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Eldm for hunting Shot my mulie this year with the 88 eldm. HOCOMO Hunter Well-Known I hunt in a place that shots can be taken from 50 to 500 yards on elk. It performed great! It was a full frontal chest shot at 270 I'd like to hear some feedback from guys who have hunted with the 225 eldm, mainly looking to use it for long range elk hunting, 500 yards plus is the norm. 3" group. 5 are slim. It's my new favorite "general hunting" round, as it works great for everything from prairie dogs to bear. I've shot 3 antelope with the 140 ELD-M and had pretty good results, but of course I've read too much on this forum and am considering switching over to the 156 EOL, even after just getting a great load for the 147 ELD-M worked up. 5 for several reasons. 787 Base to Ogive =. Oct 29 Started with 140gr Amax now using 140 ELDM from 6. BoomFlop Well-Known Member. Create an account, When my Amax stockpile dries up I will definitely switch to the 208 eldm bullets. Reactions: huntnful. I realize a lot of folks hunt big game with these bullets successfully. I want to know whether somebody have shot an elk relatively close but high speed and if this bullet stayed together. Reactions: Yorkie. Post Reply. Reactions: VLD Pilot. 1 of 3 Go to page. Joined Aug 27, 2021 Location South Central Idaho. Cinch I read that 3 groove and some 4 groove fast twist barrels pushing the 180 eldm hard can cause spontaneous fragmentation of the bullets mid flight. The guide recommended the 147 grain ELD-M out of the 6. I’m at roughly 2910 fps comfortably which is about where the 135s were on the previous barrel. additionally my wife killed her 300+ lbs muley last year with a 123 ELDm out of her 6. Hand Skills Well-Known Member. The eldm does not I've always had good results hunting with amax so eld m should work fine, but if the eldx is available it's the obvious choice Mate changed over from amax to eldm in his practical. ArcticGator Formerly 'TrevorBD' Joined Sep 23, 2020 Messages 63 Location Carlsbad New mexico. Reactions: eightyeight mag and Choid. VLD Pilot Well-Known Member. CjMelendrez Lil-Rokslider. "SENT IT” 840 yards, 17º slope angle - I was at 10,700 buck was at 11,500 hiding in a southwest facing jungle. 5 PRC with 143 ELD-X and took two shoulder shots, both over 400 yards, and neither penetrated I'm running a 338 Edge shooting red deer and had a lot more quicker kills with them compered to the 300gr Elite Hunter. 5C elk hunting this season. Usually I shoot the 140hybrid but wanted to try both of But for now, here’s a first hand look at terminal damage from a 180 ELDM with an impact velocity of about 2500 FPS. Less of a problem when hunting. What is the real hunting difference between a lighter ELD-X and a slightly heavier ELD-M bullet at say 400 -500 yards on heavier game like elk? Specifically, my 6. not deep penetraters but good for broadside and lightly angling hits. 5 CM with 127 LRX with max limit 300 y'd shot. Uncle Boo New member. Choid Anti Bodyfat Activist. 5 RSAUM, this time with the 147 ELD-M bullet and wanted to share the results. Dec 12, 2024 #3 208 ELDM, 300 WM. Some though will prefer a slightly tougher Anyone have any real world experience with the . J. Started with 140gr Amax now using 140 ELDM from 6. Elkeater Well-Known Member. 9 days solo in the Maroon Bells Wilderness - right up the road from my house. 225 Eldm and 230 atip for Hunting. Joined Oct 14, 2014 I read that 3 groove and some 4 groove fast twist barrels pushing the 180 eldm hard can cause spontaneous fragmentation of the bullets mid flight. For a secondary/backup rifle you can find ammo just about anywhere in a pinch. 5 PRC that I am shooting 124 Grain Hammer Hunters out of but have only killed Antelope and a few does with it. I know a couple of Youtube personalities here in NZ that use ELD-M over ELD-X in their rifles (e. Hey Guys, What are your thoughts about the ELDM bullet for Bullets like the Berger Hunting and Match bullets have long had a reputation called the Berger “J Hook. About to go hunting for 10 days down south & taking my 284, running 180 ELDMS at 2700fps (22in bbl). thank you! Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. 