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So I still may try the Berger VLD 168’s. Does anyone have any load data they can share to get me started. Worst that can happen is I don’t settle on them in the end. Atleast I can say I tried. Thanks Ken If you’re gonna experiment, use the 162 eldx. If it works, let me know. I have no interest in the VLD after experimenting with the 140 gr VLD Hunting. P
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With full discloser, I shoot moly plated bullets, so most likely you won't be able to run as much with bare bullets, so..... In a 24" Rock barrel, I went to 42 grains of Varget and R-15 with either 162 Amax or 168 VLD's in the lands. Give or take 2700 fps. I had a factory 700 Varmint with a 24" heavy barrel, that I shot strictly 162 Amax in, but can't find my notes, pretty sure I was using R-15. Edit....found the old post on the varmint gun. Too bad the pics are gone, as Imageshack pulled the same shlt as Photobucket did. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...-08/Search/true/7-08-nirvana#Post7629839
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I have a box of 162 ELD x too. Give me some time I’ll eventually get to it. Lol
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I have a box of 162 ELD x too. Give me some time I’ll eventually get to it. Lol I load the 162 in my 7mm Rem Mag, close to 3k.
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So I still may try the Berger VLD 168’s. Does anyone have any load data they can share to get me started. Worst that can happen is I don’t settle on them in the end. Atleast I can say I tried. Thanks Ken If you’re gonna experiment, use the 162 eldx. If it works, let me know. I have no interest in the VLD after experimenting with the 140 gr VLD Hunting. P The 162 AM certainly works.
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So I still may try the Berger VLD 168’s. Does anyone have any load data they can share to get me started. Worst that can happen is I don’t settle on them in the end. Atleast I can say I tried. Thanks Ken If you’re gonna experiment, use the 162 eldx. If it works, let me know. I have no interest in the VLD after experimenting with the 140 gr VLD Hunting. P The 162 AM certainly works. What’s you data and on-game experience with the 162 AM?
Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved.
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I've found accurate loads using IMR4166, H4350, TAC, N203, and CFE223. They have ranged from 2630-2745 fps, and I settled on IMR4166 at 2630 fps in my 7-08's. I would kind of like to try Varget, as well, but haven't yet.
On-game experience with the 162 AM from the 7-08 includes a bunch of critters from WT and MD to elk and moose. I have seen nothing but excellent bullet performance from the 162 AM, which is probably the result of a high SD and modest impact velocities. I have seen the 162 AM drive through a moose shoulder on a broadside shot and end up under the hide on the offside. The expanded bullet looked just like what one would expect from a Horn IL.
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