04-15-2025, 03:52 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-15-2025, 03:53 PM by cuttingedge.)
FWIW, the 6 arc I'm loading for is a Ruger American Gen 2 Predator with a 22" barrel. I found a good deal on some Berger 95gr Classic Hunters. I used Leverevolution and worked my way up to 30 grains. 30 is where I found the best accuracy and no pressure signs. Since this was in the winter, I dropped down to 29.5 grains which still gave me acceptable accuracy. I'm primarily a hunter, so under an inch is fine. I will try 30 grains again when the temps warm up. I'm not telling you to use this load data, as it is in my particular rifle and what works for it. You must do your own load development and my recommendation is to start by following published load data, and be sure to use load data for a gas gun if you are loading for one as bolt guns can handle higher pressures.
With Hornady factory ammo, my bolt gun did not like the 103gr ELDX. Oddly, it shot the 105 and 108 grain offerings pretty well. I also tried the Hornady Varmint load and it shot pretty well. I'm certain I could load for it with some tweaking and get better results.
My gas gun shoots the Hornady 103gr ELDX factory loads very well, so I probably won't load for it.
With Hornady factory ammo, my bolt gun did not like the 103gr ELDX. Oddly, it shot the 105 and 108 grain offerings pretty well. I also tried the Hornady Varmint load and it shot pretty well. I'm certain I could load for it with some tweaking and get better results.
My gas gun shoots the Hornady 103gr ELDX factory loads very well, so I probably won't load for it.
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