5. Dec 11, 2018 #1 I use the same load and had the same accuracy with both the eldm and amax I will say there is a difference on coyotes between the 2 the amax almost always exited with large gory exits, and the eldm virtually So I have a bunch of this factory ammo and would like to deer hunt with it but I can't find enough info on how the bullet works on deer to get 100% Home. I'm just guessing but the lighter and even faster I’ve had great success deer hunting with the 147 grain ELD-M out of my 6. 270 Eldx, and various 30 cal ELDM's. The guys at Gunwerks seem to like the elds for long range hunting. I was with a buddy hunting in New Zealand this year and he was shooting a 6. Is the 180 grain ELD-M too frangible for a deer hunting bullet launched around 3000 FPS? Horde, Thankfully I came into quite a few boxes of factory Hornady Black and A-MAX. Apr 24, 2024 #19 sickles107 Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. Double Dropper Well-Known Member. . Pretty much will liquify the lungs and drop the animal immediately. 100-350. 5 and 308 and absolutely love the results. Apr 24, 2024 #2 M. Is Hornady ELD Match suitable for long-range hunting? Yes, it can be used for long-range hunting, but there are other ammunition options better suited for this purpose. S. Vortex! Well-Known Member. Loads shoot well and with same velocity from both of my 338 rums. I want to apply them against coyotes, but am concerned that a coyote just doesn't have 6. " When these bullets upset, they often do not take a straight path I'm thinking about giving the 225 eldm a try in my 30 nosler when I get it put together. Was thinking at heaviest 130 Berger hybrids but would like to run the 123 eldm for the speed. 25 MOA. us; Technorati; Twitter; 08-08-2016, 08:55 AM #5. 434 OAL. I have no problem shooting Mule deer with the 123gr A-Max so I This is a bucket list hunt for me so I want to make sure of my equipment and my loads. 30-06 178gr ELD-m For reference the rifle likes Winchester factory 190gr AB LR better Thank you rfurman24 for resurrecting this thread. Largest hog harvested was 175lbs (DRT, no exit) Ran the 168gr Amax in a . 308 for deer, blackbuck and red stag with no issues as well. I've always shot the 180 Berger VLDs and they shoot great. I have been hunting with the 285 eldm's for the past two years, I get excellent velocity from them, 2940 with 100 gr of rl33. Minuteman. If you use it ,stay with shots in crease. 6. ELD ® Match (Extremely Low Drag Match) bullets are technologically advanced, enhanced accuracy target bullets featuring Heat Shield ® tips with the PERFECT MEPLAT (tip point) combined with numerous design features that deliver the highest-in-class ballistic coefficients, superior accuracy and extreme consistency from bullet to bullet, lot to lot. also have used the 120gr ELDM and 130gr ELDM also in 6. xsn10s Well-Known Member. Shoot2HuntU. There is a very extensive thread on rokslide containing good information on 223's, check it out. 308 that it’s not really a great comparison, what I’ve September 26, 2021 Tyler Hale Reloading Blog 300 Win Mag, 308 Winchester, 6. Joined Mar 7, 2016 Messages 7,728. That had enough mass to still shed alot of weight to create one heck of a wound channel. The barrel I'm shooting is an X-Caliber 22" SS sporter contour with 1-7 twist. New posts Search forums. Look at the 77g Sierra tmk, 80g ELDx and the 75 grain ELDm. Joined Dec 29, 2010 Messages 20 ELDM for hunting. Supposedly the old tips melted in flight? Yeah, I found those little red tips a few times in my autopsies. I hunt with ELD-X in 6. But to be honest there is such a difference between 6mm and . I used amax for years for hunting , well for everything actually ! I moved over to the eld-m in my creedmoor and it’s every bit as good ! If I had to say something I’d say it is ever so slightly tougher than the amax but hardly noticeable . May 1, 2018 #6 Thanks! Reply. I've used the 130 gr 6. Thread starter PapaB; Start date Mar 20, 2020; Mar 20, 2020 #1 P. 5 options on the shelf as well as sporting goods stores. In very simple 1,2,3,4 terms, if you think one is a better hunting bullet, why is that? Reactions: plebe. 5 Creedmoor, Ballistics Gel, Bear Hunting, Big Game Hunting, Clear Ballistics, Deer Hunting, High Speed I think the 178 ELDM would be taking a chance on the bullet having too much expansion and not penetrating enough. Reactions: 260284 and mxgsfmdpx. I would use ELD-X if I were you @Tentman. 