Opinions out there for types of bullets for hunting Elk, deer, antelope? Just starting the reload process, and the no-lead for CA...
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Ca approved bullets?
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vancewalker007
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Which mono are you using? The Hornady ELD-X is great bullet for what it is intended for. Its intended to work great for the medium to longer range hunting space. It is a cup and core bullet with a lead core and a small internal locking ring. Its designed to mushroom at lower velocities than typical copper/lead bullets so it will kill efficiently at longer ranges.
North Idaho Hunter
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We have killed ALOT of deer and elk with them. mainly 143 in 6.5, 175 in 7mm and 200 in 30 cal.
They all behave extremely consistent with immediate expansion - almost all of them are found on offside hide, usually losing 30-50% of weight depending on impact velocity.
They've been very consistent on the loading bench, easy to find 1/2 moa loads with load ES/SD's - terminal performance is VERY predictable in our experiences.
Filling lots of freezers with em!
They all behave extremely consistent with immediate expansion - almost all of them are found on offside hide, usually losing 30-50% of weight depending on impact velocity.
They've been very consistent on the loading bench, easy to find 1/2 moa loads with load ES/SD's - terminal performance is VERY predictable in our experiences.
Filling lots of freezers with em!
cohunt
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Eldx is not a CA approved bullet, ot has a lead core
Gmx is Hornady's non-lead mono bullet
Gmx is Hornady's non-lead mono bullet
Thank you! I read an article that said it was an approved bullet two days ago. Hmmm... obviously they were wrong! I'll move on to opinions for the GMX!
Go with Hammer bullets. All copper, easy ro get an accurate load, great terminal performance
I appreciate that!
Bullets are also readily available in a variety of weights
brcfo_outdoors
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Barnes is my go to for loaded lead free ammo, and offer a variety of lead free options for reloading.
Rick Richard
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Unbelievable ease in finding a load and super accurate. Also, "Hammers" game and are available.
