Velvet
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Hi guys
I was doing some experiments last weekend with the ELDX 220gn bullets in a 300winmag, firing them at some 250 and 400yards water bottles. The rifle loves this bullet. At 600y make 3 shots group in 3".
The muzzle speed was 2750ps average.
At 250y: 2496ps, 2489foot / pounds, 54% weight retention, it did not maintain integrity.
At 400y: 2162ps, 1867 foot / pounds, 66.2% weight retention, maintained integrity, without separating core.
Everything can be seen in the attached photos.
I am interested in using this bullet for elk hunting at moderate range, 500-600y max, and from what I could see, at that distance / speed, it should expand perfectly and maintain integrity.
It makes me doubt his behavior a little for a close shot if he shows up, say 100-150y.
I would be very grateful if anyone has had experience with this bullet, in a short distance elk hunt.
Thanks in advance.
V
I was doing some experiments last weekend with the ELDX 220gn bullets in a 300winmag, firing them at some 250 and 400yards water bottles. The rifle loves this bullet. At 600y make 3 shots group in 3".
The muzzle speed was 2750ps average.
At 250y: 2496ps, 2489foot / pounds, 54% weight retention, it did not maintain integrity.
At 400y: 2162ps, 1867 foot / pounds, 66.2% weight retention, maintained integrity, without separating core.
Everything can be seen in the attached photos.
I am interested in using this bullet for elk hunting at moderate range, 500-600y max, and from what I could see, at that distance / speed, it should expand perfectly and maintain integrity.
It makes me doubt his behavior a little for a close shot if he shows up, say 100-150y.
I would be very grateful if anyone has had experience with this bullet, in a short distance elk hunt.
Thanks in advance.
V