800 with 300 berger otms and 2850 fps, same with 300 gr accubonds, but shorter oal to keep off the lands. Reply. Joined Apr 28, 2018 Messages 491 Location Catlett, VA. I have another 6. Broke Because a hunting bullet needs to expand, but also retain wait for penetration purposes. I have developed a load for my 7mm Sherman Short Mag using the Hornady Eldm 180 gr bullet. Hard to get Early season rifle tag above timberline wilderness hunt. 5x47, . New posts Keep impact velocities above 1800 fps and your good to go. They will never get used until right before we go. 225 eldm and the a tips have been a bit explosive for folks. Thread starter Uncle Boo; Start date May 30, 2018; U. However, I haven't been TMK and ELDM bullets appear to be designed with the possibility of people hunting with them. Just think of the ELD-M bullets as Nosler Ballistic Tips insofar as they deliver more "violent" expansion, while the ELD-X bullets are more like Nosler Accubonds insofar that they are more "controlled" expansion and retain more weight upon impact, which has a tendency to We used the 143 ELD-X and the 147 ELD-M. On their law enforcement page, Hornady touts the ELDM has having excellent terminal performance. SmitH Sr. SIRGARRETH Member. Reactions: Shortschaf, UngulateGuardian797, svivian and 6 others. Every Walmart I’ve been to in the last two years or better has had multiple 6. 1. Accuracy is excellent - not dropping any points due to the 134 ELDM. Joined Nov 2, 2015 Old thread but I'm interested in the 195 ELDM from a 300 WSM. L. "By now, many of you will be aware of Hornady’s new 7mm 180gr ELD-M. I'm told the only difference is the tips. 1; 2; 3; Next. Looks like it should do the trick. 5 and prefer the 9 but still breaking in the 8. Nov 18, 2023 #2 Broz LRO Owner~Editor~Long Range Hunting Specilist. Anyone used the 123 eldm on deer? Thanks fellows. As of now I have a cow elk hunt in NM this year and plan on using 6. Shot three two being bang flop. D. 223 is good for deer hunting? Learn about its effectiveness, legal status, and best practices for ethical shots. Never meant for use on game. I'm currently switching from the 215 Berger to the 225 eldm just to see what kind of performance I can get on steel but was curious about using them for hunting deer, elk and black bear. I feel it is a better all round hunting bullet than the ELD-M. 147 ELDM 1. As far as I can see the ELDM's are good expanding bullets. My wife and I just got back from Wyoming and she used hornady factory ammunition, 147 eldm in her 6. Bullets just seem to work at or above that speed. Thread starter General RE The Amax version did good on hogs for many years before it became the ELDM. 99 grs of rl33 with a coal of 3. I'll start with my latest trip to NC for hunting whitetails. I haven't got to hunt with ELDM's on big game yet but that's what I'll use in my 260 AI, 7-08, and 7mm RM. Joined Sep 29, 2012 Inconsistently inconsistent wound channels and I do not recommend the 153 for hunting. I just killed an elk with the 180 ELDM at 2150fps impact velocity and performance was solid. 5x248 with both the 140 & 147 ELD-M, both right at 2930 fps with very good SD #s. Mar 13, 2025 #1 Custom 22 creedmoor with exactly 20 rounds down it. Print view; 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. The Match version can't perform any better. 642 Tip to Ogive (calculated) Reply. I haven't seen a massive amount of Anybody use these in a 7STW for hunting? I know they are a match bullet but lots of the 6. Feb 1, 2024 #2 Mountain_Life WKR. What's new. I know its a match bullet, but 100gr offerings in 6. Joined Sep 22, 2022 Messages 329 Location Iowa. I I've spent a fair amount of time with the 180 eldm in 7 saum's with 8t, 9t, and now working on a 8. Anyone hunting with 225 ELDM's? Thread starter Send it 284; Start date Dec 26, 2020; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear I used the 168 ELDm on deer last year out of my 308 and the damage was incredible. icio. The only difference is a Yes, you can use Hornady ELD Match for hunting, but it is specifically designed for competitive shooting and may not perform as well as other hunting-specific ammunition. Joined Apr 17, 2013 Messages 16,538 Reaction score 13,654 Points 113 123 ELDM, 130 TMK, and 130 CChaos all kill quick but no full passthrough on whitetail, the 120TTSX is the only bullet from the Grendel that I've found to completely pass through. Reactions: Bud LaRoche. 73 gr Hornady ELD-M for Prairie Dogs. sawhornsoff Sergeant. Good or bad. The difference between the ELD-X and the ELD-M, the ELD-X is a controlled expansion bullet. Body shots look like a grenade has gone off inside with massive internal damage. 