Hornady ELD X Pellets Test

[@rik4369]

Thanks! For the work on these video. Hope this helps a little. Retired First Sergeant USMC!

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Can't thank you enough for that. Thank you for a life time of service. I was with MALS-26 out of New River. '05 - '10

[@rik4369]

Always enjoy your work on these videos. Really help my MZ journey. Those Hornady EDL are very accurate. I zeroed my new Wolf V2 with the Powerbelt 245 grain. Took about 5 shots to get to the center at 50 yards. Of course that included going the wrong direction on my windage ( it happens). Once centered I tried the EDL's and they were dead center. I only shoot my deer from inside 60 yards. These bullets are true to your reports. Think I have found my bullet & load. I am using the 7 pellets but only ( 2). Our deer in Eastern NC are small. I am coming from a Triple Seven powder to pellets. Thanks again for the info and work on helping us. Semper Fi Marine

[@suburbanhunt3653]

First off Thank You for the Super Thanks!!! Second I love hearing that these are helping. The ELD-X is an amazing round and I can safely say that inside 100yards will be no issue for this round. The doe I shot last year dropped where she stood. I wish you the best of luck in the woods. Thank you again.

[@jgazaway4944]

DJ thank you for the very informative video. I like the pace at which you displayed the results. Looking forward to when you do the same test, but longer distances.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Thank you for watching. I have the materials just need to the rain to give me a chance to get back out to the range.

[@larrycooper5388]

I enjoyed this a lot. I am an old bench rest shooter and am retired. I can't afford to be in bench competition now it is expensive. But thanks to this I can compete with myself. Semper- mo

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. I haven’t made the jump to bench rest, not sure I will. I stick on the hunter side of the line. But accuracy has a lot in making ethical harvests. Thanks for watching. Semper Fi.

[@larrycooper5388]

@@suburbanhunt3653 my moa was 4.5 inches at 1000 yards. And .061 at 100.

[@tripplebeards3427]

Gotta try those! My old faithful load in my Omega shoots 3, 50 grain pellets with a 300 grain original shock wave all in the same hole at 100 yards. The dat I tested it I shot a 1 5/8” group at 200 yards, a 2.5” group at 250, and 2.5” at 300 yards. At 350 yards the group opened up to 12”

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Wow!! I was at the range with the 200gr Shockwaves this week and they did pretty well. Video will post this Wednesday. The 200gr did pretty well.. and the heavier projectiles do seem to do better as a whole. I will have to track some down. Thanks for watching.

[@richardtuler7284]

you just did a lot of range work for me.thanks so much.love your videos and looking forward to more,keep up the good work,SEMPER FI

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Thank you for that. And thank you for watching. SEMPER FI brother

[@robclarkson2151]

Always look forward to your videos. Great shooting. Never used the Federals on Pellets but you have me thinking now! Keep up the great content.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Thank you Sir. They just seem to be all around better but of course we will put that to the test!!😁 A thousand thank yous brother

[@chadhawley5794]

Great videos by far most in-depth muzzleloading videos your find on-line !!! 100 grain white hits and eld-x great combo MOA at 100 .. would love to know velocity’s of this load

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Yes sir I need to run those through the chrono. 🤦‍♂️

[@jeffhays1968]

Hornady for the win. I have a Hornady round I use that's discontinued, solid with a concave base and no skirt or sabot. Now I need a new projectile and load up after this season is over , guess what bullet we are gonna try first ?

[@suburbanhunt3653]

I would love to know how that goes for you!!! After shooting these I’m highly recommending them to everyone to test. Thank ms for watching and good luck this season.

[@janisgray4426]

Thanks for all your work, it’s sa ring me a lot of time and money. Great content.👍🏻

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Thank you. I love doing this. Thanks for watching.

[@aronkoppold3981]

Those blue pellets are the ones that federal recommended for the bore lock bullet

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Really!?!? They had a 6 1/2 inch group for me with 100gr charge. I haven’t tested the 150gr yet.

[@carlwilliams6300]

Great video I will try the the bore driver with the federal primers thanks for the info

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Thank you. As we say.. “Good luck and shot straight” Thank you for watching

[@Deerchaser74]

Great video. So how can you load it without damaging the polymer tip?

[@suburbanhunt3653]

I use the jig from the Powerbelt ELR package.

[@boomerrangerron]

Great video and a very extensive test for sure! I had great accuracy results with my CVS ACCURA with two bullets touching at 50 yards with 290 gr. Hornady Bore Driver bullets and both White Hots & T 7 Firestarters. I was however disappointed that my one deer I shot back in 2022 gave me a very long chase, and I had to finish her off when I finally located the deer. I'm sure it was shot placement and not the accuracy of the round. That said, I've had good accuracy results with THOR and also Federal B.O.R Locks as well. I only shoot pellets and only use two as I find it's not necessary here in New England to use the 150-grain loadings. Nice job on this test!

