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The Traditions Smackdown ELD-X is a .50 caliber, 340-grain muzzleloader bullet built by Hornady on their Bore Driver platform. It ditches the sabot entirely and rides a polymer base that seals the bore behind the bullet, which means faster seating, cleaner loading, and repeatable performance shot after shot. At .499 diameter with a G1 ballistic coefficient of .315 and a sectional density of .194, this is one of the sleeker, heavier options in the modern muzzleloader world, and it's designed to stretch your effective range while carrying energy downrange.
Instead of a traditional sabot, the polymer base has a post that fits up into the bottom of the bullet. When the charge ignites, that post swells and grips from the inside for better torque engagement, while the skirt bites into the rifling to squeeze the most energy out of your powder charge. The centering petals hold the boattail in line, so you get consistent seating and consistent flight. It's a smart bit of engineering that solves the loading headaches a lot of folks have wrestled with using tight-fitting sabots.
Up front, the polymer tip drives into the lead core on impact like a wedge, kicking off fast but controlled expansion. The InterLock ring locks the copper alloy jacket to the core so the bullet holds together and keeps driving, which is exactly what you want on tough game. That 340-grain weight puts it a step above lighter options, making it a solid pick for elk, moose, and bear where deep penetration matters as much as expansion.
This bullet plays well with modern in-line muzzleloaders and pairs nicely with popular substitute powders like Blackhorn 209. Because there's no sabot to fight, it drops down the bore easy and stays put on your powder. As always, work up your own load and confirm your groups at the range before you head into the field. Each pack gives you twelve bullets, enough to dial things in and keep a few ready for the season.
No, it's a sabotless design. The bullet rides on a polymer base that seals the bore behind it, so there's nothing extra to load. That's a big reason it seats faster and easier than tight-fitting saboted bullets.
Yes, the Traditions Smackdown ELD-X is built by Hornady on the same Bore Driver platform. You'll find the identical .499 diameter, 340-grain bullet with the .315 ballistic coefficient. Traditions packages and markets it under the Smackdown name.
The heavier 340-grain weight and strong sectional density make it a great choice for larger animals like elk, moose, and bear, where deep penetration counts. It also works well on deer at extended range thanks to its higher ballistic coefficient. The InterLock ring helps the bullet hold weight and drive through on impact.
It's designed to fit the bore of any .50 caliber muzzleloader rifle and pairs well with modern in-lines and substitute powders like Blackhorn 209. As with any new bullet, work up your load and confirm your zero at the range before hunting. Every rifle is a little different, so a bit of testing pays off.
| UPC | 040589031330 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | A2015B |
| Caliber/Gauge | .50 Caliber |
| Grains | 340 gr |
| Shipping Weight | 0.764 |
| Units per Box | 12 |
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