Don't be afraid to try the eld-m. I'm loading them in my 280ai and at 2800 fps MV and they flat hammer IMO. I'm a double lunger though, not a high shoulder guy. But great terminal performance, 3/3 on 1 shot kills from 210-580 on 2 bucks and a bull.I love my accubonds but haven't seen them on shelves in almost 3 years now. It's about time to switch to Hornady/Hammer since you can actually buy them. I just haven't been impressed with what ELDX's do on game. They've dropped everything but have been a little too explosive for my taste.
I know a few guys running those and they say great things. I've got a mental block about using target bullets for hunting.. Seems like everyone's running 215 hybrids in 300prc and I can't bring myself to load those either. Sounds like a me problemDon't be afraid to try the eld-m. I'm loading them in my 280ai and at 2800 fps MV and they flat hammer IMO. I'm a double lunger though, not a high shoulder guy. But great terminal performance, 3/3 on 1 shot kills from 210-580 on 2 bucks and a bull.
I think it just depends on the application. I'm all about that full energy dump into the vitals behind the shoulder, so I got great results. If I had tried to high shoulder for a DRT I may not have, I don't know. I also find terminal performance reviews on dead animals ironic.I know a few guys running those and they say great things. I've got a mental block about using target bullets for hunting.. Seems like everyone's running 215 hybrids in 300prc and I can't bring myself to load those either. Sounds like a me problem
That aligns with my experience, I was content when I hit 2800fps because it was a sweet spot of acceptable ballistics and comfort to shoot. I was surprised that I did get a full pass through on the buck at 580 though. I grabbed a couple hundred 180's recently but I think they're going to be too fast out of my 28 Nos, and I think I found a powder that the Bergers are gonna jive with. If you're interested in them shoot me a message.Keep the velocity a little lower on an ELDM and it performs well. If you like a complete energy dump it is perfect. If you want two holes and no limitations go mono.
The 162 shoots great in my 280AI and I have thought about giving the 180 a try.
Really considering trying them in 28 Nos because screw barrel life if you have a frickin laser beam.The new hornady 160g CX mono looks fairly promising. Once i actually get my new rifle I'll test them but a .596 G1 ain't half bad if thats how it actually shakes out
What's the consensus on Nosler 160 Partition bullets in .284 ?
Funniest Partition reference I've ever seen was "awesome killing bullets but they have the BC of a dining table"Don't think there is a bad .284 partition... the only "bad" thing about partitions is they are shaped like a brick
Wondering the same thing...Has anyone tried the Barnes LRX 152 grain ammo?
I've been shooting the 168s for years and just recently loaded three 145 loads but have yet to shoot them. Curious if the 152 might be a happy compromise.If your rifle likes them, you'll have no regrets with either a 139 LRX or a 145 LRX.