These bullets come in two ranges: the ELD-M (match) designed for target shooting, and the ELD-X (expanding) for hunting use. These bullets proved popular in the states, and production was soaked up for some time, so they only recently became available over here. Hornady therefore developed a new material for their tips, which is resilient to heat – and so the ELD bullet was born. Once the bullet passed around 400 yards, the effects were more apparent.
Hornady discovered that when the original bullets were pushed to higher velocities, the polymer tips began to melt and deform, which decreased ballistic co-efficiency. The ELD range of bullets are basically the same as the A-Max/V-Max bullets except for the tip. 623 (G1) for a 143-grain projectile, quickly attracting the interest of long-range shooters and varminters alike. Rumour was that the only difference between the two bullets was the box.īut talk arose of a new bullet from Hornady: the ELD bullet (extremely low drag), which boasted a ballistic co-efficient of. It was the V-Max bullets that were intended for hunting purposes, but shooters quickly discovered that the A-Max also expanded very well. The A-Max also had another perk that made them popular, which was that they were classed as a target bullet and could therefore be sent through the post without the need to be entered on to your FAC. 585 (G1), making them good for long-range shooting. I found that the Hornady A-Max 140 grain bullets were cheap, shot very well and with a good ballistic co-efficient of. For five or six years I used the same load in my. I usually bulk-buy the components I need once I’ve settled on a load. The ELDs benefit from a new tip designed specifically for longer-range shots
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