08-24-2020, 01:50 PM
Another pointer, the 120 Eldm is "stubbier" up front which limits its seating coal. Try the 123 Eldm (same powder wts), its a more slender frontal portion, you should get better results and longer coal ability. Made for the Grendel.
With that 16" faxon, when you get a chrony to shoot over, you should look for 120 class speeds in the 2410-2450 range.
That 120 SMK is a very forgiving bullet and load. LR1955 on this forum recommends it for seeing if your barrel is any good.
I found the faxon barrels to be fairly good, not match grade like a Lilja but decent shooters.
Last point: I have put a muzzle brake on my rifles to help me in controlling recoil and muzzle flip. I know others say they don't need it but it helps me. If you want, try a VG 65 gamma (6.5 caliber) and a jam nut (not a crush washer) and that will help your muzzle control. Not very expensive but really an excellent MB.
With that 16" faxon, when you get a chrony to shoot over, you should look for 120 class speeds in the 2410-2450 range.
That 120 SMK is a very forgiving bullet and load. LR1955 on this forum recommends it for seeing if your barrel is any good.
I found the faxon barrels to be fairly good, not match grade like a Lilja but decent shooters.
Last point: I have put a muzzle brake on my rifles to help me in controlling recoil and muzzle flip. I know others say they don't need it but it helps me. If you want, try a VG 65 gamma (6.5 caliber) and a jam nut (not a crush washer) and that will help your muzzle control. Not very expensive but really an excellent MB.
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