The Hornady Precision Hunter 6mm ARC 103gr ELD-X, 20-Round Box (brand part no. 81602) is a 6mm ARC hunting load from Hornady, built to put big game down cleanly and ethically. Each round drives a 103-grain ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) polymer-tip bullet. This is a straightforward choice for shooters who want hunting covered without guesswork. Hornady backs the load with consistent quality control from lot to lot, so what you pattern or zero with today is what ships in the next case.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6mm ARC, a chambering with the reach and energy for deer-sized game and larger.
• The bullet weighs 103 grains, enough mass to drive deep and transfer energy on game.
• The bullet is a ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) polymer-tip, a polymer tip that initiates expansion instantly on impact.
• The match-grade bullet jacket and core are held to tighter tolerances than a standard hunting bullet, which is what tightens groups at distance.
• The case is Brass, the reliable standard for consistent chambering and reloading.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, plenty to sight in and still head to the stand with a full load.
• Cost per round runs about $1.60, useful for budgeting a range day or a season of practice.
• The box ships at about 0.862 lb, handy for estimating flat-rate shipping on a bulk order.
• A case holds 10 boxes (200 rounds total), letting you order in bulk without repeat checkouts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 103gr ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) polymer-tip suited for? With 6mm ARC performance behind a ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) polymer-tip, it’s well matched to deer-sized game.

Does the ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) polymer-tip bullet expand on impact? Yes, it’s engineered to expand reliably on impact for a wider wound channel and faster energy transfer.

What is the case made of? It uses a brass case, the reliable standard for consistent chambering and reloading.

Hornady Precision Hunter 6mm ARC For Sale

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