[@suburbanhunt3653]

290gr by chance was that the FTX? I had a buck run about 50 yards with a good shoulder shot and the projectile was still in him. This was with a 40 yard shot. Granted it went through the left shoulder. If not mistaken the ELD-X came out in 2022. Just wanted to clarify as your experience closely matches with the FTX. Thank you for watching.

[@boomerrangerron]

No I was using the Hornady Bore Driver not the ELD.

[@jameskeim3370]

Thank you for a very informative video. Leaned a lot from it. Looking forward to the next one.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@lukecrutchfield8613]

Another great video but I’m curious how much of a difference the primer swap made. At some point could you do a comparison with say the boredriver ftxs, 150gr t7, and just change primers( 209A, cci, fed 209mz, and cheddite)? I know the 209a made a big difference with Bh209 but I wonder if it has the same effect with pellets. Even just a comparison between the 209a (“the go to”) and cheddite (very widely available) would be great to see.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

I thought the same thing!! I have to pick up some more ELD-X packs. Most places only have 1 pack and with 12/pack it takes 2 packs per video. But yes I plans to get at least 4 more packs for the primer change and to do a ladder test on BH209. I love the idea of using the best group to test. Thank you I will use that.

[@ditchdigger93]

Wow! Just Wow! I've got two cards of those bullets, but I haven't shot one yet. Now you've got me wanting to see if I can get anywhere as good of groups with them as you did. I've got the Optima V2 LR and it's been very good as far as accuracy with about anything I've stuffed down the pipe, but these may just be the ticket. Fantastic groups with pellets. Or anything else for that matter.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

My thoughts exactly!!! Best of luck with your hope they are just a good if not better. Please update me on a you have tested them. I would love to get feedback from anyone and everyone one these.

[@richardtuler7284]

Dj first I want to say thanks for all the info and videos. Spent some time at the range with my CVA accura v2 and went with the Hornady eldx and 150 gr of the I.M.R. white hots got 5 groups all m.o.a. With 2 groups at sub m.o.a. Shot a huge doe lastnight at 147 yards and dropped her on the spot. When I cleaned her out the damage was catastrophic holy cow man!!!!! This is my new load for sure. So thanks again buddy you have Ben so helpful. Hope to meet you someday Rich.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

That’s amazing!! 147 Yards and DRT!!! That’s great!!! Before doing these test I wouldn’t even have thought about a shot that far with a muzzleloader. Thanks for the story and for watching. Throw me an email at Suburbanhunt365@gmail get some info from and see if we can’t line up a meet. I love talking to other hunter and hearing their experiences.

[@dunderwood396]

Awesome shooting. Are you cleaning between groups with a brush and swab ?

[@suburbanhunt3653]

I use triple 7 foaming cleaner with swab and patches. Then I use a nylon brush for the ring(if any) and the threads for the plug.

[@patheubel560]

I've been waiting on this video. I just picked up a CVA "ultima" Optima Lr based on your channel. I'm a hornady fanboy so I bought all hornady rounds and have been very curious if the 3 packs of eldx and 3 bore driver packs were a good buy. You've confirmed it. Thanks for all your videos, time and money You've put into this. Btw i found loads of federal 209a primers in st louis.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Please tell me where!!! I will be driving back through at the end of the week.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

As you can tell by the wall behind me… I love me some Hornady. Dies, projectiles, and the bullets!!! “Ultima” 🤣😂🤣

[@patheubel560]

@suburbanhunt3653 I keep trying to share the store but youtube keeps taking it down. It's called Doc's guns in Eureka Missouri just off 44. Hopefully they let this one stay.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

@@patheubel560 crap I was very close to it just a couple weeks ago. I will make sure to get over there soon!!

[@defomatt2684]

I assume you swabbing the barrel after the 3 shots?

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Yes after each group.

[@DEVILDOG1964]

CRAZY GOOD PATTERNS WITH THOSE BULLETS!!

