in my 7-08 but haven't got to shoot game with it yet.
Me too, at 2725 fps. Have killed 9 animals with them. Had exits on all (half fist sized holes in ribs). Only one ran and left a good blood trail. I did not like them in my 7mag, but slowed down in the 7-08 they are excellent.
What powder are you running?
I'm using H4350 in my 7-08 and getting great velocity. The ELD-M and the AMAX are definitely not the same bullet. The same amount of H4350 I use with the AMAX gave me 100fps more in the ELD-M. No problems with bolt lift but definitely too much pressure. I'm using a grain less and getting 50fps more than my AMAX load. My OAL is 2.930 and not compressing powder. I easily hit 2800fps in my 26in barrel.
