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<blockquote data-quote="Louisiana Reloader" data-source="post: 2858287" data-attributes="member: 123382"><p>I think everyone has listed good comments in regards to the performance of Hornady ELD-X bullets. I shoot 143gr ELD-X and Nosler 142gr Long Range Accubonds in my 6.5 PRC with very similar results. I think they are both good bullets and do well on the North Louisiana whitetails I hunt. Obviously I cannot speak as to how they would do on an elk at 600yds because I probably won't every be in that position (although taking an elk is on my bucket list). I think everyone has to remember that we ask a lot of out bullets sometimes. We want them to stay together and penetrate at high velocities at close range and give us a good blood trail (if our quarry doesn't drop in their tracks) yet we want them to do the same think at extended ranges when velocities are lower. I think you must tailor your loads to what your needs are and I realize that is sometimes hard to do because your needs can constantly change. If you are all about penetration you might want to use a Barnes extended long range copper bullet. If you want hydrostatic shock you might want to go with the ELD-X, LR Accubond, or Swift Scirocco. I've had good luck with the Swift Scirocco II's in my 25-06. Each and to their own; however I've had great luck in my 6.5 PRC with 143gr ELD-X as they are very accurate and have been great so far.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Louisiana Reloader, post: 2858287, member: 123382"] I think everyone has listed good comments in regards to the performance of Hornady ELD-X bullets. I shoot 143gr ELD-X and Nosler 142gr Long Range Accubonds in my 6.5 PRC with very similar results. I think they are both good bullets and do well on the North Louisiana whitetails I hunt. Obviously I cannot speak as to how they would do on an elk at 600yds because I probably won't every be in that position (although taking an elk is on my bucket list). I think everyone has to remember that we ask a lot of out bullets sometimes. We want them to stay together and penetrate at high velocities at close range and give us a good blood trail (if our quarry doesn't drop in their tracks) yet we want them to do the same think at extended ranges when velocities are lower. I think you must tailor your loads to what your needs are and I realize that is sometimes hard to do because your needs can constantly change. If you are all about penetration you might want to use a Barnes extended long range copper bullet. If you want hydrostatic shock you might want to go with the ELD-X, LR Accubond, or Swift Scirocco. I've had good luck with the Swift Scirocco II's in my 25-06. Each and to their own; however I've had great luck in my 6.5 PRC with 143gr ELD-X as they are very accurate and have been great so far. [/QUOTE]
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