Houston Bill
AH enthusiast
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My Tikka in 338 WinMag likes the 250 and 275 grain Swift A Frames so that is what I shoot. I have used the 275 grain on Water buffalo in Australia.
But if I were to pick from one of your 6 I would go with the 230 grain ELD-X as it shoots the best. I seem to have more confidence when I shoot at game when I know my gun is very accurate. A friend of mine has used the ELD-X on many game animals all the way up to Eland with complete success. The ELD-X will certainly perform on all the animals on your list. If you are at all worried about penetration and killing capability of the ELD-X (I would not be) then go with the 225 Gr CX since you said they also shot accurately in your rifle.
But if I were to pick from one of your 6 I would go with the 230 grain ELD-X as it shoots the best. I seem to have more confidence when I shoot at game when I know my gun is very accurate. A friend of mine has used the ELD-X on many game animals all the way up to Eland with complete success. The ELD-X will certainly perform on all the animals on your list. If you are at all worried about penetration and killing capability of the ELD-X (I would not be) then go with the 225 Gr CX since you said they also shot accurately in your rifle.