Eldx vs Eldm again.

[Scottf270]

I know this has been discussed at length with opinions on both sides. But I have never been able to narrow down why folks think one is better than the other.

The Eldx has a thicker jacket, interlock ring etc. Seems like it should be the "tougher" bullet. But opinions seem to vary about that.

The Eldm has a thinner jacket, no interlock ring, but usually weighs a few grains more.

In very simple 1,2,3,4 terms, if you think one is a better hunting bullet, why is that?

 

[Mountain_Life]

Replace the word "tougher" with "less destructive". With the game I hunt (primarily deer, sometimes elk) I want as much consistent destruction as fast as possible. I have no need for penetration past 14-16".

 

[TimberHunter]

Hornady 143-grain ELD-X: Review & Hunting Performance Test

The Hornady ELD-X bullet is advertised as a technologically advanced, match accurate, all range hunting bullet. This review covers the 6.5MM 143-grain ELD-X, and focuses on how it performs as a hun…

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From listening to the shoot2hunt podcast (specifically the one with form), they’re both really good bullets. Long story short just don’t shoot a copper bullet at long range with low impact velocity and expect a good kill (unless it’s a perfect heart shot


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[180ls1]

Depends. Pick your tradeoffs.


I struggle with wind so ELDM it is.

 

[TimberHunter]

Depends. Pick your tradeoffs.


I struggle with wind so ELDM it is.

Wouldn’t wind difference almost be non existence when compared to the comparable sized ELDx? They are usually only a few grains lighter than their ELDm offering


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[180ls1]

Wouldn’t wind difference almost be non existence when compared to the comparable sized ELDx? They are usually only a few grains lighter than their ELDm offering


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13gr in my 300prc. My gun also shoots the match stuff well.

 

[LongWayAround]

ELDM vs ELDX (construction-wise)

It seems like this is always a common debate and topic. So I wanted to make my own thread on the matter, showing the comparisons between the Hornady ELDX and ELDM. They’re not the same and are actually both improvements on two other Hornady bullets. The ELDX is simply just an improved SST and...

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I have found this guy's cross sections of different bullets to be pretty interesting. It might not answer the "better" question though.

 

[JohnJohnson]

Wouldn’t wind difference almost be non existence when compared to the comparable sized ELDx? They are usually only a few grains lighter than their ELDm offering

I checked the 6.5 cal 143gr ELD-X vs 147gr ELD-M and it seems to cut 0.1 MRAD off of the wind drift inside 600 and past that it cuts about 0.2 MRAD

 

[TimberHunter]

I checked the 6.5 cal 143gr ELD-X vs 147gr ELD-M and it seems to cut 0.1 MRAD off of the wind drift inside 600 and past that it cuts about 0.2 MRAD

10mph full value I’m assuming?


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[TimberHunter]

I checked the 6.5 cal 143gr ELD-X vs 147gr ELD-M and it seems to cut 0.1 MRAD off of the wind drift inside 600 and past that it cuts about 0.2 MRAD

If it’s a full 0.1 mill (assuming full value of 10mph), that would be 1.8” at 500 yards…. Pretty minimal


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[TimberHunter]

13gr in my 300prc. My gun also shoots the match stuff well.

If it shoots it much better I 100% agree, shoot it!Just didn’t want people thinking the ELDMs have significant wind benefits at typical +-500 yards compared to the ELDx


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[JohnJohnson]

If it’s a full 0.1 mill (assuming full value of 10mph), that would be 1.8” at 500 yards…. Pretty minimal


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Yeah it's pretty minimal but may as well take it if you think the bullet can kill as well or better than the ELD-X. I'll be trying out the 147 ELD-M's to see how they shoot in my rifles that I currently use ELD-X in.