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Yes Sir!!! I went out and bought what I could of these guys. Looking forward to testing with BH209

[@richardtuler7284]

DJ first got to say congrats on your fantastic videos. just bought 5 cards of the hornady eldx in 360gr. you got me leaning tword the triple7 powder and a fed 209A primer but do you have any idea if your going to do a loose powder vs pellet test another thing ive ben looking for a year and a half for fed primers any clue where i can get a few 100 any help would be greatly appreciated. wish i could spend some time with you at the range because we both love muzzeloading so much. please keep up the awsome videos and ill be sending you some help to help offset the cost of all the stock you have ben using up. SEMPER FI brother. CVA ACCURA V2 with a NIKON XR in line 3x9x40 with the 300bdc

[@suburbanhunt3653]

First off thank you watching. And Yes, because of the cost video that I did, I will running Triple 7 FFG&FFFG as well as Pyrodex RS and Pyrodex Select to compare the loose powders to Black Horn 209. As for comparing loose to pellets....I truly feel there is no comparison. If the are willing to take the time Loose Powder is KING!!!! You will have much more consistent loads with loose. To add another step I would recommend weight vs volume as the shape of the powder will change the amount of air space and ultimately the powder charge of the load. As for the range time please email me @ [e-mail] and we can discuss. I would love to hit the range with you. Just need to work out the details if possible.

[@richardtuler7284]

@@suburbanhunt3653 hey dj I would love to donate some money to your account to offset the cost your videos. I know the price of the components you are using and thank you for everything you are doing for our sport. So just let me know how to send it to you and I’ll get it to you asap. Again thank you for all you are doing.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

@@richardtuler7284 the easiest way is the Super Thanks located under each video. If you would prefer Venmo or PayPal it’s @suburbanhunt365 or cash app $suburbanhunt365. Please don’t feel obligated but we welcome any donations. Thank you for watching and being part of what we are doing here on this channel.

[@perrybowers344]

Does the ELD-X leave residual plastic residue in the barrel? Im shooting a CVA V2 not LR

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Not that I have noticed. But I don't have a barrel cam to check. Thanks for watching.

[@ditchdigger93]

Sure, with you could have shot that third four pellet Firestar group and left out the third blue pellet load, that hasn't done too well in any test so far. I've settled now on that ELDX bullet and 130gr. or loose Tripple 7 powder.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Yes Sir. Hind sight I’m not using the Blue MZs any more. They are not easy to find and they, as you mentioned, haven’t done very well. For now I’m sticking with the ELDXs they are an awesome round. Our last video show they stopping a doe in her track. Awesome round.

[@1Whitetail]

DJ heck of a test and very impressive. I've seen those test on the ELD X you mentioned and they was bragging on it. Good job. I was wondering from you being sighted for 100yds just how much drop did those ELD X have ? I shoot the PB 295 with Triple 7 pellets so I expect a little drop on mine. Definitely need to find some Federal 209 A primers. Thanks for the informational videos.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

The drop depended on the powder charge. During the test I was using the Konus’s 125 yard mark. So the group closer to the top of the target would need very little adjustment while the ones closer to the red bull’s eye would need more. I would imagine only a inch or so adjustment would be needed to get you up and running.

[@1Whitetail]

@@suburbanhunt3653 thanks for your reply DJ appreciate your time and money spent to show us new things and plenty of infor.

[@NoFenceOutdoors]

You know what muzzle velocity you were getting with 150gr of 777 pellets? Have my accura zeroed at 100 with the eldx, curious what bullet drop past 100 looks like

[@suburbanhunt3653]

I didn’t run the chrono on this test…. And man should I have!!! So I will use you comment to prompt a 200 yard challenge where I can get the velocities and the drops for each. Seems fair. My rifle is zeroed for those rounds so it a simple day at the range. Give a week or so to get it to you. Thanks for watching.

[@NoFenceOutdoors]

Good deal it’ll be interesting to see the results, my accura lr-x loves these bullets. Sub moa at 100 yards all day.

[@justinlloyd9342]

Do you think the the white hots are any cleaner then the triple 7

[@suburbanhunt3653]

They are easier to clean yes

[@ronaldmangol3560]

I use Horndy and there on at 200 yards i Hunt alot of Fields and Round Balls to

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Yes Sir!! These are my favorite projectile. We have a video dropping this Wednesday were I'm testing them with Pyrodex RS and Select. The RS is Awesome!!! Check it out. Thank you for watching and comment. Best of luck

[@randysmith8604]

Do you think the eldx will work good in my new cva lrx with white hots?

[@suburbanhunt3653]

I think they are worth trying in every muzzleloader. They are devastatingly effective round.

[@patgattett9295]

cool video velocity would be nice to have

[@suburbanhunt3653]

You are 100% correct. For no good reason I stopped lugging the chronograph. That was clearly a mistake. I’ve multiple comments about the velocity. Next time I go I will make sure to have it with me. Truth is I need to bite the bullet and get the smaller ones that attach to the rifle. Thank you for watching

[@stevendillard2174]

Would like to see this with black horn 209!

