The Federal ELD-X .30-06 Springfield 178gr load (Federal part no. P3006ELDX1) is built around a 178-grain bullet and rated at 2750 fps at the muzzle. The match-accurate, hard-hitting bullet pairs an extremely high ballistic coefficient with a polymer tip that resists deformation and starts expansion at extreme range. A concentric copper jacket and robust shank round out a heavy-for-caliber design, so the bullet expands across a wide range of velocities. It is a practical pick for hunters who want one load to cover both close shots and long ones. This Federal box holds 20 rounds, enough for a sight-in and a day afield.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .30-06 Springfield, a long-serving North American big game cartridge.
• Bullet weight is 178 grains, the weight Federal chose to balance trajectory and downrange energy in this chambering.
• Federal lists the bullet as ELD-X, a polymer-tipped bullet with a concentric copper jacket and robust shank.
• Federal rates muzzle velocity at 2750 fps, which sets the trajectory this load is built around.
• Muzzle energy is listed at 2,989 ft-lbs, a useful baseline for judging the load against the game you hunt.
• The ballistic coefficient is .552, a measure of how well the bullet resists drag in flight.
• Federal’s ballistic table shows 2277 fps at 300 yards, a reference point for mid-range shots.
• Velocity at 500 yards is listed at 1990 fps, a reference for planning your longest shots.
• Each box contains 20 rounds, which suits sighting in and a full trip afield.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Federal ELD-X .30-06 Springfield 178gr designed for? Federal lists the usage as big game, and the ELD-X bullet is aimed at big game.

What bullet does the .30-06 Springfield 178gr load use? It is a polymer-tipped, heavy-for-caliber bullet with an extremely high ballistic coefficient, a concentric copper jacket and a robust shank.

What velocity does this .30-06 Springfield load deliver? Federal rates it at 2750 fps and 2,989 ft-lbs at the muzzle, and its published table shows 1990 fps at 500 yards.

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