Hornady ELD-X Bullets in .30 Caliber, 178-grain (brand part no. 3074), are a match-accurate, all-range hunting bullet built for hunters who take shots at unpredictable distances. Made by Hornady, the ELD-X pairs a high ballistic coefficient with controlled, consistent expansion from close range out to long range.

Key Specifications

• A .308-inch diameter, 178-grain bullet sized for .30 caliber cartridges.
• Heat Shield tip resists aerodynamic heating, retaining shape to hold the highest-in-class BC through the entire trajectory.
• A streamlined secant ogive with an optimized boattail design.
• Highly concentric AMP bullet jackets for consistent accuracy.
• A thick jacket shank and high InterLock ring keep core and jacket together for 50-60% weight retention.
• Delivers controlled, consistent expansion across all practical hunting distances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ELD-X built for? All-range hunting — it’s designed to expand consistently whether the shot is close or long range.

What keeps the bullet from losing weight on impact? The thick jacket shank and high InterLock ring lock the core and jacket together, retaining 50-60% of the bullet’s weight.

Buy the Hornady ELD-X .30 Cal 178gr Bullets

Order Hornady ELD-X .30 Cal 178gr bullets from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for your reloading bullets bench.