eldx vs sst

it wasn't huge. Most hunters report favorable performances at around 1000 yards or more when paired with a quality rifle. 6.5mm .264 Diameter 143 Grain ELD-X 100 Count by Hornady Bullets and Ammunition Product Overview now offers the 6.5mm .264 Diameter 143 Grain ELD X in a convenient 100 count box. What's the difference between the Hornady SST and ELD-X (factory loads)? Copyright © 1996-2020 AR15.COM LLC. I'll use Nosler's data for the 110 grain Accubond as a start, but I think the ELD-X can take more powder because the ogive is skinnier allowing it to sit out farther. The length of the ELD-X is 1.44 but I can't seem to find the bullet length for the 140/147s and was hoping the length wasn't what was going to limit this bullet; for reference the original 140 … My cousin just shot a nice 8 with his 7 mag with 139 grain sst superformance. I don't have any experience with the SST. Bullet wise, I've found Hornady 120gr GMX, 120/123/130/140 ELD Match, 140gr SP Interlock, 143gr ELD-X, 140gr SST, 140gr BTHP Match. All Rights Reserved. I was shooting 145g eldx at 2950fps and getting 1/2 moa sized groups, more than acceptable imo. Mule Deer, John I didn't address your comment on neck thickness in my previous post. 270WSM 130g sst vs the 145 eldx ? They have since come out with other, more stable powders. I shot a doe the next week at 60 yards through the lungs with the 7mm08 and it ran about 50 yards and had a bigger exit hole than what the 300 made. Goal = Dall Sheep in Alaska. But in general, I have found SST is usually slightly bested in accuracy by ELD-X, which is bested by ELD-M... generally. I suppose if neither of these will work, I'll just save the brass. Sst= 130gr,cannelure,bright red polymer tip and different profile compared to the eldx=145gr,non cannelure,dark red tip and … The Winchester Power Point, Sierra Pro-Hunter and Speer Hot-Cor are classic soft point bullets. Thanks to its tip, a sophisticated jacket and Hornadys Interlock design,the ELD-X is a reliably expanding projectile intended for all-range hunting. You're going after Dall Sheep = tough suckers with dense hair. View Product Quick View Quick View. Does the eld-x hold together up close? just wanted to share water jug testing of the hornady Eldx and Barnes Lrx bullets ELD-X vs SST vs ELD-M vs A-Max. i hit her high shoulder and right through a vertebra. I'm probably going to use Retumbo and see if I can launch them at 3200 fps. Sst= 130gr,cannelure,bright red polymer tip and different profile compared to the eldx=145gr,non cannelure,dark red tip and more sleek profile. If as been suggested the ELD-X will ultimately replaced A-Max the cost of reloaded ammunition will have increased considerably. If you hit them in the heart-lung's, any of these bullets will kill a Dall Sheep just fine. It's what I had. How does the 140gr sst compare? As a play off the SST vs interlock thread, thoughts on these two? In the spring of 2016 I hunted black bear in Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness, with my Steyr Scout rifle. So for hunting and varminting, the ELD-X is clearly the one to use – and it seems to be just as accurate as the match version. Scirocco II, Remington High Performance 140-gr. Both way outperform the SST by a mile. The Hornady ® SST ® (Super Shock Tip) is designed to deliver tremendous shock on impact while expanding quickly and reliably, particularly at higher velocities. I ask, because the SST is available in 150-gr. My  .270 doesn't like solid copper bullets at all. The perfect tip!. My gun doesn't like Winchester ammo. My Hornady ELD hand loads shoot around .7 MOA out of my 300 WM. ELD-X bullets are available in factory loaded Precision Hunter ammunition. I don't care for Hornady bullets for big game hunting. You don't want any part of me right now, I'm full of bitterness, Scotch, and impure thoughts!!!! If reloading is your game, ELD-X bullet offerings have expanded in 2017 to include: 270 Cal .277 145-gr 100/box $48.33; 7mm .284 162-gr 100/box $48.33 Hi team, recently replaced my 270 win with a 270 wsm as I've always wanted 1. Back to the SST's I get good accuracy from them on all of my loads. He shotvit in the heart and it didn't exit. I do like the ELD-X though. I even put a SWFA scope on it so we can all still be friends. Plastic tipped, lead core bullets, such as the Nosler Ballistic Tip, Remington AccuTip, Swift Scirocco and Hornady SST have also proven very effective on Class 2 game. 3. both bullets are boat tail. $0.8965 Per Round. I’ve seen the ELD-X in action on big game to 700 yards. Joined: Jan 27, 2011 … The .223 73 grain ELD-M underpenetrates. Discussion in 'Hunting' started by Craiger12, Feb 12, 2011. Barnes: Tipped TSX; Federal: Soft Point, Fusion; Hornady: SST… I have a couple of boxes of Winchester Silvertips I'd be willing to trade with anyone. Sectional Density .293. To date I have 34 kills over 600 yards. At this writing, Superformance loads do not feature ELD-X bullets. No elk with the bullet. Nosler ballistic tips for blood and partitions for penetration. