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270 Win 145 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter Ammo

Am an old guy who is gearing up for next year's elk hunt. Ended up with a NIB Win Model 70 Featherweight with the slightly heavier Sporter model 24" barrel. Not sure why/how the factory made it, but was very pleased to find rather than the 22" pencil-barreled Featherweight or heavier Sporter models. Been ~25yr since I've hunted elk, but have been very pleased with the Hornady 139gr Superperformance ammo in my 700 CDL 7mm-08 for our eastern bean-field deer.

Am wondering if anyone has shot any of the .270 Win 145gr ELD-X Precision Hunter ammo and what you think of it? I do load for competition (F-T/R & silhouette), but prefer to purchase ammo for hunting, as I don't need another caliber/rifle to develop loads for (3 is enough). Will likely purchase a box of the ELD-X and hold a shoot-off between it and the 140gr Nosler Accubond and Federal 150gr Partition Vital Shock to see what my rifle likes.
 
Here is Hornady's response to the same question on the ELD-X ammo:

Mr. X, This bullet will work great on the thick skinned, heavy muscled animals like an elk. We did most of the testing with these bullets in Africa were they harvested 90+ plains game animals. It is more designed for long distance harvesting due to the expansion velocity range of the bullets. This is 1600-2500 fps impact velocity ranges. Thanks
 

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