The AMax is now the ELD-M. In most weights it is the same bullet as the older AMax with only a different poly tip construction. Load data is the same for these instances. I have extraordinary luck with the .224" 52-grain AMax bullets in my 1-14" Ruger #1 .22-250. 1/2" groups are boringly common and they pop quite a few at or under 1/4" over 38.5 grains of CFE223. When I first learned that the AMax was being discontinued, I called Hornady in protest. That's when I was told that the ELD-M is the same bullet with a tougher tip to alleviate degradation due to the heat of flight. I tried a box and experienced no real difference in accuracy, but had already laid in a plentiful supply of the AMax bullets and later bought another 500 from my hoarder friend who doesn't even reload anymore, so I will be shooting them for awhile. They also shot very well in my 1-12" .223 Ruger #1 and my current 1-8" .223 Ruger American Predator. Very good bullet.
