Originally Posted by ElkSnort
Stick, what's your thoughts on the 162 ELD in a 20" 1:9.5 Howa Alpine? What powder would you choose? I'm thinking the 180 is a stretch for the current barrel. Next barrel will be a 1:8.


I've shot alotta 162 'Max outta a 10" RPM Liljee SALAMI 7-08,in all weathers and nary an issue. No problem with said ELD version of same. Hint.

The attraction of a Howie 8" RPM for 180's in 7-08,do appeal. Hint.(grin)

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'17 is warm/fuzzy for me. Hint..................

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