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. If reloading is your game, ELD-X bullet offerings have expanded in 2017 to include: 270 Cal .277 145-gr 100/box $48.33; 7mm .284 162-gr 100/box $48.33 Hands down ELDX and SST were best for this 3) Consistency when reloading. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. ELD-X. The SST, like the Sierra GameKing boat tail, is a great deer-sheep-antelope bullet and will drop the Dall quickly and cleanly if you do your part. I suppose if neither of these will work, I'll just save the brass. SST's here retail for £40ish a box whereas the ELD-X are £65. Sierra Tipped GameKing, Hornady Superformance 129-gr. Some thoughts on the comparison between the load I'm using (140 Partition, 47.5 gr Big Game, 2870 fps) and the load I'm considering in my new 7mm-08 (150 ELDX, 41 gr Varget, 2725 fps). As far as the ELD vs SST I just use them in my grendel and neither pass through hogs over 150 pounds. It busted up but so did my sst. The ELD-X mushrooms and expands perfectly upon impact. Havent cut one down the middle yet but from the picture on the box the sst looks more like an interlock with a polymer tip when deformed compared to the eldx. I can only speak of the SST bullets. I have not tried the 30cal ELD yet. SST�s are one of the worst hunting bullets IMO. Hi team, recently replaced my 270 win with a 270 wsm as I've always wanted 1. Hornady has introduced ELD-X bullets in its ammunition as Precision Hunter loads, with single-base, temperature-insensitive powders and velocities matching those of the company’s Custom line. $0.6877 Per Round. AR15.COM is the world’s largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. Good luck on your upcoming trip. Buenas He comprado por probar una caja de Hornady SST 154 gr. Thus far I have heard of ELD-X, which sounds ideal for hunting, but per Hornady's website, it's not in any factory ammo. Isn't the 145 Eld-x rated at a G1 of 0.536 to 0.512 depending on speed? That is if you can find a RFD with any stock. As is typical of Hornady, the bullet weights are odd numbers in the … Ballistic Coefficient (G7) .315. I shoot a Sako Finnlight 85 in 7mm mag and it loves the Hornady SST 154gr at the range, but I haven't been impressed with the results in the field. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. 270WSM 130g sst vs the 145 eldx ? However the 270 wsm came with load data for 130g sst's I ended up liking how they grouped so I ordered a custom turret for my vortex viper on my 300. GMX, HSM Tipping Point 130-gr. I think from what I read that the GMX is more for thick skinned heavy boned animals where the bullet absolutely has to stay together. I have used SSTs out to 380 yds on whitetail with excellent results. For example, comparing ELD-X to SST: 1. both bullets are copper jacket surrounding a lead core. It will shoot the 140gr berger hunting bullet really well with the 140gr ballistic tip right on it's heals. Hornady Critical Duty 9MM 135 GR FlexLock 25 RDS. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. 4. both bullets have polymer tips (the ELD-X uses acetelin resin, supposedly more tolerant to heat and less prone to heat damage/deformation). The SST in 7mm.08 gave me a bit of a problem with close range (50 yards and closer) with blowing up. TNBilly, Dec 29, 2013 … With 2 over 1,000. Superperformance punta de polímero rojo en 7mm RM y he de confesar que me ha decepcionado. It busted up but so did my sst… If as been suggested the ELD-X will ultimately replaced A-Max the cost of reloaded ammunition will have increased considerably. As is typical of Hornady, the bullet weights are odd numbers in the ELD-X range (I’m sure there is a logical reason for this). BTHP and Black Hills Gold 143-gr. I'm thinking about trying the 162gr ELD-X and Barnes 160gr TSX. Because the ELD-X will expand at velocities as low as 1,600 fps, it is a great bullet for short-barrel rifles. The bullet itself looks totally different and by the info on the projectile box the sst=.460bc and eldx=.538bc.These are 270win data by the way. They are my new favorite bullet. Quite a few deer, elk, and bear tags were punched Plastic tipped, lead core bullets, such as the Nosler Ballistic Tip, Remington AccuTip, Swift Scirocco and Hornady SST have also proven very effective on Class 2 game. $1.2552 Per Round. Hornady ELD-X, 212-grain. Introduced in 1998 in response to