I sent Hornady an email, and they confirmed the ELD-M are the SAME as the A-max with the new tip. The ELD-X are a different animal. Email copied below:
tech
Apr 25
to me
Mr. Lake,
At this point in time the only thing that is different between the A-Max and the ELD-M is the tip.
Thank you
Should have asked when they plan on running enough to stock dealer shelves! Bet they have a 'canned' response for that question.