Been working up a load for my .280 with the 150 gr. ELD-X bullet, using Alliant RL26 powder. Results have been very satisfactory- sub-MOA accuracy, and 3020 fps MV out of my .280. Having applied for an RFW elk permit here in CO, with enough pref points to draw, it's pretty certain I will draw.
I'm thinking I will leave my .300 Wby. and .270 WSM behind this season, and give the .280 some 'out of the safe' time this year. My tried-and-true load for this .280 has been the 140 gr. Barnes TTSX, with comparable accuracy to the ELD-X, but the Hornady bullet offers better wind drift numbers.
Given the choice of the two bullets, which would you choose? Yeah, I know, both will work, I just don't have any actual field experience with the ELD-X.
