88 ELD-Ms

[Alpha Echo]

No. The 88’s issue is that sometimes (not often) it doesn’t upset enough for my preference.

Didn't realize that was the case. I know the 77 TMKs are the most consistent, but putting them aside if one were looking for a higher bc, would the 80 ELD-M be the most consistent, over the 88?

 

[Formidilosus]

Didn't realize that was the case. I know the 77 TMKs are the most consistent, but putting them aside if one were looking for a higher bc, would the 80 ELD-M be the most consistent, over the 88?

I don’t want to make it seem like the 88’s aren’t good- they kill. It’s just that I prefer others. The 77gr TMK of course, and so far the 80gr ELD-X seems to be good as well.

 

[Alpha Echo]

I don’t want to make it seem like the 88’s aren’t good- they kill. It’s just that I prefer others. The 77gr TMK of course, and so far the 80gr ELD-X seems to be good as well.

Just to make sure I understand, the 80 ELD X performs better than the 80 ELD Match?

 

[Formidilosus]

Just to make sure I understand, the 80 ELD X performs better than the 80 ELD Match?

Better is subjective, and my sample size with either is relatively limited. However, what I have seen, seems to be showing that the X produces a bit more of a football shaped wound. Of what I have seen, I would choose the 80gr X if given the choice. Having said that, I would happily shoot any of them- 80gr X or M, or 88gr M if that is what was available.

 

[Alpha Echo]

Wounding is actually what I meant by "better"--I should have been more specific with my choice of words. Great to know that any of those 3 ELDs will work, will definitely post any necropsy pics when the time comes to add to the sample data.

 

[khuber84]

I killed two large bodied deer this morning with the 88s, both vital shots behind the shoulder. Both performed excellent. 3" exits, lots of damage. Both went down and didn't take another step after impact. Mv was 3030, shots at 270ish and 476y.