Thread: ELD-Match for hunting?

Originally Posted by Mooseman

I know this thread was aimed more at the ELD M bullet but instead of starting a new thread on ELD X bullet performance I have added it in here. Since shooting the sambar with a 178 gr ELD X with good results we have had a few go down to various calibers and those bullets. First with a 260 and 143 gr ELD X and a hit in the spine at 70 odd yards resulted in instant death , bullet damage was minimal losing a few kg's of meat. Next was with Beeman's 260 again at 276 yds through the spine again , dropped on spot required a follow up shot, I shot the yearling with my 270 Win and 145 ELD X at same range but gut shot it animal ran about 10 meters and was finished off with a further shot.( Not the best shooting on these two but it was a bit rushed as we jumped them on a clear cut while we were cruising in the truck)
Another friend of ours who I load ammo for in 7 mm 08 using the 150 gr ELD X has taken two animals ( one a Rusa the other a Red spiker ) both down on the spot.
Yesterday I managed to trip over a nice spiker and at 50 yards knocked him over with my 270 and 145 gr ELD X, he dropped and rolled down the hill, regained his knees and staggered about 10 meters and died.
Velocity of the various loads are: 300 Win Mag and 178 gr 3003 fps, 260 Rem and 143 gr 2772 fps, 7mm08 and 150 gr 2740 fps , 270 Win and 145 gr at 3114 fps.
Overall we are pleased so far with the ELD X on game and for accuracy. Couple of pics fro yesterday.Attachment 80170Attachment 80171Attachment 80172
Pictures of damage are the 270 and 145 gr ELD X

Good stuff! Have a great Christmas @Mooseman