Posted by denny mcdaniels on Feb 23, 2019 in Product Review, Reloading Components, Rifle Cartridge Reloading
HORNADY #3074 ,308 diameter, 30 caliber 178 grain ELD-X bullet. (click here) This bullet has a G1 ballistic coefficient of .552, overall a long sleek bullet that has a reputation for excellent accuracy and has proven record on big game situations. The ELD-X line is a bullet that can serve both in competition and hunting applications.
The below target is showcasing a 100 yard 5 shot group from a Remington Model 700 Varmint rifle with a fluted stainless barrel shortened to 22 inches. This rifle is chambered in 308 Winchester. The load tested is Lapua brass, Federal #210 primers and a powder charge of 40.3 grains of Varget. The muzzle velocity is recorded at 2,525 FPS
