ELD-X anyone done expansion tests?

[Longshotjames]

I haven't had the chance to shoot any animals yet but was hoping someone could give their experience with ELD-X expansion. Anyone shot anything and recovered bullet? Water Jugs, gel?
How did it expand and hold together?
Thanks
James

 

[jimbires]

here are two I have booked marked , there could be more .

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/143-gr-eld-x-3500-fps-50-yard-water-jug-test-168551/

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/143-eldx-bullet-test-168162/

 

[Longshotjames]

here are two I have booked marked , there could be more .

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/143-gr-eld-x-3500-fps-50-yard-water-jug-test-168551/

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/143-eldx-bullet-test-168162/

Jimbires,
Thats great info, thanks for the links. The ELD-X appears that it will both expand at high and low velocities and hold together well too!

Let me know if you find anymore real world tests!
James

 

[blacknzr1]

Nathan Foster, ballistic studies website has.
On medium size game. I think it's also on his you tube account.

 

[Longshotjames]

Nathan Foster, ballistic studies website has.
On medium size game. I think it's also on his you tube account.

I went all over Nathan's website and youtube channel and couldnt find any ELD-X info. If you locate it can you please post a link?
Thanks
James

 

[blacknzr1]

Discussion Forums

 

[6.5Swede]

Here is a link to a paper published by the head ballistician for Hornady.

http://www.hornady.com/assets/files/resources/ELD-X_ELD-Match_Technical_Details.pdf

If you scroll down, you will find some tests and comparisons done in ballistic gelatin. I'm going to try some 162 gr. ELD-X's in my new 284. I recently worked up a load with 200 gr. ELD-X's for a friend's 300 Win Mag, and found them very agreeable. Good luck.

Steve