Thread: 175eldx or 180eldm

Originally Posted by Jus

Yea I’ve never had an issue with them, 145 eld x out of 270. The guys I know that have had hit and miss performance from them aren’t an isolated case either, there is a fair bit of info on the net regarding bullet failures of the eld x. That said, I have heard a theory that they are designed more for American game and our red stags are about the smallest animal the bullet was designed for ����*♂️

I think velocity has a bit to do with it, up close if doing warp 9 I have heard they can be a little explody, personally haven't had that issue as the only animals I've shot close were shot in the head, where even a fmj would've done the job.
I'm about to trial the 178gn eldx in my 308, have heard good things about them. Currently running 168gn eldm's and they aso seem to work pretty well.
I think heavy for caliber mitigates the impact velocity at close range whilst still carrying ample energy and velocity for longer range shots.