300 PRC and Hornady 212 Grain ELD-X factory ammo

[CT.HNTR]

So I picked up the new Seekins Havak PH3 in 300 PRC with a 26 inch barrel. I just love the gun. Tried several options of factory ammo and it shoots the Hornady 212 Grain ELD-X the best. Getting sub-MOA 5 shot groups at 100 yards. 5 Shot groups are coming in around .900.
I have no experience hunting with the ELD-X bullets and the opinions I am seeing online seem very mixed especially at closer distances. As it shoots so well out of my rifle, I am taking a close look at them and considering them for a Wyoming elk hunt which this rifle is for. Wondering if anyone is using this bullet for elk and if so can you share your thoughts and experiences. I appreciate everyone's feedback.

 

[Guy Miner]

Under an inch with five shots from the 300 PRC is just fine. You've got it well dialed for accuracy.

I've only used the lighter 178 gr ELD-X on one cow elk, a couple of years ago with Dale (filmjunkie here on the forum). Accuracy was excellent. Cow elk was at 405 yards in a stiff crosswind. Made the appropriate wind and elevation call with my 30-06 and sent it downrange...

Bullet shattered her fore-leg and went through the lower 1/3 of her heart. She ALMOST went down, then rallied herself and hobbled after the herd somehow! The bullet had obviously expanded but we didn't recover it.


I don't think that's any slam on the bullet - it was just a few inches lower than optimal. Managed to catch up and finish her at shorter range.

Re the 212's - they've been accurate for me but I haven't taken game with them. My buddy clobbered a mule deer buck with one at modest range. I think Scotty here on the forum has used the 212's on elk with satisfaction.

Regards, Guy

 

[SJB358]

Yup, from an 06 started at 2700. Worked excellent on a bull at 390. I’d stay off big bones up close at the increased velocity. Once it’s at about 2700’ish I’d put it where you please.

 

[RL338]

Under an inch with five shots from the 300 PRC is just fine. You've got it well dialed for accuracy.

I've only used the lighter 178 gr ELD-X on one cow elk, a couple of years ago with Dale (filmjunkie here on the forum). Accuracy was excellent. Cow elk was at 405 yards in a stiff crosswind. Made the appropriate wind and elevation call with my 30-06 and sent it downrange...

Bullet shattered her fore-leg and went through the lower 1/3 of her heart. She ALMOST went down, then rallied herself and hobbled after the herd somehow! The bullet had obviously expanded but we didn't recover it.
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I don't think that's any slam on the bullet - it was just a few inches lower than optimal. Managed to catch up and finish her at shorter range.

Re the 212's - they've been accurate for me but I haven't taken game with them. My buddy clobbered a mule deer buck with one at modest range. I think Scotty here on the forum has used the 212's on elk with satisfaction.

Regards, Guy

That’s a good size hole in the oil pump.