Wild Spanish goats are no match for the ELD‑X
By Ray Tribble
March 16, 2016
I have just completed a hunt on a low fenced ranch in south central Texas in the hill country. I had already harvested a mature ewe aoudad and axis doe with the new 200 grain Hornady ELD-X bullet from my Barrett 98B chambered in 300 Winchester Magnum. I spotted a herd of wild Spanish goats traveling with a herd of Catalina goats at 578 yards. The black nanny presented a shot at that range and I adjusted my Huskemaw 5-20X50mm scope for 575 yards and since the shot angle was at 16 degrees, I held low as if aiming for a heart shot. As with the previous two animals, the 200 grain ELD-X bullet flew with missile like precision from the barrel of my Barrett 98B I 300 Winchester Magnum and the goat fell where she was standing. At that point a second goat jumped atop of the rock face just above and left of the first goat and I held at the exact same point of aim. I sent another bullet down range and the Billy dropped in his racks. 4 shots total on this trip and four animals harvested. The 200 grain ELD-X is an amazing performer and puts down game with authority. I am anxious to draw a tag in my home state of Wyoming and hopefully submit a nice Mule Deer buck picture this October.
Thank you or such an amazing performing product!
Ray Tribble, Sealy, TX.
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