longshot3,
How has the bloodshot meat damage been with the ELD-X? I shot an antelope and another deer with the 145 out of my 270 this past fall. While I like the range and steel performance, they damage a lot of meat. I really liked the 143 out of my Creedmoor, but never used it on deer and am now out of the Creedmoor game.
I butcher all my own critters and that is one of things I do not like. One of the reasons I really like mono metals or harder C&C like the Interlock for hunting purposes.
As to the OP, I think 120-130gr is perfect for normal whitetail hunting, while the super slippery, heavier bullets are better suited for LR hunting and shooting applications.
Last edited by CRS; 01/30/21.
