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SKU: HRB3074
UPC: 090255230741
The Hornady ELD-X 30 Caliber .308 178-grain bullet delivers match-grade precision for long-range rifle applications. Engineered with Hornady's Heat Shield tip technology, this projectile resists aerodynamic heating effects that degrade ballistic coefficient at extended distances—a critical advantage for precision shooters working beyond 600 yards. The 100-count package provides the quantity serious reloaders and high-volume shooters require for practice and duty applications.
Each round features highly concentric AMP jacket construction that ensures consistent bullet runout and predictable ballistic performance. The ELD-X achieves the highest-in-class ballistic coefficient for the .308 platform, translating to flatter trajectories, reduced wind drift, and retained velocity downrange. These specifications matter because they directly reduce elevation and wind adjustments required in field conditions, allowing faster follow-up shots and improved first-round hit probability on distant targets. The 178-grain weight in 30-caliber strikes the balance between velocity retention and terminal performance that precision rifle platforms like the .308 Winchester are designed to deliver.
This projectile serves long-range hunters, competitive precision rifle shooters, and military/LEO marksmen requiring superior ballistic stability for duty carbines. Hornady ELD-X bullets are popular for custom ammunition builds where consistency and downrange performance drive selection. Reloaders appreciate the jacket concentricity and tip design because they reduce the variables that create vertical stringing—especially critical when developing loads for rifles expected to perform at distance.
The 178-grain .308 sits in the performance sweet spot for modern precision rifle demands. Heavier than traditional hunting rounds but lighter than specialized match bullets, it delivers the ballistic coefficient needed for consistent long-range work while maintaining compatibility with standard .308 Winchester magazine-fed systems and bolt-action platforms.
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