the popularity of the Nosler Ballistic Tip, it is a very low drag bullet with a high ballistic coefficient (BC). I’m really excited to start sighting in my new 300 win mag Christiensen Mesa this week but have been wondering what factory rounds to go with. In perusing Hornady's website, the differences between bullet designs are not readily apparent. I have shot 2 of them with SST in my 270. exit wounds on both. bullets over RL-22 powder. You fire 5 rounds, print, write the bullet info. It … Hornady's Interbond vs. SST vs. Interlock. The Hornady ELD-X bullet is advertised as a technologically advanced, match accurate, all range hunting bullet. In my research, it appears there’s a healthy debate between the ELD-X the Trophy Bonded Tip. I use SST's for whitetail deer but I wouldn't use GMX for them. Tipped GameKing, Swift High Grade 130-gr. 270WSM 130g sst vs the 145 eldx ? I am not sure if the jackets are the same but the ELD-x has a �special� heat shielded tip to keep the bullet from deforming for long range shots. ELD ® Match (Extremely Low Drag Match) bullets are technologically advanced, enhanced accuracy target bullets featuring Heat Shield ® tips with the PERFECT MEPLAT (tip point) combined with numerous design features that deliver the highest-in-class ballistic coefficients, superior accuracy and extreme consistency from bullet to bullet, lot to lot. On my AR in 6.5 Grendel I am running the 129 grain SST's with excellent results as well. Hornadys ELD-X bullet features a long, javelin-like body, a boattail base and the new Heat Shield Tip to improve long-range performance. 2. -Andres Duany. Accubond may have held together a touch better but … I cannot say I like eld-x better than say accubond or sst or even my hunter elites with all my rifles but the 6.5cm shoots eld-x and has dropped the deer. ELD-X bullets are designed with a thin-jacketed frontal area that expands at low velocity and a gradually thicker jacket and InterLock ring that keep the shank together to penetrate at high-velocity impacts. This year I ordered a couple of boxes of the eldx's for my 300 win mag in 200 grain and some 150's for my 7mm08. and has a slightly higher G1 BC (0.525) vs. the 145-gr. looking at components the ELD-X and ELD-M are looking scarce or expensive. Anybody have any firsthand experience using Hornady's hunting bullets, in terms of group size out to 400 yards and killing performance? Thread starter dodgyknees; Start date Jul 16, 2018; dodgyknees Well-Known Member. Just saying AMAX, SST, ELD-M, or ELD-X means nothing. Devastating conventional range performance. I cannot say I like eld-x better than say accubond or sst or even my hunter elites with all my rifles but the 6.5cm shoots eld-x and has dropped the deer. I don't need blood trails when deer are dead within 20 yds. Hornady’s ELD-X bullet features a long, javelin-like body, a boattail base and the new Heat Shield Tip to improve long-range performance. I use SST's for whitetail deer but I wouldn't use GMX for them. Too many questionable reports from friends, contacts and the internet. SST, Norma Professional Hunter 130-gr. The rounds that did the job were R1M1 ball. It dropped the deer and left a softball size hole at the impact. I have no complaints. I ask, because the SST is available in 150-gr. I had the 123gr SST not pass through an 8pt buck but the 150gr SST out of my  .308 zipped right through the 8pt buck the next year. I'll stay with nosler. I drank the Koolaid and bought a 6.5 creedmoor tikka t3x. View Product Quick View Quick View. ELD-X G1 BC (0.486). Don't shoot a ballistic tip. The SST's are less expensive and easier to obtain. I shot one deer with 308 and 165 sst and had not blood trail at all, deer went about 20 yds into some plantation and briars. I had them cooking off between 3000 and 3100 and they would blow all to hell at close range on hogs and a deer or 2. RL22 is not very temp stable. The eldX is designed to run and open at slower speeds than barnes ttsx. No problems. A 178-grain Hornady ELD-X put this bull elk down at more than 300 yards. But it really liked plain old 130gr partitions. … BXS, Hornady Outfitter 120-gr. I had a sst 139 grain bullet blow up on a doe with a shoulder shot with a 7mm08 superformance at 70 yards. Is the standard powder being used H4350? 