SKU: HRB3077
UPC: 090255230772
The Hornady ELD-X .308 Winchester 212-grain bullet (100-count box) represents precision reloading ammunition engineered for long-range hunting and match shooting applications. The ELD-X designation stands for Extremely Low Drag eXpanding, and this .308 caliber load delivers the aerodynamic efficiency and terminal performance expected from Hornady's flagship hunting bullet platform. With a 100-round quantity, this box provides sufficient volume for serious handloaders developing custom loads tailored to specific rifle platforms and distance requirements.
The 212-grain ELD-X combines Hornady's proprietary Heat Shield® tip—which remains unaffected by aerodynamic heating at extended ranges—with highly concentric Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP®) bullet jackets that ensure consistent expansion and ballistic coefficient performance. The bullet achieves the highest-in-class BC among comparable .308 hunting projectiles, translating to flatter trajectories, reduced wind drift, and more predictable impact performance at distance. For handloaders developing .308 Winchester or .300 Norma Magnum loads, the 212-grain weight class delivers excellent sectional density and velocity stability across conventional powder charges.
This ammunition is designed for hunters requiring extended-range capability in medium to large game applications and competitive shooters pursuing precision at distance. The ELD-X platform suits rifle systems chambered in .308 Winchester, .300 Win Mag, and other magnum variants where controlled expansion and deep penetration matter. Reloaders can develop loads optimized for their specific barrel twist rates, velocity envelopes, and shooting conditions—a critical advantage when maximum terminal effectiveness is the objective.
Hornady's reloading division maintains quality control and continuous design improvement as core principles. The 212-grain ELD-X reflects these standards through consistent concentricity, reliable jacket-core bonding, and dimensional precision that minimizes velocity variation between rounds. For serious handloaders, this consistency directly translates to tighter shot groups and improved confidence in load development.
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