6.5 Terminal Ballistics

Hawk in WY

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The 143 grain Hornady ELD-X bullet offers awesome ballistic coefficient and sectional density.

The ballistic coefficient with velocity determines the excellent external ballistics, but I haven't seen much discussion of terminal performance.

The high sectional density should result in good penetration but compared to 7mm or .308 with significantly less bullet weight.

I'm interested in the relationship between bullet weight and lethality on elk.