Thread: 178gr HORNADY ELDX

My 308 loves the 178 ELD-X, consistently shoots around 0.5 MOA at 200 and 300m, but I've only shot paper so far. I would be gutted if it turned out they didn't perform on game.

Originally Posted by Cigar

My 308 loves the 178 ELD-X, consistently shoots around 0.5 MOA at 200 and 300m, but I've only shot paper so far. I would be gutted if it turned out they didn't perform on game.

They will perform. Absolutely zero doubt about that. The trick is I think to match the bullet to the game weight, its a pretty heavy and fairly staunch bullet, bit too much for smaller game, they’ve just blown straight through goats and smaller pigs for me. The 6.5mm 143gr is a better bet for those animals, if you have the rifle to shoot them with of course.

A relly of the wife in SA is now using the 30cals in a 300 Win Mag for proper long range baboon and warthog busting - both big pests on the farm - raves about their long range accuracy.

Originally Posted by Flyblown

They will perform. Absolutely zero doubt about that. The trick is I think to match the bullet to the game weight, its a pretty heavy and fairly staunch bullet, bit too much for smaller game, they’ve just blown straight through goats and smaller pigs for me. The 6.5mm 143gr is a better bet for those animals, if you have the rifle to shoot them with of course.

A relly of the wife in SA is now using the 30cals in a 300 Win Mag for proper long range baboon and warthog busting - both big pests on the farm - raves about their long range accuracy.

I'm keen to try the new 6mm 90gr ELD-X when it arrives in NZ, my 243 didn't like the 103gr version, twist rate was too slow.
I don't have a 6.5mm yet, but my next rifle purchase will be a 260 Rem, gotta add to my 308-based collection (without a 7mm 08 of course!).

Best accuracy so far in my 308 stunning at 100 metres Hope this info is useful to others