Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Elk Hunting 168 VLD, 162 ELD-X, or 160 AB?

In an attempt to opine, I've been using the 168 VLD as my big gun bullet for a bit now. It's my elk bullet. I start it at about 2800-2850. It flys very well.

I'd say all else equal, if your impact velocities are above 2900fps, the Accubond or EldX will likely be a better choice. Most kills are below that threshold however.

The VLD's,specifically mid to heavy for caliber VLDs, and IME/IMHO, are about the most undersung bullet for mid to low impact velocities relative to wound channel and penetration characteristics. I'd say absolutely better than the Accubond or the ELDX and I've seen wound channels with both, many of them.

This is why I shoot the bullet in a .280 Ackley so I'm not worried about a 25 yard shot or a 700 yard shot....

I have no plans to change.