Hornady ELD-X 6.5mm 143 Grain Hunting Bullets

Hornady ELD-X: Match-Accurate Hunting Excellence

The Hornady ELD-X represents a significant advancement in hunting bullet technology. These 143-grain projectiles are engineered for consistent, controlled expansion across all practical hunting distances—from close range to extended shots beyond 400 yards.

Superior Aerodynamic Design

Heat Shield Tip Technology is the cornerstone of the ELD-X's performance. Hornady engineers discovered that conventional polymer tips in high ballistic coefficient bullets melt and deform during flight, reducing accuracy at extended ranges. The Heat Shield tip is immune to aerodynamic heating, maintaining its shape and preserving the bullet's best-in-class ballistic coefficients throughout the trajectory.

• G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .625
• G7 Ballistic Coefficient: .315
• Sectional Density: .293
• Streamlined secant ogive with optimum boattail design
• Highly concentric AMP bullet jackets

Consistent Terminal Performance

Close Range (0-400 yards): At conventional hunting distances, the ELD-X expands progressively throughout its penetration path. The thin nose section peels back and sheds material until reaching the thick jacket shank, where the InterLock ring keeps the core and jacket together. This design delivers 50-60% weight retention with devastating wound cavities.

Extended Range (400+ yards): At lower impact velocities, the Heat Shield tip drives backward into the nose cavity to initiate expansion. The bullet exhibits conventional mushroom expansion with 85-90% weight retention, ensuring deep penetration and large wound channels.

Specifications

• Caliber: 6.5mm
• Diameter: .264"
• Weight: 143 grains
• Count: 100 per box
• Packaging: 15 boxes per case

These component bullets are ideal for handloaders seeking precision ammunition tailored to their specific shooting needs and hunting applications.