The first target was fired at 200 yards while testing the ELD-X to see how accurate it was. Accuracy was excellent so I decided to shoot them on one day at the last mid-range match we have in Michigan. The other targets were fired at 500 yards. The 5 shot target was fired on Friday to get sight settings. Wind was a light fishtailing tailwind from 3-9 o'clock at 2-6 MPH. The 10 shot target was fired on Saturday during the match. Wind was fishtailing from 3-9 o'clock at 10-20 MPH. The 500 yard targets are facimiles. I plot each shot location when the target comes up from the pits after it is marked by the target puller. A squad of 3 people use the same target all day so you can't take the target home. The 500 yd. targets were fired from prone X-sticks. I was following NRA B.P. Target Rifle rules which allow you up to 4 sighting shots and 10 shots for score in 30 minutes. I was firing 2 sighters then going for score. [2 1/2 minutes per shot.]
.50 cal. Cooper model 22 M/L
Hornady 340 gr. bore driver ELD-X [bullets were actually 349 grains]
70 grains WEIGHT BH-209
Fed 209A primers
Wiped between shots
Nikon 3.5X14 scope set at 10X
NRA MR-65 500 yard target
The recovered bullets were dug out of the berm.
I found that the ELD-X bullets were easy to load and were very accurate IN MY RIFLE. As usual, your results may vary. X
.50 cal. Cooper model 22 M/L
Hornady 340 gr. bore driver ELD-X [bullets were actually 349 grains]
70 grains WEIGHT BH-209
Fed 209A primers
Wiped between shots
Nikon 3.5X14 scope set at 10X
NRA MR-65 500 yard target
The recovered bullets were dug out of the berm.
I found that the ELD-X bullets were easy to load and were very accurate IN MY RIFLE. As usual, your results may vary. X