Hornady ELD-X 30 Caliber 178 Grain Hunting Bullets

Hornady ELD-X: The All-Range Hunting Bullet

The ELD-X represents a significant advancement in hunting bullet technology. Hornady engineers recognized that conventional polymer tips in high ballistic coefficient bullets degrade under aerodynamic heating at extended ranges, reducing accuracy and consistency. Their solution: the Heat Shield tip, a heat-resistant polymer design that maintains its shape and ballistic coefficient throughout the bullet's flight.

Superior Aerodynamic Design

• Streamlined secant ogive with optimum boattail design
• Highly concentric AMP bullet jackets for consistency
• Best-in-class ballistic coefficients verified by Doppler radar
  • G1 BC: .535
  • G7 BC: .271
• Sectional density: .268

Controlled Expansion at All Distances

Close Range (0-400 yards): At high velocity impact, the thin nose section peels back and sheds material until reaching the thick jacket shank. The InterLock ring keeps the core and jacket together while the heavy shank drives forward, expanding for lethal results. Expect 50-60% weight retention.

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

The InterLock Advantage

The thick jacket shank combined with the InterLock ring provides exceptional core-to-jacket bonding, maintaining bullet integrity through the entire penetration path for consistent, devastating performance.

Specifications:

• Caliber: 30 Cal (.308")
• Weight: 178 grains
• Quantity: 100 per box
• Available as component bullets or in factory-loaded Precision Hunter ammunition