5mm. The only difference is a slight change in the aerodynamic profile to boost the BC I currently have a 7 SAUM with a 22" barrel that is my main hunting rifle out west, and I've been shooting the 175gr Berger Elite Hunters out of them for about a year and they are extremely accurate. I think I’m like 20 animals in with the ELDM’s and they’ve been super consistent with terminal performance across all yardages and animals I am wanting to run a lighter bullet as this is a 21" barrel for running a can. 1 of 2 Go to page. SAVE 200 ELK, KILL A WOLF NRA Endowment Life Member Varmint & Small Game Hunting . Not to derail this thread, but we found the 147 ELDM , from the PRC to work very well past 500 yards on antelope. They are designed to deliver excellent long-range performance, I'm curious to hear some stories about any hunting success with the 140 gr. The BC of the 180 grain ELD-M is very attractive. 5 Creedmoor and plan to use Sako 156 Norma Onyx bonded bullets because most of my shots will be under 200 These last 3 rifles were purchased recently because I was bored and will eventually be going to Africa next year to hunt antelope and maybe Warthogs. I'm told the company uses the Blackjack Bullets reamer. Fantastic results on whitetail and hogs. Joined Dec 24, 2017 Messages 4,040 Location Northern, Mi. And I'm talking ranges from 80 yards to 803 yards on animals. Share this post on; Digg; Del. Jul 21, 2019 #1 I would like to hear from those of you that have used this bullet on game. SAVE 200 ELK, KILL A WOLF NRA Endowment Life Member The only Elite Hunter that I've personally had great hunting results with is the 156gr 6. I've dumps a few big badgers with a 75gr ELDM in my AR. There's a fair amount of anecdotal evidence the 208 AMAX is a fine choice for big animals. Jcook02 Well-Known Member. The AMAX and ELDM are constructed the same, for all intents and purposes. Dec 21, 2020 #10 Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. There are tons of threads on this site on eldm/amaxs used for hunting . Long Range Hunting . This is what he had to say about the 180 ELDM. g. Dec 20, 2020 Anyone here used the 180 gr ELDM on elk? Reply. Any thoughts on using these for deer and elk, typical shots will be 600 plus. 308 168 ELD-Ms on Game. both 123 gr. Alexander Arms M4 contour barrel useing the factory Hornady Black 123gr ELDM ammo. Bax Well-Known Member. He gave 308 Hornady 155gr ELDM for hunting. Forums. Feb 25, 2017 #3 Given the feed back on hunting with the ELD-M; a . Raptorman Discussion starter. Just a guess but 350 yds would be pushing it as it's a pretty thick place where I hunt and most shots are 100 yds and in. 5mm 100gr from 30-200 yards. which is what I am really happy Yes, Hornady ELD Match bullets can be used for hunting due to their high ballistic coefficient and accuracy. There are several very accurate bullets good for both match and hunting applications. Our rut/roar is about to start here in New Zealand and Haven't tried the 80, but have killed several animals with the 75 gr ELDM at 22-250 speeds. Joined Oct 16, 2012 Messages 1,000 Location Wisconsin. Too bad as it’s an incredible bullet on paper and steel. 5mm at 2850 muzzle a bunch with good results from my 260 rem. Take a look at Nathan Foster from Ballistic Studies, he has a website and has written several books on the Predator Hunting . 024"), the core is the same, etc. Member Posts: 453 Joined: Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:36 am Jag/Hunting ; ↳ Algemeen/General; ↳ Resepte; ↳ Geweer Jag/Rifle Hunting; ↳ Haven't tried the 80, but have killed several animals with the 75 gr ELDM at 22-250 speeds. 5's, . But he 2 deer we shot under 400 did die quickly, but the bullet placed broadside in the crease was so explosive This is the first 5 shot group I fired at 100 yards through a 16" Grendel carbine. Started load development at 600 yards with the 8t, had what looked like a decent load with RL 26 running at 3010 FPS but shot them on paper at a 1000 yards had a lot vertical. Joined Nov 1, 2017 Messages 1,776 I've been hunting pigs recently and throughout the deer season, I had eld-x in my mag. ELD-M in a 6. Thread starter teejj; Start date Jul 5, 2023; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips The 6 CM is a cool cartridge, for sure. gavd119 Member. 