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The Hornady Precision Hunter .338 Lapua Mag 270 grain rounds are engineered for serious hunters who demand precision and performance in demanding conditions. This is premium factory ammunition built around the ELD-X bullet, which delivers controlled expansion across a wide velocity spectrum. Whether you're shooting at 100 yards or pushing beyond 1000, the construction of these rounds is designed to perform.
The ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag-eXpanding) projectile uses a proprietary Heat Shield tip that resists the effects of aerodynamic heating during flight. This matters more than it sounds. High-velocity impacts from close range produce continuous expansion through the penetration path with around 50-60% weight retention. At extended ranges where velocities drop, the Heat Shield tip drives backward into the bullet to initiate expansion with 85-90% weight retention, creating deep penetration and large wound cavities. This dual-velocity performance is what makes this ammunition work from the muzzle out to the limits of your rifle's range.
Hornady didn't just stuff these bullets into brass and call it done. Propellants are clean-burning and loaded to uniform capacity, which means consistent shot-to-shot velocity regardless of whether you're shooting on a cold morning or a hot afternoon. The brass casings are new production, reloadable for those who handload, and everything is loaded with scientific precision. You get a 2800 fps muzzle velocity producing 4699 foot-pounds of energy, with ballistic coefficient of .535 for flat trajectories and minimal wind drift.
This load makes sense for hunters pursuing elk, moose, and other large game. The .338 Lapua Mag has the velocity and power to handle these animals, and the ELD-X bullet's performance at multiple velocities removes the guesswork about whether it'll work from whatever distance your shot opportunity presents.
The ELD-X uses a Heat Shield tip that performs differently based on impact velocity. At close range with higher velocities, the bullet expands continuously with 50-60% weight retention. At longer ranges with lower velocities, the Heat Shield tip drives backward to initiate expansion with 85-90% weight retention, creating deep penetration and large wound cavities. This dual-velocity design allows it to work effectively from muzzle distance out to extended ranges over 1000 yards.
Hornady Precision Hunter loads are match-accurate factory ammunition. The clean-burning propellants are loaded to uniform capacity to ensure consistent shot-to-shot velocity regardless of temperature variations. The 270 grain ELD-X bullet has a ballistic coefficient of .535 for excellent stability and flat trajectory. Real-world testing shows these loads group tightly in quality rifles, with many users reporting half-minute of angle accuracy.
Yes, the brass casings are new production and fully reloadable. The quality of the component brass, combined with the factory loads' consistency, makes the casings valuable for reloaders who want to develop precision loads. Many reloaders appreciate using fired Precision Hunter brass to maintain the same level of precision.
This load is built for large game hunting, particularly elk, moose, and bear. The .338 Lapua Mag provides the velocity and energy necessary for these animals, and the 270 grain ELD-X bullet's weight and expansion characteristics make it well-suited for their size and toughness. It's also effective for extreme long-range hunting where its flat trajectory and retained energy matter.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 270 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .338 Lapua Magnum |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 6.20 |
| Grains | 270 gr |
| Length | 6.5000 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 82313 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | ELD-X |
| Shipping Weight | 2.11 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 090255823134 |
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