Thread: 6.5 143 ELD-X, are they THE 6.5 hunting bullet?

Originally Posted by Rated M for Magnum

Hey guys, those that are and aren't using the ELD-X in 6.5, I know any bullet will kill if its in the right spot, do I need this one?

The 6.5s are hard to get and I've already got a few of the Nosler BT 140 grain bullets, should I throw them away and start again with the ELD-X?

I've been tossing up whether or not to dual load as I've also got a couple hundred 147 ELD-M.

In typing this I'm realizing that I may be overthinking it.

I have used the 143 ELD-X’s for both hunting and comp shooting. Great projectile and my preference if you can get them.
140 SP Interlocks blows big holes through goats. Effective, but messy.
140 SST’s my second choice if I am out of ELD-X’s. Seem to work just as well as ELD-X’s.

I have not used ELD-M’s for hunting, but here is an interesting test: https://youtu.be/Xm8wAXkVaxU


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