Thread: 260 bull tahr projectiles

Originally Posted by Tribrit

I really dont understand this obsession people have for shooting sturdily built animals with match grade bullets....

ELDMs are a long range target bullet.
So are VLD's. So are ELDX.

People designed the Accubond, the TTSX and the Partition for a reason. Use them.
If it were me, I'd go Barnes 127gr LRX and develop a good load for it. They work.

Have you actually tried ELD-Ms on game, or did you read about them on the internet?

ELD-M is a match bullet, but it’s also the best long range bullet on game. I have used them in a variety of cartridges, along with A-Max on a variety of game over many years on 3 continents. ELD-X is a game bullet through and through, and a good one at that.

TTSX and Partition are both excellent bullets at close to medium range, but are not good at longer ranges. LRX is also a poor choice at long range. Just my opinions, but with respect, I think your views are off.

Originally Posted by Spitfire

Have you actually tried ELD-Ms on game, or did you read about them on the internet?

ELD-M is a match bullet, but it’s also the best long range bullet on game. I have used them in a variety of cartridges, along with A-Max on a variety of game over many years on 3 continents. ELD-X is a game bullet through and through, and a good one at that.

TTSX and Partition are both excellent bullets at close to medium range, but are not good at longer ranges. LRX is also a poor choice at long range. Just my opinions, but with respect, I think your views are off.

Let's put it this way.
Iv shot more Thar than all of you put together. I promise you that.
I have used every projectile mentioned on this thread. And a few others.

There comes a time where a person needs to learn from mistakes. I'm only trying to give my view that shooting bull Thar with bullets made from tin foil eventually ends badly.

OK, that’s your opinion, but others will differ.

ELD-M is indeed a thin jacketed bullet (but not tinfoil) that breaks up on impact at low velocities. That’s what makes it a good LR bullet and a not so good option at close range and high velocities.

Your favoured bullets are good close up, but poor at long range. There’s no all round solution.

Guess we will just have to agree to disagree, and I will go on using my ELDs successfully.

Partition for close stuff and ELD-M for longer stuff would be the go.

Sorry - that was directed at Tribrit, who I meant to quote.