JMPrecision
Active Member
FIRST post so be gentle.
For this years elk hunt i find myself in an odd position. I have been a long time user of Nosler Accubonds and Berger Vlds. In my opinion both are extremely effective when used for what they are intended.( So please dont turn this into one of those threads.) Due to component availability i find myself exploring the .308 200gr Hornady Eld-x . So far in my new build 300 wsm LA , have a wide node @ 2820 and a wide seating depth node that produces just over 1/4 MOA very consistently. I have no issue or doubt with getting the freedom pill to its mark. The concern comes after the vapor trail.
There is alot of mixed reports and information on the web. On this particular projectile. Lets keep this to the 200 eld- x not the 143 or AMax or 212 please.
I have never shot thru an elk period.I usually try to place the bullet where it will break the offside shoulder. Here is a pic off the 180 accubond collect from Elk from 6 feet (left) to 618 (right) and various in between. I have not used the 215 but Broz' documentation is undisputed. Please look at my cross section picture also. In my mind i have to say it looks as if the ELD X "could" perform as the best of both worlds? But i do not like leaving things to chance. Any real experience with this particular freedom pill with pic and distances will greatly help put my mind at ease. I also intend to do some media testing and will post the results.
I hope all are enjoyind a wonderful labor day , GOD bless.
For this years elk hunt i find myself in an odd position. I have been a long time user of Nosler Accubonds and Berger Vlds. In my opinion both are extremely effective when used for what they are intended.( So please dont turn this into one of those threads.) Due to component availability i find myself exploring the .308 200gr Hornady Eld-x . So far in my new build 300 wsm LA , have a wide node @ 2820 and a wide seating depth node that produces just over 1/4 MOA very consistently. I have no issue or doubt with getting the freedom pill to its mark. The concern comes after the vapor trail.
There is alot of mixed reports and information on the web. On this particular projectile. Lets keep this to the 200 eld- x not the 143 or AMax or 212 please.
I have never shot thru an elk period.I usually try to place the bullet where it will break the offside shoulder. Here is a pic off the 180 accubond collect from Elk from 6 feet (left) to 618 (right) and various in between. I have not used the 215 but Broz' documentation is undisputed. Please look at my cross section picture also. In my mind i have to say it looks as if the ELD X "could" perform as the best of both worlds? But i do not like leaving things to chance. Any real experience with this particular freedom pill with pic and distances will greatly help put my mind at ease. I also intend to do some media testing and will post the results.
I hope all are enjoyind a wonderful labor day , GOD bless.