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Yes sir I plan to do a ladder test and zero my rifle in for that combo. Next time I go to the range that’s what I’m doing.

[@dankolditz7236]

I asked Hornady for a recommended load of Blackhorn 209 in my Rem. 700 UML. They suggested 82g by weight.to produce 1855 fps. @@suburbanhunt3653

[@brandon22333]

Would you recommend this bullet for elk? Don’t really like how it falls apart. Also are you cleaning the barrel with solvent and the whole 9 yards when changing the powder

[@suburbanhunt3653]

As for the elk I haven’t hunted any with it was I couldn’t say. As for the cleaning.. yes I use a T7 foaming cleaning after each group. Making sure that no ring is left that could effect the next group.

[@brandon22333]

@@suburbanhunt3653 I’ve been using the pre saturated patches as that’s all I can find near me. But after cleaning my barrel my shots are all over the place until about the 4th shot anything you recommend?

[@suburbanhunt3653]

@@brandon22333 I also used the pre-saturated patches. For the White Hots and Firestars they worked ok. But for the T7 and Pyrodex the T7 foam took out the ring better. As for the clean bore try popping a primer to foul the barrel then test. But if you have to shoot 4 rounds to start getting accurate shots I would suggest testing other combos that like your rifle harmonics. See every shot puts more fouling in the barrel. Doing so changes your harmonics slightly. Apparently yours current combo like the dirtier barrel. But to have to shot 4 rounds then Go to the tree stand…. Ouch.

[@brandon22333]

@@suburbanhunt3653 I’ve popped 4 primers no change haha I’m going to try some different bullets this weekend. I got those eld x boredrivers and Barnes tez and federal borlock I’ll try again with 100grains of the powders I have. I have everything minus the fire stars can’t find em anywhere.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

@@brandon22333 - good deal. I would love to know how that goes. If you are willing could you send an update letting me know where you land? I would love to know.

[@TODinWY]

Good Stuff! Keep'em coming.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Thank you. Will do

[@rogercarlton4385]

I shoot a Remington UML with this Hornady 340 ELDX and a healthy charge of BH209, lit by a large rifle magnum primer. I get 2142 fps and 3/8” groups for three shots at 100 yds.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Holy cow!!!! I must know more about the Remington UML!! I love my 700 and me 870!! Makes sense they would have a Bad A@@ muzzleloader also🥳 Thanks for watching and good luck out there.

[@rogercarlton4385]

@@suburbanhunt3653 I added an Arrowhead Rifles breechplug to facilitate the shooting of BH209 (no flame cutting issues common to the REM UML factory plug), along with adding pillars, bedding, and free floating the barrel. Shoots very good.

[@jgazaway4944]

Sounds great.

[@fishhead52m]

Were you cleaning the rifle between each shot?

[@suburbanhunt3653]

No. I clean between groups.

[@tyschwab4577]

Have you shot the Thor 300gr lighting

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Not yet. I’m working on getting some. I have had several comments on Thor. So I will be headed there next. Thanks for watching

[@jaretthuber]

What kind of muzzeloader are you using and what is the twist rate?

[@suburbanhunt3653]

CVA Optima V2 1:28

[@shamrock1738able]

Definitely found your guns favorite projectile!

[@suburbanhunt3653]

That’s for sure!! Have you used or tested these? I would love to know how they are working for others.

[@shamrock1738able]

@@suburbanhunt3653 Have not tried those I wasn't impressed with the weight retention of the original bore driver but these being heavier should do better. I have my accura pr set up shooting 1" groups with federal bor locks and 100gr of blackhorn.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

@@shamrock1738able Very nice. What primer are you using? I tested that combo with CCI 209mags and was over 3” group. Just goes to show each rifle is different. Also, in the videos that I mentioned, I believe it was between 65 and 80% retention

[@shamrock1738able]

@@suburbanhunt3653 Ive had good luck with the Winchester 209 shotshell primers the blue box. Different guns definitely have their preference. Looking forward to your loose powder tests of that BLR

[@shamrock1738able]

ELD-X*

[@aronkoppold3981]

Good way to start

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Right!!

[@bowhuntinbob9207]

Dude you are awesome and definitely earned a follow

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Thank you!!! That’s the greatest complement I could ever ask for. Thank you for watching

[@WillowRoost]

What jag were you using to push the bullet down the barrel?

