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Federal Premium ELD-X .300 WSM combines proven long-range precision with the controlled expansion you need for confident hunting. This load pairs a 200-grain Hornady ELD-X bullet with Federal's premium brass and powder selection, delivering 2820 feet per second and 3531 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle.
The ELD-X bullet is engineered around a breakthrough that most people never think about: conventional polymer tips actually melt during flight due to aerodynamic heating. Hornady's engineers discovered this using Doppler radar and developed the Heat Shield tip to stay rigid even at extreme temperatures. This means your ballistic coefficient stays constant from muzzle to impact, keeping you accurate at distances where other bullets lose predictability.
With a streamlined design and optimized boattail, the ELD-X delivers one of the highest ballistic coefficients in its class. The heavy 200-grain bullet carries velocity downrange and builds on the .300 WSM's natural flat trajectory, making long-range shots more forgiving than you'd expect.
Designed as a true all-range hunting bullet, the ELD-X handles both close work and extended shooting. At high velocity impact within 400 yards, the bullet expands progressively through its penetration channel while the InterLock ring anchors the core to the jacket for deep penetration and 50 to 60 percent weight retention. At longer ranges where impact velocity drops, the heat shield tip drives backward to initiate controlled expansion. This balanced design means you're not forced to choose between a close-range bullet and a long-range bullet.
The ELD-X uses Hornady's Heat Shield polymer tip, engineered to resist melting during flight. Standard polymer tips deform due to aerodynamic heating, which changes the bullet's ballistic coefficient and makes long-range predictions less accurate. The Heat Shield tip maintains its shape throughout the flight path, keeping your ballistics consistent from the muzzle to impact.
Yes. The ELD-X is specifically designed as an all-range hunting bullet. At close impact velocities it expands progressively, while at extended ranges the tip drives backward to initiate expansion. This dual nature means you're not forced into a compromised shot placement to make it work at different distances.
The 200-grain load in .300 WSM works well for larger game like elk and moose, as well as medium game like deer. The heavy bullet retains energy over distance and delivers substantial stopping power. The .300 WSM can effectively reach out to 850 yards for big game hunting and maintains energy retention that makes longer shots practical when needed.
Federal Premium ELD-X ammunition is engineered for match-grade accuracy. The combination of tight ammunition tolerances and the inherent accuracy of the ELD-X bullet design typically yields sub-MOA performance in properly fitted rifles. Real-world testing shows this ammunition consistently groups around 0.75 to 1 MOA.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 200 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 3.25 |
| Grains | 200 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P300WSMELDX1 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Polymer Tip |
| Shipping Weight | 1.645 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 604544689891 |
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