Hornady Bore Driver 45 Cal 280gr ELD-X Muzzleloader Bullets
Hornady's Bore Driver 45 caliber muzzleloader bullets feature a polymer base that seals the bore without a sabot, paired with ELD-X technology for controlled expansion and deep penetration on medium game.
Hornady Bore Driver: Modern Muzzleloader Performance
The Bore Driver represents a significant advancement in muzzleloader ammunition design. Rather than relying on traditional sabots, Hornady engineered a polymer base that seats directly in the bore, creating an effective seal while simplifying the loading process.
Key Features
- Polymer Base Design: Eliminates the need for sabots while ensuring maximum energy transfer
- ELD-X Bullet: Extremely Low Drag-eXpanding bullet with proven field performance
- Polymer Tip: Protects the bullet during handling and flight
- InterLock Ring: Keeps the core and jacket together for controlled expansion and deep penetration
- Gilding Metal Jacket: Rugged construction for reliable performance
- Weight: 280 grains, optimized for 45 caliber muzzleloaders
Performance and Application
The combination of the polymer base and ELD-X bullet technology delivers the accuracy and lethality serious muzzleloader hunters demand. The controlled expansion ensures that energy is transferred efficiently to medium-sized game, while the InterLock design prevents jacket separation during penetration. This is a purpose-built projectile for hunters who want modern ballistic performance from their traditional firearms.
Specifications
- Caliber: 45
- Weight: 280 grains
- Bullet Type: ELD-X
- Quantity: 12 per box
Features
- 45 cal .458 with 280 gr eld-x bullet
- polymer base for easy loading without a sabot
- designed for maximum energy transfer and accuracy
- eld-x bullet with rugged gilding metal jacket
- polymer tip initiates fast, controlled expansion upon impact
- interlock ring retains bullet weight for deep penetration
- base features a post for improved torque engagement and energy transmission
- approved for use in colorado
- sectional density: .217
- ballistic coefficient: .315 (g1)
- suitable for medium game (50-300 lbs)
- box contains 12 rounds
