Originally Posted by
tobnpr
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I was incorrect in my velocity/energy (must have looked at a different one in error), but the end result is the same.
First, your chart above is for the ELD-M, which is a match target bullet, with higher BC than the ELD-X hunting bullet and therefore, better long-range performance.
The factory 143 ELD-X ammo posts a MV of 2,960 (which I hear is not correct), and at that- has 70 inches of drop and 1,417 lbs of energy at 600 yards, and 265 inches of drop and 850 lbs. at 1,000. (JBM Ballistics)
The .300 WM, with the 212 grain ELD-X, a MV of 2,850 has 71 inches of drop and 1,754 lbs. of energy at 600 yards, and 266 inches drop and 1,316 lbs energy at 1,000.
So, no- it does not outperform the .300 Win Mag under any metric, at any range. The Magnum matches it in terms of drop/drift, with far more energy at any given range.
"Adequate", perhaps. But it's not up to the Win Mag in a hunting application. Punching paper, or ringing steel- is a different ballgame, where energy is irrelevant and the lighter recoil is a big plus.
Not a big hunter myself- but many customers are, and they've always told me the above energy requirements for Elk (1500-2000 at anticipated max range) are what they need.
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