[@patheubel560]

The eldx has it's own jag you can buy. A powerbelt eld jag may work but haven't tried it.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

I was using the standard rod. I chose to do so because I believe that Hornady should have provided it if the accuracy required it. Like the ELRs and others. That being said if the jig helps accuracy… brother watch out she a bad B….😜

[@flushot6513]

What gun ya using then when ya hunt do ya just leave loaded for a couple days just pop primer out or what think silly to unload after every day if ya dont shoot something been thinking of extending my range on deer being iam archery guy

[@suburbanhunt3653]

I’m using my CVA Optima V2 that is in all the videos. Yes I usually leave the same load in the rifle til the end of the hunt. So like in my 3 day hunt video the loaded combo stayed in the rifle til the last day. At which point I fire the round to clear the gun and clean it prior to leaving camp.

[@randysmith8604]

Amazing

[@suburbanhunt3653]

They are awesome.

[@zachchristensen1394]

These shot light out in my dads bone collector! 84 grains by weight blackhorn 209 he loves them we ran out bought a couple more packs

[@suburbanhunt3653]

That’s awesome. I landed on 80gr and man it punched a doe on opening weekend. Stay tuned for that video. Thanks for watching and good luck in the woods.

[@charleycrawford2857]

What kind of velocity do you know.

[@suburbanhunt3653]

@@charleycrawford2857 LOL. I laugh because that is the most asked question and I failed to run the chrono. 😵 I will making video very soon to answer the velocity questions.

[@robertmonte4965]

What cal is this

[@suburbanhunt3653]

50

[@paulfrevert3662]

Great video thank you

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Thank you. Again thank you for watching.

[@rnssr71]

what muzzleloader do you use?

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Optima V2 LR

[@Bobby-od2yf]

I would like to see you try triple 7 3f Magnum pellets comes in red box to 60 grain pellets there all I use perfectly powerful and accurate and also 200 yard shot is average with inline I've seen KZbin videos well past 300 yards when use to live on farm I would shoot trees at 400 yards no scope on my CVS wolf not sure how accurate been can be done civil war rifles had range of 500 600 yards heavier bullets slower volcity so I know it can be done awesome video 😊

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Wow!! I have questions, as you could imagine. You used both 2 and 3 pellet charges? What weight projectile? I know that CVA rifles are rated from magnum charges but going from 150 to 180? I have to say I’m intrigued!! To get that kind of range from a muzzleloader? This I have to try. Please tell me more. I seen these at my local Academy Sports so please let me know!!

[@Bobby-od2yf]

@@suburbanhunt3653 they are 60 grain pellets only use 2 for a total of 120 grain Magnum charge and I would aim bout 55 plus feet high with 250 grain bullet for 400 yards the bullets will got that far there's a video on KZbin cva optima V2 where he consistently hits at 350 yards just type it in should come up awesome video bro be cool if you had the velocity and muzzle energy on there also nobody does a ballistic test long range I always wondered wat those bullets would do 200 or 300 yards

[@Bobby-od2yf]

Also my I never tried the bullets you have in video I'ma get sum this year when I got some extra money my favorite bullets are elr 330 grain and traditions smackdown xr 200 grain low recoil and very fast those are favorite the sabot on those smackdown cleans your bore when you load I've shot 8 to 10 rounds back to back no cleaning

[@suburbanhunt3653]

@@Bobby-od2yf I will pick up the magnum T7s and run the projectile challenge for starters. If the accuracy is there I will stretch it out. Might have to upgrade my scope to get those ranges repeatedly.

[@michaelbutterworth6556]

Killer videos bud

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Thank you Sir. I enjoy making them. And learn a lot in the process. Thanks for watching

[@michaelbutterworth6556]

@@suburbanhunt3653 ur welcome I live way up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan muzzloader season is best time to hunt working making my cva into a sniper rifle lol

[@DEVILDOG1964]

HEY BRO READY TO LOCK AND LOAD? WORLD'S GETTING NUTS!! SEMPER FI

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Yes Sir. The world is going to do what it does and as always… we adapt and overcome!! Semper Fi

[@jesusisalive3227]

What is the actual diameter of the bullet?

[@ryoung6725]

.499

[@MikeyAR7373]

New subscriber !!

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Excellent!!! Thank you welcome to the channel

[@DEVILDOG1964]

NEED 777 REDBOX MAGNUM PELLETS!!

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Just started test with them. Interested to see what happens.

[@DEVILDOG1964]

HOW EASY OR HARD DID THOSE HORNADY ELD X'S LOAD?@@suburbanhunt3653

[@DEVILDOG1964]

HAD ABOUT TESTING ELD-X's WITH 777 REDBOX MAGNUMS! MERRY CHRISTMAS MARINE SEMPER FI!!

[@suburbanhunt3653]

Can do!!