140 Berger Elite Hunter or 143 ELDX

[bomberodevil]

Which "match bullets"? Not all are created equal.

Berger "Match" or "Target" bullets actually have thicker jackets than the "Hunting" lines.

You're right, I was thinking more in the line of Sierra Match King, Hornady ELD-M, Nosler Custom. I understand that most hunters using match bullets are trying to take advantage of their superior ballistics for longer range shots, which at 100-300 yards is not an issue.

 

[Kmccord]

If you don't already have the Berger or Hornady good luck in locating them. Last season I was tired of looking and switched my 6.5 Creed over to Hammer Hunter 124gr. They shoot great and at your range, will work fine as well, I shot a buck last season with mine using the HH behind the shoulder into the lungs at 110 yards, he ran all of about 50 yards and piled up. What was great about it, no bloodshot meat, a nice little exit hole all lungs gone. I used to shoot Berger bullets and once you hit one in the high shoulder and watch it drop, you are hooked, but when you open him up and see a hole shoulder wasted, the other shoulder shot to hell, it sort of defeats the purpose of filling your freezer. Before Berger I used regular cup and core 130gr Winchester ammo for my 270 and same thing, throw one shoulder away for the bloodshot meat. This season I will try shooting high shoulder with the hammer and see if I see same problems, I don't think I will with the copper petals peeling off but will see what happens. Sorry for the rambling just thought I would provide my .02.

 

[KU_Geo]

Scheels has the ELDX in stock. I have only used on 2 sheep, both were low drama. Exited on both.

 

[QuietTexan]

You can see why he was a priority

We'll just call that "Why Texans Hate Pigs 101"

 

[The_Whitetail_kid]

Thanks for all the replies- I think I've decided to go with the 140 berger.

 

[Prieto9000]

For 100-300 yards, I would not worry about a high BC type bullet choice.

I would be looking at a good bonded or Mono bullet.

Barnes 127 LRX or 130 Accubond work like a charm.

 

[lancetkenyon]

If you don't already have the Berger or Hornady good luck in locating them. Last season I was tired of looking and switched my 6.5 Creed over to Hammer Hunter 124gr. They shoot great and at your range, will work fine as well, I shot a buck last season with mine using the HH behind the shoulder into the lungs at 110 yards, he ran all of about 50 yards and piled up. What was great about it, no bloodshot meat, a nice little exit hole all lungs gone. I used to shoot Berger bullets and once you hit one in the high shoulder and watch it drop, you are hooked, but when you open him up and see a hole shoulder wasted, the other shoulder shot to hell, it sort of defeats the purpose of filling your freezer. Before Berger I used regular cup and core 130gr Winchester ammo for my 270 and same thing, throw one shoulder away for the bloodshot meat. This season I will try shooting high shoulder with the hammer and see if I see same problems, I don't think I will with the copper petals peeling off but will see what happens. Sorry for the rambling just thought I would provide my .02.

Put it behind the shoulder in the crease. Viola, no wrecked shoulder.

 

[Kimber7man]

Thanks for all the replies- I think I've decided to go with the 140 berger.

Great choice!

 

[Kmccord]

Put it behind the shoulder in the crease. Viola, no wrecked shoulder.

That is what I did last season with the hammer hunters, ran 50 yards, not bad, I am curious as what the Hammer's will do with a High Shoulder shot.

 

[Stumpm2]

Hello everyone! Fixing to start working on a load for my 6.5 creedmoor, do y'all recommend using the 143 ELDX or the 140 Berger? Shots will be generally 100-200 yards at whitetail, hogs, and similar sized game. What have y'all's results been with each and which do you think would be better? Thanks.

Sent PM.

 

[bomberodevil]

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