Thread: The good old ELDX

Keep in mind that caliber size and weights of each eldx all perform differently. Magnum vs standard fps also dictates performance in close so one eldx(or any projectile) is not the same result on game as the next.

Originally Posted by Gkp

Keep in mind that caliber size and weights of each eldx all perform differently. Magnum vs standard fps also dictates performance in close so one eldx(or any projectile) is not the same result on game as the next.

You are quite right to make a perfect bullet for standard and magnum calibres at various speeds would be really good but near on impossible, the ELDX is close but not perfect.

Originally Posted by Mooseman

You are quite right to make a perfect bullet for standard and magnum calibres at various speeds would be really good but near on impossible, the ELDX is close but not perfect.

The old AMAX 162 7mm and 105 6mm.

No idea why Hornady felt it was a good idea to can them.

But they still make a 30 cal AMAX for their 'law enforcement' line of ammi

Originally Posted by Mooseman

You are quite right to make a perfect bullet for standard and magnum calibres at various speeds would be really good but near on impossible, the ELDX is close but not perfect.

Yes, fair point and I agree. Manufacturers attempt to create a single bullet design to perform sufficiently in most situations and while while materials and ballistics advances continuously push the limits the objective of perfection seems ever elusive. I think part of that is that shooters expect more is of bullets these days used in currently very high accuracy rifles and extended range game shooting. It must be challenging for bullet manufacturers to keep up with that level of progress but they sure try.