Hornady 30 Cal 178gr ELD-X

Hornady 30 Cal 178gr ELD-X

The Hornady 30 Cal 178gr ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) bullet is a technologically advanced, match-accurate, ALL-RANGE hunting bullet. Featuring the highest-in-class ballistic coefficients and consistent, controlled expansion, this bullet excels at all practical hunting distances, making it a versatile and reliable choice for a wide range of game.

BEST-IN-CLASS BC
Verified by Doppler radar, the Heat Shield™ tip is immune to the effects of aerodynamic heating. It retains its shape, ensuring the highest-in-class ballistic coefficient (BC) over the entire trajectory. This results in a bullet that flies flatter and more accurately, maintaining its performance at greater distances.

MATCH ACCURATE HUNTING BULLET
The streamlined secant ogive, combined with an optimum boattail design, creates a supremely accurate and aerodynamic bullet. The Heat Shield™ tip, paired with highly concentric AMP bullet jackets, enhances its efficiency by reducing drag and stabilizing the bullet in flight. These features combine to provide a match-grade level of accuracy for hunting.

ELD-X bullets are available in factory-loaded Precision Hunter ammunition, offering hunters the same reliable performance straight from the box.

DEVASTATING CONVENTIONAL RANGE PERFORMANCE
At high velocity (0-400 yards), the bullet continually expands throughout its penetration path, ensuring deep wound channels and consistent energy transfer. The thick shank of the jacket and high InterLock™ ring hold the core and jacket together, allowing the bullet to retain 50-60% of its original weight. This retention ensures a powerful, effective shot that delivers optimal performance.

BEST EXTENDED RANGE TERMINAL PERFORMANCE AVAILABLE
For low-velocity impacts beyond 400 yards, the Heat Shield™ tip drives backward into the bullet to initiate expansion. This provides deep penetration and creates large wound cavities, producing conventional expansion with a large mushroom shape. At these distances, the bullet retains 85-90% of its weight, delivering deep, devastating impacts on large game.

Hornady’s dedication to high-quality design and materials ensures that the 30 Cal 178gr ELD-X bullet will perform at its best, whether you’re shooting at short or long range. Its unparalleled accuracy and devastating terminal performance make it a top choice for hunters seeking the ultimate in bullet performance.

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