I have a 7-08 that runs ELD-X 162’s @ 2653 out of a 22”. Last year I removed the scope from the rail and the barreled action from the stock to have the barrel threaded. Eventually I put it all back together and went out to shoot this fall to see if it was close. I shot one at 50 to check...
I don't even reload shot shells for trap and skeet anymore... Once the last of my 1k reloads are gone I will suck it up for a case of gun clubs when needed.
I'm getting ready to load some 140 BT's for my 22" 7mm-08 Bergara Hunter. I know it will spin 162 ELD-X with 39 grains of IMR 8208. I got good groups at 2653 fps and a 4.7 SD. Going to use Big Game for the 140 BT's. Redding body die and a lee collet die :)