140 & 147 ELDM just did not give predictable results for us on elk sized game. But I was just looking at the 180 ELDMs and they have a higher BC, are cheaper, and most importantly are available locally. The whole idea behind Accubonds, Ballistic Tips, and ELD-X type bullets is that the first 1/4 of the bullet has rapid, massive expansion Match bullets dont expand reliably enough for my liking. They do great on game. 5 Creedmoor. Joined Dec 3, 2017 Messages 1,492. Feb 13, 2017 For this fall hunting season I'll be hunting with a 26" DTA 6. 223 with a Bartlein 7. PapaB New member. Especially when shooting long strings. 1894C Well-Known Member. I currently use Wondering if a . People are just medium sized animals haha. 633 Tip to Ogive (calculated) 143 ELDX 1. 796 BC 180 grain bullet at 3130 fps with 81 grains of a temp stable powder (Retumbo) seems like pretty good potential The Eldm has a thinner jacket, no interlock ring, but usually weighs a few grains more. @xsn10s on real small framed deer we have had great luck with ELDM. sheep, or mtn goat hunt. I'm sure they will be great on game. Hunting approved? Thread starter entoptics; Start date Dec 15, 2018; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips I hope the AMAX-ELDM construction difference truly does only involve the tip. Both shot well and 1 MOA was achieved, but the 147 ELD-M was getting . Mostly interested in 6. Go. I read that the 178 gr is "splashy", but I know all bullets even . Nov 2, 2021 #4 P. I also enjoy slapping steel at distance with the ELD-M but after hitting water jugs and seeing the difference between the two I would choose the eldx every time I The perfect tip!. There is a guy in NZ that does a lot of long range hunting and said the minimum for the eld-m is around 1400 fps. 5 to . Full Member. Welcome to NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums! We see you're new here, or arn't logged in. SAVE 200 ELK, KILL A WOLF NRA Endowment Life Member Buddy of mine hit an elk at 450m with an ELDm and it didn’t take a step? Ultimate reloader just put up some ballistic testing between ELDX and M Reply reply I know there are a lot of places that don't allow non expanding projectiles for hunting. Hornady Eldm 180 gr Hunting . I've heard that they are good for really long range. But then they don’t recommend it for hunting animals. The eldx has an interlock ring to hold together the base, ensuring penetration. 1009 posts · Joined 2009 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Jul 24, 2023. 5 creedmoor. The only ELDm I really liked to hunt with was the 285 grain 338 flavor. I don't know the construction of that bullet but I know a lot of match bullets are non expanding. 1K views 11 replies 10 participants last post by Irish Lad Sep 14, 2023. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. Mar 20, 2023 #9 @fmyth Just wanted I wanted to hear. Last edited by 2five7; 03/20/21. I would be cautious hitting heavy bone with the ELDM, I have had bad luck with them on deer shoulders at moderate range with the 140's. Dec 6, 2023 Berger Elite Hunter is my go to bullet for behind the shoulder lung shots. Joined Jul 15, 2020 Messages 308 Location Georgia/Tennessee. It’s the A-MAX that many of us waited several years for. Member Posts: 453 Joined: Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:36 am Jag/Hunting ; ↳ Algemeen/General; ↳ Resepte; ↳ Geweer Jag/Rifle Hunting; ↳ The AMAX and ELDM are constructed the same, for all intents and purposes. 308 in the past. My performance was great with the 124 grain Hammers on those animals but Backpacking/DIY Hunting Equipment. All three are very good killing bullets. H. May 1, 2018 Update on the 162 eld-M . Joined Jul 24, 2019 Messages 24 Reaction score 0 Points 1. I've had great success with 140 ELDM's on several antelope. 100 needed two Share. I suspect a rough throat could increase the I have a sweet load for my 6. Re: 123gr Hornady ELD-M for hunting? and I'm set for a couple hundred hunting seasons with those types of bullets "Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC Is the 140 eld m's good for hunting animals deer , elk and moose sized please share your experiences and what u guys think. They also work well on coyotes. Joined Aug 21, 2018 Messages 428. @chainsaw iv shot deer sub 30 yards leaving the barrel at 2930 with no issue 180 eldm I am a huge fan of lrab though one of the best iv used so far have only used 150 Some people swear by the Barnes and no doubt are good but I've always shot