Product Description

Hornady .300 Win Mag 178gr ELD-X Precision Hunter Ammo – Item #82041 (20 Rounds)

High-BC, long-range hunting ammunition engineered for accuracy, consistency, and devastating terminal performance.

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The Hornady .300 Win Mag 178gr ELD-X Precision Hunter load delivers match-grade accuracy with proven big-game stopping power. Designed with the advanced ELD-X® (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) projectile, this ammunition combines a high ballistic coefficient, exceptional aerodynamics, and reliable expansion at any practical hunting distance—from close-range shots inside 100 yards to extended engagements past 500 yards.

Built with clean-burning powders, premium Hornady brass, and temperature-stable propellants, the Precision Hunter line ensures consistent velocities and dependable cold-weather performance. Whether you’re hunting elk, mule deer, whitetail, or moose, this 300 Win Mag load is engineered to perform in the toughest environments.

Key Features & Benefits

ELD-X Bullet with Heat Shield® Tip

• Best-in-class BC design for long-range stability

• Heat Shield tip resists aerodynamic heating and maintains shape

• Verified by Doppler radar for real-world ballistic performance

• Superior accuracy and extended-range energy retention

Match-Accurate Hunting Performance

• Optimized boattail + secant ogive for flat trajectories

• AMP® (Advanced Manufacturing Process) jacket provides concentricity and uniformity

• Engineered for consistent expansion across a wide velocity window

Devastating Terminal Performance at Close Range (0–400 yards)

• High-velocity impacts produce rapid, controlled expansion

• InterLock® ring + thick jacket shank ensure 50–60% weight retention

• Deep penetration and reliable mushrooming on medium and large game

Elite Performance at Extended Range (400+ yards)

• Heat Shield tip initiates expansion even at lower velocities

• Retains 85–90% of bullet weight

• Produces deep penetration and large wound cavities

• Ideal for long-range elk, mule deer, and western big-game hunting

Ballistic Data – Hornady 300 Win Mag 178gr ELD-X

Test Barrel: 26″ | Muzzle Velocity: 2960 fps | Muzzle Energy: 3463 ft-lbs

Product Specifications

• Cartridge: 300 Winchester Magnum

• Bullet Weight: 178 grain

• Bullet Type: Hornady ELD-X® (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding)

• Product Line: Precision Hunter®

• Sectional Density: .268

• Ballistic Coefficient: .552 (G1), .278 (G7)

• Recommended Twist Rate: —

• Application:

  • Medium Game (50–300 lbs)

  • Large Game (300–1500 lbs)

• Box Count: 20 Rounds

• Item #: 82041