Videos tagged with ELD-X

This expert-level guide from Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics demonstrates how to effectively zero an AR-15 style rifle without relying solely on dialing the scope for every shot. It covers essential techniques like stable prone shooting, understanding height over bore, and utilizing ballistic data for scope adjustments at various distances. The instruction emphasizes the importance of a solid zero for competitive shooting divisions.

This guide details a practical method for testing different Black Hills .308 Winchester loads to determine optimal accuracy for a specific rifle. It emphasizes the importance of controlled range conditions, including barrel cooling and consistent shooting techniques, to identify the best-performing ammunition. The analysis highlights how bullet weight and design can influence point of impact and group tightness, with the 178gr ELD-X ultimately producing the tightest group in this test.

This video compares the 300 Win Mag and 7 PRC rifle calibers, aiming to determine a 'winner' between the two. The description specifies that the 300 Win Mag was tested with a 200 Grain ELD-X bullet and the 7 PRC with a 175 Grain ELD-X bullet. The comparison likely focuses on performance metrics such as ballistic data, recoil, effective range, and suitability for different applications like hunting or long-range shooting, although these are not explicitly stated.

This video demonstrates advanced handloading techniques for the SVD Dragunov rifle, focusing on precision and consistency. It covers the entire process from cleaning spent brass using a wet tumbler to induction annealing, precise powder charging with Hodgdon Varget, and seating Hornady ELD-X bullets with a Forster Co-Ax press. The final result is handloaded 7.62x54mmR ammunition ready for the SVD.

This video tests the .22 Creedmoor for hunting big bucks, initially met with skepticism. It demonstrates exceptional ammo consistency, with Hornady's 80-grain ELD-X bullets impacting within 4 inches at 600 yards. The Horizon Venatic Carbon rifle achieves sub-MOA accuracy, and the .22 Creedmoor proves effective with a high shoulder shot, dropping deer instantly.

This video explores the effectiveness of match-grade bullets for hunting, comparing Hornady's ELD-X and ELD-M. While match bullets offer superior accuracy, their terminal performance on game can differ, often fragmenting for high internal damage with small exit wounds. The host also shares a critical hunting mistake involving a slow trigger squeeze, emphasizing the need for speed and precision in the field.

This video showcases a Savage rifle chambered in .25-06 caliber, achieving sub-MOA accuracy at an impressive 500 yards with Hornady Precision Hunter ELD-X ammunition. The content appears to be a range test and review, highlighting the rifle's performance with specific factory ammunition. The description also lists various gear used by the creator, including steel targets, cameras, editing equipment, hearing protection, safety glasses, ballistic gelatin powder, reloading tools, a chronograph, and various types of splatter targets.

This video features Black Hills Gold 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition, highlighting both the ELD-M match load for target shooting and the ELD-X for long-range hunting. The content is presented as part of the 'Guns & Gear' series, offering interviews, range demonstrations, and tips. It also promotes the show's airing schedule on Sportsman Channel and WildTV, as well as various platforms for watching full episodes and bonus features, including Gun Talk's website and apps.

This video delves into the development of Hornady's ELD (Extremely Low Drag) line of bullets. It highlights how Hornady utilized Doppler radar technology to optimize bullet design for both competition (ELD-M) and hunting (ELD-X) applications. A key innovation discussed is the Heat Shield tip, which prevents in-flight expansion and reduces drag. The ELD-X is designed for reliable expansion at low velocities for hunting, while the ELD-M is a match-grade bullet engineered for consistent accuracy with a thin jacket.

This Gun Talk video features Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin detailing a North American big game hunt in Canada, where he exclusively used Black Hills Ammunition's 143-grain ELD-X in 6.5 Creedmoor to hunt elk and black bear. The video highlights the effectiveness of this specific cartridge for large game. It also promotes Gun Talk Media's various platforms for more content.

This video explores the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge, featuring insights from Jeff Hoffman of Black Hills Ammunition. It highlights two specific loads: the 143-grain ELD-X for hunting and the 147-grain ELD-M for competition, noting its high ballistic coefficient of .697. The demonstration at 700 yards showcases the caliber's impressive long-range performance with manageable recoil, comparable to a .300 Win Mag but with the feel of a .308.

This segment from American Rifleman Television features Joe Kurtenbach at Hornady's headquarters, focusing on testing their ELD-X Ammunition. The video likely delves into the performance characteristics, ballistic data, and practical applications of this specific ammunition line. Viewers can expect insights into Hornady's manufacturing and testing processes, as well as real-world performance evaluations of the ELD-X projectiles.