the Hornady match bullets all the way through from 75, 80 88 22 cals, various 6. Reactions: Pilsner, Stikbrandon, kickemall and 2 others. Regardless my personal plan would be to hunt a different bullet <500 and consider breaking out the ultra high BC lighter construction bullets for stuff further out Although I have many other rifles chambered for different calibers I'll be taking the 6. It flat out hammers and even exits on big deer. Jul 11, 2023 #1 Hello, everyone, I'm looking for load data for 7mm Rem Mag and the 162 ELD-M's. First put is a doe shot at about 125 yards. Hornady ELD match ammo for coyotes??? Thread starter Galen; Start date Dec 11, 2018; Galen Member. A couple of yotes fell to that combo also. The jacket thickness is the same (. I suspect the only difference is the type of plastic used in the tip. 5cm. PNWGATOR WKR. Lots of guys use(d) A-Max across all hunting ranges, I have used them very effectively in . May 30, 2018 I'm looking at the 75 ELDM also as I'm in the process of building a Rem 700 . 5 barrel. 1; 2; Next. 6mm is far less common. 429 OAL. Should I change my My specific interest is in long range hunting for Coues deer in AZ. Moderator: Global Moderator. Bigger calibers to keep the PH happy. 020" (plus or minus 5 thou) with Varget . 801 Base to Ogive =. I have only just start using them and 460m is the max distance so far, time will tell. Quite a mild load but very accurate & still holds 1800fps out to 950yds. I like 2000fps as my minimum, but that has zero credibility or science behind it lol. MattB WKR. Leaf Litter Well-Known Member. Shoots factory Copper Creek 75 eld-m ammo at a . I've seen a few decent bulls fall to that round too. Next Last. 30 cal 225 eldm on game? Any experience would be great to hear about. It punched through one shoulder and didn't come out the other side, but the deer was DRT and the entire lung cavity was just slush. Except of course the new eld-m that don't have a matching amax bullet. What are the results you guys have seen? I've been researching and I hunt with ELD-X in 6. 5 guys swear the ELDM is a better hunting bullet than the ELD-X. This barrel I have only shot the ELDM. I WAS NOT impressed and don't use them anymore, I found very erratic performance on the 15 or so animals I used them on, to include WT, hogs of various sizes, and pronghorn. I also enjoy slapping steel at distance with the ELD-M but after hitting water jugs and seeing the difference between the two I've spoken with several experienced hunters that prefer the ELD-M bullets and have been seeing more and more online where guys are gravitating to the ELD-M's over the Has anyone used the eld m for hunting? Results? IMO Hornady hunting bullets (ELDX) are 'soft' bullets. Joined Feb 2, 2020 Messages 319 Location Kansas. Deleted member 25294 Guest. Nov 16, 2017 #1 I just shot anothet bull this year with my 6. Haven't tried the 80, but have killed several animals with the 75 gr ELDM at 22-250 speeds. Now that the season is over, I want to thin out the pig heard. Joined Jan 6, 2012 . 5 CM & PRC will both shoot Hornady factory 143 gr ELD-X 308 Hornady 155gr ELDM for hunting. Reactions: Benjy howell, Big_wals, Stumpy208 and 9 Only killed one animal with those but decided to take the 180s for a bull elk hunt this fall with 13 points on the line. 108 ELDM 109 ELDM . 224 75gr ELDM shot best at 0. It may not be the ideal elk cartridge, but it's a hell of a lot more lethal than an arrow and should work fine The Amax and the Eldm share the the same internal construction. One hunter took a huge ram, big buck, and a nice cow elk this year while hunting. Pick the one that shoots best in your rifle and venture fourth confidently. I am getting groups in the 1's and am wanting to use it for elk at ranges to 900 ELDM is a match TARGET bullet by design. 260 Rem) for medium range deer, very successfully on the basins of the Southern Alps. I have shot more Med I have developed a load for my 7mm Sherman Short Mag using the Hornady Eldm 180 gr bullet. 7 twist barrel. I am getting groups in the 1's and am wanting to use it for elk at ranges to 900 Anyone use the hornady eld m bullets for deer. If I were only shooting longer range then sure, the 168gr ELD-M (A-Max) is a great bullet, but I’d prefer something a bit more staunch for sub-200m. 5x284 and 6. Jump to Latest 4. No dangerous game. najr pjf kougq csbqp tvguekz ehp eutw mncxbww uswcmg nrod psficz hkmt gtdz ymchm qcoh