Originally Posted by drano 25
Originally Posted by Jordan Smith
For comparison. 7mm 180 ELD at 3000 fps:

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I think the “academics” are above the grasp of targeted audience. LOL

Excellent info. Thanks for sharing.

Real world, 7 mag, 9T, throated for the 180g Eldm, R#26, CCI 250, shoots tiny groups on a 26" at 3030 on this one particular barrel.

So, how to build confidence? Shoot on Windy days, middle of the day where winds are swirling. The Combo above seems Magic to say the least in shooting small groups at 300 yards.

Some things you just have to experience.

Ok, some do not like the recoil of the 7 Mag, then try the same thing in a std 280 Rem and 280 AI, and may I suggest that you form your brass from lapua 30/06 brass that will show that primer pockets are tough as an anvil.

The std 280 with the 180g ELDM with just a small amount of powder will perform well beyond your expectations in Real World killing on game. Large Hogs make for some excellent bullet testing.

Last edited by keith; 07/03/22.