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And now... add the Hornady 134 ELDM to the mix !
Announced, what, last year? Still not available. Vaporware doesn't count, in my book.
I've been shooting them. Got a 100 count test pack. They work.
And they are in production now and shipping very soon.
And they are in production now and shipping very soon.
If you hover over the pic it says 25 SAUM
How many blew up?And now... add the Hornady 134 ELDM to the mix !
@Sendero_Man tell me about your 25 SAUM, I'm still on the fence between that and the 25 PRC, PRC because of, well, Lapua brass....
I ran 131 blackjacks with 58gr rl26 at 3280 from a 26" barrel, it's shot well. Had velocity up to near 3400 before major psi. Was on a Tikka, high end action with a proper 1-1/16 tenon would likely run faster. Saum is hard to argue against, none the aw2 clicker undersized chamber oversized brass BS.
This is exactly my load in 25 SAUM. Right at 3200FPS. Took it to a mile on several occasions.
@XTREM HTR16 It's a 7.5 at 26", running the 134 at 3194 for PRS / and way under NRL limits. Extremely easy to load for. See no reason to push it when it's 5.2 at 1000 right now
Had zero failures and making brass is a single step. I run Hornady Brass just like I always do in my 6.5 SAUM
Had zero failures and making brass is a single step. I run Hornady Brass just like I always do in my 6.5 SAUM
I’m so glad to see 1/4-bores getting mainstream again. Way too long overdue, but better late, than never. 
Thanks, I've still got a box of brass from George sitting in the gun room waiting on the RP 300 SAUM brass to wear out....@XTREM HTR16 It's a 7.5 at 26", running the 134 at 3194 for PRS / and way under NRL limits. Extremely easy to load for. See no reason to push it when it's 5.2 at 1000 right now
Had zero failures and making brass is a single step. I run Hornady Brass just like I always do in my 6.5 SAUM
Which reminds me, I need to send that RP brass to you to anneal!! Text incoming.
I got an in stock notification today from precision reloading for the hornady 134s. Didn't get to em in time! SOLD OUT! Anybody on here get a hold of some?
Midway has the new hornady 25 cal in stock limit 2.
www.midwayusa.com
Hornady ELD Match Bullets 25 Cal (257 Diameter) 134 Grain Polymer Tip
Conventional polymer tips in high BC bullets melt in flight. Hornady engineers discovered that conventional bullet tip materials in streamlined, high BC...
www.midwayusa.com If these are like any the other heavy for cal eldm bullets, they'll likely have a mile of bearing surface. Likely need 180k freebore. I wish my chamber was set up that way regardless, as even with my 150k freebore, 135 Bergers are getting below nk/shoulder any deeper than 45k jump. I've found 40-80k works quite well with them.Midway has the new hornady 25 cal in stock limit 2.
Hornady ELD Match Bullets 25 Cal (257 Diameter) 134 Grain Polymer Tip
Conventional polymer tips in high BC bullets melt in flight. Hornady engineers discovered that conventional bullet tip materials in streamlined, high BC...
For eldm, I usually start around 50-60k jump if my chamber has the freebore to keep only Boat tail below the neck.
BTO on 134 ELDM is .588 OAL is 1.445
BTO on 135 Berger is .587 OAL is 1.400
BTO on 135 Berger is .587 OAL is 1.400
Look at the difference in boat tail lengths. Bearing is near 0.050 longer than Berger? Can't tell but that bullet needs 180-200k freebore by the looks of it.
The diagram I’m posting should be your reamer. The only difference I see over version 1 is a little more clearance in the throat to lessen the need for neck turning. Hope it’s been shooting well for you.
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Anyone shooting them suppressed? Thoughts on recoil impulse?
It’s got a little bit sharper impulse to me, but part of that is I’m running a cf barrel. I actually just switched over to a brake to run for some upcoming matches to help me stay on target while shooting positional shots.
This isn’t to say it’s bad, it’s not. Pretty much think 6.5 creed as far as recoil goes. Outside of comps, I’m always suppressed. This rifle is lighter weight and used for run and gun style matches, so it’s very purpose driven running a brake on it.
