If you look at cutaway's of the Hornady ELD-X and their ELD-M, it seems the Match has a thinner jacket. What you see at the tip doesn't necessary correlate as it progresses rearward.
Just a word of caution. While I will not get into this debate regarding the suitability of match ammo for hunting big game since I for one don't believe in it, nor do any of the manufacturers seem to recommend it. Check your individual states big game regulations before going hunting with target/match ammo. Here in Wisconsin, and I imagine most other states it is illegal to use match ammo when hunting deer or Elk. If you were to get caught, it would most likely cost you your rifle, a hefty fine and loss of hunting privileges for several years.If you look at cutaway's of the Hornady ELD-X and their ELD-M, it seems the Match has a thinner jacket. What you see at the tip doesn't necessary correlate as it progresses rearward.
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The rules, shown here do not specifically say match ammo,That ^^^^^^^^ is the first time I have ever heard of a prohibition on match ammo for hunting. I have heard of rules that prohibit "non expanding" bullets but never a rule against the use of match bullets or ammo.