Range results on 103 Eldx and Lever powder. I think I'm settling in on 29.7 gr Lever and the 103. I loaded sets of 4 in 29.3, 29.5 and 29.7 grs of Lever at 2.253 OAL. I did one set of these in 1x brass and 1 set of them in new brass. Previously I thought I saw some delta in MV between the brasses, and today there was some but , well, not a lot. So in general I can dial in 29.7 grs at 2718-2720 ft/s. The two groups went 1.008" (2722, sd-9.5, Hd 1x brass), and 1.145" (2715, sd-9.5, Hd 0), at 100 yds, CtC. The 29.5's were also good at 2704/2705 with sd's of 6.8/10.1... not bad and with more shooting they would probably smooth out some more, but the groups were not as symmetrical, more spread out. I might be able to tweak them by adjusting OAL but for now I'll try the 29.7. Could always drop back to 29.5. Even though I'm not the PRS or polished shooter, I do believe I see better POI behavior for the 29.7's as opposed to 29.5. 2700 neighborhood puts me in good shape for a hunting load.
Footnote as per Trashy, the Lever does seem to be cleaner than CFE. So with a few more ft/s and a cleaner burn (CFE has never been known to be "clean"), Lever gets the nod.
I will now try to find a 2810-ish load for the 95 Sst's.
Footnote as per Trashy, the Lever does seem to be cleaner than CFE. So with a few more ft/s and a cleaner burn (CFE has never been known to be "clean"), Lever gets the nod.
I will now try to find a 2810-ish load for the 95 Sst's.