Got a chance to play with these 2 bullets yesterday in similar conditions on live spotted target at 600 yards. Running the same load with both. 24gr R15, Fed SRm, HSM brass. Didn't play with the seating depth on the ELD, just used the same die setting as I use for the 80 and checked for function at that length. The 80s are .02 off the lands, I think the ELD is similar looking at the loaded profile. Wind 10-15 quartering from 2 O'clock. Fired from a RRA 1;8 twist.
First and most striking difference was the elevation change. ELDs were impacting 1-1.5 MOA higher at 600. Second difference was wind deflection. Firing and marking on same target, Wind call was also about 1-1.5 MOA less than with the 80 Nosler. I have fired some pretty impressive scores over the years with that bullet, I expect the 75 Hornady to shave a few points from that in windy conditions. Also fired the ELD at 300m this winter for groups vs the Nosler. Consistency of grouping was similar. No difference noted.
Don't have a live velocity for these bullets at range, but judging by the el change and difference in wind drift, it appears the advertised BC for these is not all hype. Definitely a bullet to consider for long line High power or F class.
First and most striking difference was the elevation change. ELDs were impacting 1-1.5 MOA higher at 600. Second difference was wind deflection. Firing and marking on same target, Wind call was also about 1-1.5 MOA less than with the 80 Nosler. I have fired some pretty impressive scores over the years with that bullet, I expect the 75 Hornady to shave a few points from that in windy conditions. Also fired the ELD at 300m this winter for groups vs the Nosler. Consistency of grouping was similar. No difference noted.
Don't have a live velocity for these bullets at range, but judging by the el change and difference in wind drift, it appears the advertised BC for these is not all hype. Definitely a bullet to consider for long line High power or F class.