Hornady Precision Hunter .300 Rem SAUM 178gr ELD-X

Precision Hunter .300 Rem SAUM Ammunition

Hornady's Precision Hunter ammunition represents a thoughtful marriage of accuracy and hunting performance. These factory loads are engineered specifically to allow the ELD-X bullet to achieve its maximum ballistic potential, making them an excellent choice for hunters who demand both precision and reliable terminal performance.

Superior Aerodynamic Design

The 178-grain ELD-X bullet incorporates several advanced features:

• Heat Shield Tip: Resists aerodynamic heating effects and maintains shape throughout the trajectory, preserving the highest-in-class ballistic coefficient
• Streamlined Secant Ogive: Optimized boattail design for radically superior aerodynamic efficiency
• AMP Bullet Jackets: Highly concentric construction ensures consistent performance
• Ballistic Coefficient: .278 (verified by Doppler radar)

Reliable Terminal Performance

The ELD-X bullet delivers consistent results across the full range of hunting scenarios:

Close to Medium Range (0-400 yards): High velocity impacts produce continuous expansion throughout the penetration path. The thick jacket shank and InterLock ring keep the core and jacket together, providing 50-60% weight retention for deep, effective wound channels.

Extended Range (400+ yards): At lower velocities, the Heat Shield tip drives backward into the bullet body to initiate controlled expansion. This design produces a large mushroom with 85-90% weight retention, ensuring deep penetration and substantial wound cavities even at distance.

Specifications

• Caliber: .300 Remington Short Ultra Mag
• Bullet Weight: 178 grains
• Bullet Type: ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag eXpanding)
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Case Quantity: 10 boxes per case

These loads represent Hornady's commitment to providing hunters with ammunition that performs reliably whether you're hunting at typical ranges or pushing the boundaries of modern hunting distances.