Thread: 162 gn Amax help ?

Originally Posted by Spitfire

162 ELD-M is basically the 162 A-Max with a new gucci tip. I don’t really believe the Hornady hype that the A-Max tips were melting at high velocity, but the ELD-M is a substitute for them with a higher BC (IIRC).

ELD-M is a frangible projectile and can “blow up” at close range and high velocity, but hit them in the ribs and it’s all good. At longer ranges they are better on game than anything else. I shot lots of big bodied whitetail at 120 yards or less in the US with A-Max in 168 and 208 weights and they all fell over. I’m loading 180 ELD-M for my 7 Rem Mag now and have zero concerns about shooting game with them at any range.

Try the 162 ELD-M for yourself and see what you think rather than believing the keyboard warriors. I think you will find they do the job very well.

I find it kind of sad that the best long range game projectile isn’t even designed for the job. It shows how badly wrong the manufacturers have got it with their long range game offerings.

I will move to the ELD's when and if I run out of A Max's . Good advice. Just go and shoot some deer. Ive amaxed a fair few and never had any issues apart from wasted shoulder meat