6.5mm .264 Diameter 143 Grain ELD-X 100 Count by Hornady Bullets and Ammunition Product Overview now offers the 6.5mm .264 Diameter 143 Grain ELD X in … Check out Hodgdon's extreme powders or Reloder 23 instead of RL-22. It made a nice exit and the rib cage was damaged pretty bad. I am looking at the SST, ELD-X, and Interbond. So the ELD-X which is being marketed as a long range hunting bullet looks better on paper and you would be able to use it for both hunting and target shooting. I think from what I read that the GMX is more for thick skinned heavy boned animals where the bullet absolutely has to stay together. This Idaho black bear was taken at about 400 yards with a 19-inch barreled scout rifle. I used to use it for my 300WM before changing to H1000 which is much more stable. Sep 22, 2014 #9 Like them both but … 4. both bullets have polymer tips (the ELD-X uses acetelin resin, supposedly more tolerant to heat and less prone to heat damage/deformation). Either way the bullets do there job to bring big game down. I would go with the one that shoots best in my rifle, inside of 400 yards, the hi-tech temp sensitivity of the tip won't really matter at higher altitudes and cooler temperatures. My own experience shooting a bear with an AMAX at short range ended poorly and follow up shots were required. I shot them in my 270 Win. I've always been impressed with the 30 cal accubond, but the 7mm08, 280 s and 7 mags with accubonds were not above and beyond vs 162 sst, amax or eldx in my … I'm thinking about trying the 162gr ELD-X and Barnes 160gr TSX. The nice part about being a pessimist is that you are constantly being either proven right or pleasantly surprised. The Hornady ELD-X bullet is advertised as a technologically advanced, match accurate, all range hunting bullet. Hornady Reloading Bullets ELD-X 7mm .284 175 Grain ELD-X [2841] View Options Hornady Reloading Bullets Etremely Low Drag 30 Caliber .308 195 Grain ELD-Match [30951] [Last Edit: 7/30/2017 11:03:15 AM EST by CanNevrHaveEnuffGuns], [Last Edit: 8/11/2017 3:45:39 PM EST by pointman66], [Last Edit: 8/11/2017 3:10:36 PM EST by DevL], [Last Edit: 8/14/2017 6:23:42 PM EST by Rob01], [Last Edit: 8/14/2017 1:38:32 PM EST by sparkyD], https://www.hornady.com/support/ballistic-coefficient. Hornady's very successful SST (SST stands for "Super Shock Tip") is essentially a secant ogive Interlock bullet with a red polymer tip. The closest match to my old faithful 140-grain A-Max is the 143-grain ELD-X. I have some on order for my 25-06. The Hornady … Hi team, recently replaced my 270 win with a 270 wsm as I've always wanted 1. I was shooting 145g eldx at 2950fps and getting 1/2 … The Swift Scirocco would be my choice if it shot well in my rifle. La pones al lado de una Geco Express y parece el mismo cartucho, pera al menos en mi rifle Reming.. No complaints with the sst … and has a slightly higher G1 BC (0.525) vs… SST were the worst and Gamekings were decent but not a long range bullet design and was easily outshot by the ELDX and SMK Had I not switched to ELDX I would have tried Bergers next. SMK and ELDX have both been great. Silver $$ Contributor. Cabelas has them on sale for quite a discount on both versions and am thinking of picking up a few hundred. With high velocity 0-400 yard impact, the bullet continually expands throughout its penetration path. Chicken Farmer by choice hunter of shade tree's and hiding spots by nature. Used both in 243 and 308. Either way the bullets do there job to bring big game down. I've always been impressed with the 30 cal accubond, but the 7mm08, 280 s and 7 mags with accubonds were not above and beyond vs 162 sst, amax or eldx … I was shooting 145g eldx at 2950fps and getting 1/2 moa sized groups, … decent exit wound but she fell in her tracks because that entire vertebra exploded. And it was equally as devastating on the deer when I skinned it out. Buying Hunting Land Central/South Alabama, Hunting club on 278 between Double Springs and Ham, Hunting Club: Looking For ‘21/‘22 Deer Season, Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.6.1.1. EldX does not. Considering the cost of ammo - a smart bunny would buy a chronograph - this removes the human factor. RL-22 and RL-25 have developed reputations for temperature sensitivity. Bottom line again, if the SST's have worked olak then any of Hornady's interlock type bullets or any of Sierra's Gameking or Prohunter bullets will work the same IMHO. The Winchester Power Point, Sierra Pro-Hunter and Speer Hot-Cor are classic soft point bullets. Because the ELD-X will expand at velocities as low as 1,600 fps, it is a great bullet for short-barrel rifles. Above: (from l.) Browning 120-gr. That scope/rifle combo had already produced sub-MOA groups with match ammo so I had a baseline of performance, and with Hornady's Precision Hunter the Bergara produced three-shot groups ranging from .71 to .79 inches at 100 yards. Depends on what you are hunting. I have used the 160gr accubond out of a 7mag and it does out perform the ballistic tip. the first was right at 100 yards. Spiker. This review covers the 6.5MM 143-grain ELD-X, and focuses on how it performs … I have been using the SST's for quite a few years now and have take a lot of deer and hundreds of pigs, nothing else I would rather use. Barnes has to have speed. No problems. Ballistic Coefficient (G1) .625. You can't even generalize by weight. For me, the.30 cal 178gr ELD-X / 180gr SST comparison is all about the thicker jacket and shank, and the higher position of the interlock on the ELD-X, which has translated to an improved … A 178-grain Hornady ELD-X put this bull elk down at more than 300 yards. … Flat shooting and deadly accurate, it's … What's the difference between the Hornady SST and ELD-X (factory loads)? Jul 16, 2018 #1 For the nth time I got into a debate about the differences between the aforementioned Hornady bullets recently, with shooters at the local NZDA. Used both in 243 and 308. Them and H4831 it will group moa or better as long as you let the light weight barrel cool. I use sst on deer and they seem to work better on deer than partions! Total Score: 84. I’d … CaptainMal. Hornady Superformance 30-06 SPRG 180 GR SST 20 ROUNDS. "By the metrics of environmentalism, poverty vastly outperforms wealth." It occurred to be that the difference in accuracy between the 110gn ELD X and the 117gn SST may have something to do with the SST being flat base and the ELD X being a boat tail. In short, comparing all 3 bullets, think these are the real key differences: 1. Craiger12 Member. A 6.5 Creedmoor 140 grain ELD-M at 2700 FPS will penetrate 15" minimum penetration and have better wound channel than a 168 AMAX .30 from a .308. Depends on what you are hunting. That's a 30:06 caliber too. For example, comparing ELD-X to SST: SST tips melt at high velocity (air friction). I have found the SST… Thus far I have heard of ELD-X, which sounds ideal for hunting, but per Hornady's website, it's not in any factory ammo. I’ve been shooting Hornady bullets for as long as I’ve been hunting. I have no complaints. I haven't checked that yet, nor have I checked for concentricity on the loaded rounds. Hornady 41 Remington Magnum 210 Grain XTP. 4. both bullets have polymer tips (the ELD-X uses acetelin resin, supposedly more tolerant to heat and … The Hornady ELD-X avoids this by having an aerodynamic casing that streamlines airflow and reduces drag, allowing it to travel where you intend it to land. On the other hand partions work better on elk than sst! The thick shank of the jacket and high InterLock ® ring keep the core and jacket together providing 50-60% weight retention. A 178 AMAX .30 cal from a 300 Win Mag underpenetrates at close range. Back to the SST's I get good accuracy from them on all of my loads. The bullet itself looks totally different and by the info on the projectile box the sst=.460bc and eldx=.538bc.These are 270win data by the way. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. Have a question for our Technical Service Representatives, ask it below. I killed an elk with the eldX and plenty of deer with ttsx. Only the SST has a cannelure. I am starting to handload for a .270 Wby Mag using 140-150 gr. I’m really excited to start sighting in my new 300 win mag Christiensen Mesa this week but have been wondering what factory rounds to go with. exit wound must have been the base of the bullet. Even velocity makes a difference. Use the ELD-X. I do try to keep muzzle velocities at 2600+ fps on my .308's, that seems to keep them flying straight and true. Bullet wise, I've found Hornady 120gr GMX, 120/123/130/140 ELD Match, 140gr SP Interlock, 143gr ELD-X, 140gr SST… In my research, it appears there’s a healthy debate between … Those things left the best blood trail of anything that I've ever shot. I shot a 8 at 200 yards and dropped it with the 300. The rifle I used to test the 6.5 Creedmoor Hornady ELD-X Precision Hunter load was Bergara's new B-14 Hunter topped with a Trijicon Accupower scope. 270WBY is wicked fast. No elk with the bullet. On the other hand partions work better on elk than sst! This review covers the 6.5MM 143-grain ELD-X, and focuses on how it performs as a hunting bullet. Shoot something like a partition, accubond, or ttsx. I shoot a Sako Finnlight 85 in 7mm mag and it loves the Hornady SST 154gr at the range, but I haven't been impressed with the results in the field. I can't tell you the technical difference between eld-x and sst but I've hunted and killed deer with both in 6.5 Creedmoor. The SST's are less expensive and easier to obtain. i mean 100% mush. Impact. Swift Scirocco II, Sierra GameChanger 130-gr. ELD-X vs SST wont help you if all the rifle gives with them are 2' groups at 300 yards. Each bullet in each caliber and weight has its own unique properties. 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