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Hornady 6.5C 143 ELD-X performance issues
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<blockquote data-quote="vernw" data-source="post: 2320018" data-attributes="member: 101443"><p>This thread topic has brought up some unfortunate bickering, and for that I apologize for beginning the thread to begin with. Starting a flame war was never my intent.</p><p></p><p>As to the other posters and info: Thanks for all your inputs, I really appreciate it. I'm still at a loss tho on how to proceed personally. I've always had exceptional luck and service from Hornady bullets and ammo but am definitely wondering on these 143 ELD-X's. I'm running real short on time for making a change for this year, some home and health issues have prevented me from doing my normal anal-retentive testing I obsess over every year. </p><p></p><p>Between my son and myself, I imagine one of us will be shooting these again this year. I may still see if I can get a load developed using something else, like a Barnes (which have never failed me in other calibers) or maybe a Hammer Absolute Hunter.</p><p></p><p>OR… I may just take my 338LM with some 265 LRX's I've been playing with at long range targets. It's an awful lot of power for an Indiana whitetail, but like my Pop always says, "You cant kill 'em too much" LOL</p><p></p><p>Again, I thank everyone for their suggestions and input. I'll report back after the season and provide any additional info if we do use the 143's again (which I'm sure at least one of use will.</p><p></p><p>FWIW - I've also got some Barnes 6.5CM factory ammo that I may do some quick range testing with….</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vernw, post: 2320018, member: 101443"] This thread topic has brought up some unfortunate bickering, and for that I apologize for beginning the thread to begin with. Starting a flame war was never my intent. As to the other posters and info: Thanks for all your inputs, I really appreciate it. I’m still at a loss tho on how to proceed personally. I’ve always had exceptional luck and service from Hornady bullets and ammo but am definitely wondering on these 143 ELD-X’s. I’m running real short on time for making a change for this year, some home and health issues have prevented me from doing my normal anal-retentive testing I obsess over every year. Between my son and myself, I imagine one of us will be shooting these again this year. I may still see if I can get a load developed using something else, like a Barnes (which have never failed me in other calibers) or maybe a Hammer Absolute Hunter. OR… I may just take my 338LM with some 265 LRX’s I’ve been playing with at long range targets. It’s an awful lot of power for an Indiana whitetail, but like my Pop always says, “You cant kill ‘em too much” LOL Again, I thank everyone for their suggestions and input. I’ll report back after the season and provide any additional info if we do use the 143’s again (which I’m sure at least one of use will. FWIW - I’ve also got some Barnes 6.5CM factory ammo that I may do some quick range testing with…. [/QUOTE]
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