Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by MontanaMarine
I'm not too picky about which steel case ammo I buy, as long as it's non-corrosive.

For something better, I did get set up to handload some Hornady 155gr ELD-M. I need to get back on that horse and finish that project up.

From the 20" barrel, 2230 fps or so is realistic, with a decent BC 155gr.


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That's probably a better hunting bullet for the x39.

My choice was to keep it supersonic further out, and the 155gr ELD-M at 2200 fps holds 1300 fps/500+ ft-lbs at 700 yards, while staying on the ACSS reticle in the 3X optic. A steel/rock shooter.