Thread: ELD-X - 308 - Bush Hunting

Originally Posted by Nathanhough

Thanks for the messages.

100% could be me and just not putting the bullet in the right place.

I think I'm okay at tracking out to 100m ish but after that with no blood it's really tricky in the bush,for me anyway.

I've put 8 deer on the ground since my first in February, all public land in the Kaimais/ Waioeka area. First 2 animals were with Nosler 165s and they did some serious damage, full blown out shoulder and exit wound.

Since switching to ELD-X head and neck shots are sweet as, drop them on the spot. But up close shoulder & lung shots there isn't the type of damage that I would expect and no exit wounds or blood trails.

Just thought I would ask the question as I have no idea about the ELD-Xs i just brought them on a recommendation.

Appreciate the feedback ��

N

Move your point of aim slightly forwards on chest/shoulder/hillar shots,so still picture deer holding balloon between its legs inside it's chest,which you need to pop.just look to smash the big knuckle of one or more shoulders when doing so. If you take out the front wheels,you can't drive far. Smash up shoulder or better still shoulders and locomotion becomes problematic for deer and much easier to find.