Hornady ELD-X Bullets - Long Range

[NBK]

Fine Firearms just received the first shipment of Hornady ELD-X bullets yesterday and I have my box waiting for testing.

This is new technology with "real" advertised BC's derived from Dopler Radar.

I have the 6.5mm 143 grain with a G1 BC of .625. I can't wait to see how they fly out of my 6.5mm RSAUM. Recommended twist rate is 1-8" But I think the 1-8.5" will work fine. It shoots the Berger 140's like a champ. I am going to try and find time tomorrow to test a few loads with H1000. Very excited...

 

[Aeon]

wow that is .025 better than the burger VLD! that thing is going to stay supersonic for a long long time

 

[NBK]

And the bullet is designed to stay together as well as expand at all velocities. Should be a dandy! That is why I am so excited!

 

[Snake Charmer]

Just finished reading a test report on the bullet and it sounds good, Lets see how they perform...

 

[NBK]

http://www.hornady.com/assets/files/resources/ELD-X_ELD-Match_Technical_Details.pdf

 

[DEW_0341]

following

 

[Lungpopper]

Loaded up 20 of them up today. Waiting for your report.

 

[NBK]

I did not get a chance to load and get out today. Work got into the way. Hopefully I can get out in the next few days before Christmas.

 

[Bonejour]

http://www.hornady.com/assets/files/resources/ELD-X_ELD-Match_Technical_Details.pdf

Wow.

 

[ilovesprig]

Loaded up 20 of them up today. Waiting for your report.

Menacing....... ;D

 

[Lungpopper]

My first group with the new Hornady ELD-X bullet out of my 6.5x284.

 

[NBK]

Amazing group! Your rifle is a winner. What did it measure and how many shots was it?

 

[Aeon]

Nice bug holes

 

[CWHankins]

My first group with the new Hornady ELD-X bullet out of my 6.5x284.

What is the load? What powder, grains, length, etc....

 

[Lungpopper]

What is the load? What powder, grains, length, etc....

58 gr Retumbo, BR2 primers, lapua brass,
I'll have to go measure the COAL, 25" brux barrel 1-8.5 twist at 3015 fps.

 

[Buck-slayer332]

6.5 CM 41.2 gr RL 17 2.800 coal 2840 fps. .30" 3 shot group at 100 yards. 143 eld-x

 

[NBK]

6.5 CM 41.2 gr RL 17 2.800 coal 2840 fps. .30" 3 shot group at 100 yards. 143 eld-x

30" 3 shot group at 100 yards? Impressive...