The Hornady manual for 7-08 162 grain A-Max was very good for my 162 ELD-X. I ended up with 2653 at 39 grains of IMR 8208 XBR. I've never gotten anything that close with Nosler Data.
I have some 140 Partition. This is a copy paste of what I posted in an other thread earlier this year. I purchased them from Midway. Attached is the picture I posted.
"I have .284 Partitions with a cannelure that were listed as overruns versus seconds. My research found they were probably...
I recently loaded new Lapua brass with 39 grains of IMR 8208 XBR under 162 ELD-X bullets. I got good groups at 2653 fps and a 4.7 SD. I may mess with seating depth next spring. My rifle is a Bergara B-14 Hunter. I'll be ordering a custom elevation turret. I don't have 150 ELD-X bullets but...
I have .284 Partitions with a cannelure that were listed as overruns versus seconds. My research found they were probably overruns for Federal. My research also found that the cannelure is cut into the jacket versus crimped. The cannelure on mine are smooth. No crimp looking grooves. I hope...
My one box of Nosler 280 AI looks like the one on the right in ridge runner's picture. Thank you everyone for contributing information.
The head stamp brass on the left looks counterfeit at best (just a thought). I would definitely be interested if Nosler approves that lack of quality in the...
Thank you for all the replies.
The post about the poor quality prepped Nosler brass concerns me. I have a box that I paid a high price for. I haven't gone through them yet. Disturbing for sure. I was hoping a Noser Rep/ Moderator would chime in as to why their brass is not available for...