elkaholic
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No, that is great! The more data the better. As I was telling you earlier I think in flesh they will perform just fine. Especially at mid to long range..........Rich
I don't understand why they didn't use there "interbond" technology. That along with the non melting tip would have persuaded me to be a bit more enthusiastic about them.
i know they would be more expensive but, dang it, they would have been knocking on the door of the "perfect" bullet in my mind. Has bryan litz tested the bc on these yet?
I believe I've read in the ELD information that they didn't use the bonding process due to the inherent accuracy of the grooved jacket process. I guess they found that the groove is more consistent than the bond as far as accuracy and balance are concerned. seems like if it were that big of a deal the interbond, accubond and whatever other bonded bullet wouldn't fly worth a darn due to this "inconsistency" from the hornady press release.....
"Bonding a bullet's lead core and jacket together can be useful for hunting bullets at conventional ranges, but there are some drawbacks. Bonding requires a soft, pure-lead core and a thicker jacket. There are various bonding processes but the result is a soft bullet that is inconsistent in its long-range accuracy and terminal effects. Current bonding methods don't allow the kind of accuracy needed for extended range shooting. Case in point, there's a reason you don't see bonded match bullets."
After making my own bullets for several years and bonding the hunting bullets early on, I would have to agree with you! It is more important for a bullet to perform exactly the way you want at long range than close up (if you are a long range hunter) I always maintain if the animal is close and you can't place a bullet where you want it, you probably should not be hunting long range anyway. Bonding serves no purpose beyond 500 yards, and can even be a minus as you have stated. If you are hunting large bears close up, there may be a better choice but for most big game, I think the ELDX will be a GREAT bullet...........Rich
x2, okay Rich your a good guy againgun)
Rich let's go shooting. What is your last name?I really think that they will be extremely difficult to beat all around! I ran some at 3302' out of my 26" barrel 6.5SS. That gives me 17.8 moa at 1000 yards!! I wouldn't run them there though because it would be to hard on my nice brass