How will this handle hogs and medium sized game? Going on a night hunt this weekend and want to see if I need to order something ahead of time or simply getting some ELDM from Academy.
ELD-M (Black) for hunting?
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I've killed a lot of critters(deer, hogs coyotes, skunks even)with Amax bullets which are very comparable. While not specifically designed for hunting like the ELD X(or older SST) they have performed very well and have expanded reliably they just don't retain their weight quite as well as the comparable bonded bullets.
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Originally posted by A5BLASTER View PostThey have worked fine for me.
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No I haven't seen any grendel ammo on the shelf around where I live on Toledo Bend lake.
None of the gun shops or outdoor stores around me carry it and if you want them to you have to order it through them at a stupid mark up price.
I looked at academy online a few times and they list the eld,amax and sst but there isn't a acadamy close to where I live.
There us a place in leesville that stocks grendel ammo but their price is stupid high, I just order my, I go online to ammoseek and find a deal and order it.
Ohh and welcome to the horde sir, what part of nw la or you from sir.
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The 123gr ELD-M uses the same AMP jacket technology and lead core consistency as the AMAX, only they have tweaked the bullet shape for higher BC and added a tougher polymer nose.
The 123gr AMAX at high speed impact (~2600fps) behaves like an SST, expanding the same to .60 caliber, retaining 83% of its weight, and penetrating 21".
The benefit of the AMAX and bullets with the same construction is a lower expansion threshold, down to 1600fps impact velocity.
Long range hunters have had a lot of success with the 140gr AMAX for that reason, and I know of at least 2 outfitters who specialize in LR hunting that list AMAX as one of their go-to bullets, especially in 6.5mm.
The SST has different jacket construction in that there is a mechanical lock down in the base that retained the lead core better for high impact speed and tougher animals.
It also has the cannelure.NRA Basic, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, RSO
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Thank you sir! Sounds like its GTG! Now I need a thermal/pvs14... gonna be burning a hole in the wallet!Originally posted by LRRPF52 View PostThe 123gr ELD-M uses the same AMP jacket technology and lead core consistency as the AMAX, only they have tweaked the bullet shape for higher BC and added a tougher polymer nose.
The 123gr AMAX at high speed impact (~2600fps) behaves like an SST, expanding the same to .60 caliber, retaining 83% of its weight, and penetrating 21".
The benefit of the AMAX and bullets with the same construction is a lower expansion threshold, down to 1600fps impact velocity.
Long range hunters have had a lot of success with the 140gr AMAX for that reason, and I know of at least 2 outfitters who specialize in LR hunting that list AMAX as one of their go-to bullets, especially in 6.5mm.
The SST has different jacket construction in that there is a mechanical lock down in the base that retained the lead core better for high impact speed and tougher animals.
It also has the cannelure.
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Originally posted by A5BLASTER View PostNo I haven't seen any grendel ammo on the shelf around where I live on Toledo Bend lake.
None of the gun shops or outdoor stores around me carry it and if you want them to you have to order it through them at a stupid mark up price.
I looked at academy online a few times and they list the eld,amax and sst but there isn't a acadamy close to where I live.
There us a place in leesville that stocks grendel ammo but their price is stupid high, I just order my, I go online to ammoseek and find a deal and order it.
Ohh and welcome to the horde sir, what part of nw la or you from sir.
Thanks for the info. Sorry to hijack your thread Mindreader. I was wondering how the ELD would work on game as well.Last edited by Cajun1; 05-17-2017, 08:09 PM.
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Not at all! Glad I wasn't the only one who doesn't reload
Originally posted by Cajun1 View PostOh, ok and Thanks, I'm about 15 mins southwest of Shreveport. The Academy in Shreveport had the ELD black on sale for $21.99 last week. But, no other choices for the Grendel.
Thanks for the info. Sorry to hijack your thread Mindreader. I was wondering how the ELD would work on game as well.
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Looks like the ELD is tha go to bacon maker! Impressive sir!Originally posted by Kilco View Posthttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzQ...w?usp=drivesdk
This is a 123 ELD -m on a groundhog at 100 yards. Explosive expansion and the bullet kept on sailing.
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Originally posted by Mindreader1 View PostNot at all! Glad I wasn't the only one who doesn't reload
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Cajun1, Stonwall? I'm in Zwolle.
You ever been to skybuster's range over by coushatta, well kind of between Mansfield and Coushatta. Its a pay to be a member range.
Only other rifle I use now is my 35 wheelen for primitive season.
The grendel has replaced my custom 308 and my grandfather's custom 270. Mine loves the eld-m ammo and shots the amax,sst rounds really well. It also likes the 100,120 ttsx sold by PF and the 100,120 nbt sold by PF.
Prices may seem high for PF's ammo but you get 50 to a box instead of 20.
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