Hornady Precision Hunter .30-06 Springfield 178gr ELD-X

Hornady Precision Hunter Ammunition

Hornady's Precision Hunter line represents the pinnacle of factory-loaded hunting ammunition, combining meticulous engineering with proven terminal performance. This .30-06 Springfield load delivers the accuracy and reliability demanded by serious hunters across all practical shooting distances.

Superior Aerodynamic Design

The ELD-X bullet features Hornady's patent-pending Heat Shield tip, which resists aerodynamic heating and maintains its shape throughout the trajectory. This innovation preserves the bullet's ballistic coefficient—verified by Doppler radar—at best-in-class levels. The streamlined secant ogive, optimum boattail design, and highly concentric AMP bullet jackets work in concert to achieve radically superior aerodynamic efficiency.

Reliable Terminal Performance

Close to Intermediate Range (0-400 yards): The 178-grain ELD-X expands reliably at high velocity, with the thick jacket shank and InterLock ring keeping the core and jacket together for 50-60% weight retention and deep, devastating penetration.

Extended Range (400+ yards): At lower impact velocities, the Heat Shield tip drives backward into the bullet body to initiate expansion. The result is a large mushroom with 85-90% weight retention, providing deep penetration and massive wound cavities.

Precision Manufacturing

Clean-burning propellants are loaded to uniform capacity for consistent shot-to-shot results regardless of temperature. This attention to detail delivers the accuracy and performance uniformity required for the most demanding hunting situations.

Specifications:

• Cartridge: .30-06 Springfield
• Bullet Weight: 178 grains
• Muzzle Velocity: 2750 fps
• Muzzle Energy: 2989 ft-lbs
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box