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The .300 Winchester Magnum has proven itself across decades of competition and long-range work, and this 195-grain load represents one of the best values in factory match ammunition. Hornady built this round around their ELD Match bullet, which uses a heat-resistant polymer tip to maintain its aerodynamic profile throughout the bullet's flight. That matters when you're pushing rounds downrange, because conventional polymer tips actually deform from air friction at extended ranges, degrading accuracy. The Heat Shield tip prevents that degradation and works together with the bullet's secant ogive and boattail design to deliver exceptional ballistic efficiency.
What separates match ammunition from standard factory loads is the attention to detail at every stage. Hornady selects cases based on wall thickness uniformity, internal capacity, and consistent concentricity. Each batch of powder gets carefully matched to load specifications for optimal pressure and velocity. The bullets themselves are manufactured with AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process) jackets that minimize wall thickness variation, translating to tighter bullet-to-bullet consistency. Stringent quality control ensures every round receives proper bullet seating, consistent powder charges, and verified overall length. That's why you'll see tighter groupings shot to shot and box to box.
Out of the box, you're getting 2930 fps muzzle velocity with 3717 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. The 195-grain bullet carries a ballistic coefficient of 0.584 (G1) and 0.292 (G7), giving you excellent external ballistics for distances well beyond 600 yards. Reloadable brass cases come boxer primed and non-corrosive, so you can reload them if you handload. The 20-round box contains factory-fresh ammunition loaded to exacting standards.
This load specifically targets competitors and precision shooters who demand factory performance that rivals handloads. The 195-grain projectile strikes a balance between velocity and ballistic efficiency, making it well-suited for match shooting, long-range target work, and competition formats where extreme range performance matters. If you're chasing tight groups on steel at distance or logging rounds through a precision rifle, this ammunition delivers the consistency you need to shoot your rifle's true capability.
The ELD Match uses Hornady's patented Heat Shield tip made from heat-resistant polymer that resists deformation from aerodynamic heating at extended ranges. This maintains the bullet's shape and ballistic profile throughout flight, preventing the BC reduction that occurs with conventional polymer tips. Combined with AMP bullet jackets and a secant ogive design, it delivers superior consistency and accuracy especially beyond 400 yards.
Yes, the brass cases are reloadable. They come boxer primed and non-corrosive, making them ideal for handloaders. The tight initial tolerances make these spent cases valuable for those who reload, as Hornady's quality means consistent case-to-case uniformity that translates into your custom loads.
While designed as match ammunition for precision shooting and competition, the 195-grain ELD Match can serve as a capable hunting round. However, the ELD Match bullet is optimized for target shooting rather than controlled expansion, so hunters should verify performance in their intended application. For dedicated hunting performance, Hornady offers their ELD-X line which features controlled expansion design.
Factory match ammunition like this consistently delivers sub-MOA accuracy in quality rifles, with many shooters seeing 0.5 MOA or better when the rifle is capable. The tight quality control, consistent velocity, and aerodynamically efficient bullet design all work together to minimize shot-to-shot variation. Your actual performance depends on your rifle, optics, and shooting technique.
| UPC | 090255821802 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 82180 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 195 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .300 Winchester Magnum |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 195Gr |
| Length | 6.5500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | ELD Match |
| Shipping Weight | 1.57 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 2.65 |
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