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Description

Federal Premium ELD-X .300 WSM 200gr ammunition (Federal part no. P300WSMELDX1) puts a heavy-for-caliber, match-accurate hunting bullet into the .300 Winchester Short Magnum. Federal credits the ELD-X with an extremely high ballistic coefficient, here .597, and dynamic expansion across a wide range of velocities. The polymer tip resists deformation to keep ballistics consistent. At 2820 fps the 200-grain bullet carries 3531 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle. Each box contains 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

  • The chambering is .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM), a short-action magnum that Federal labels 300 WSM, built for flat-shooting big game loads.
  • Bullet weight is 200 grains, the weight Federal chose for this bullet to balance penetration and velocity.
  • The bullet is the ELD-X, the design Federal specifies for this load.
  • Federal rates muzzle velocity at 2820 fps, a published figure that helps you build a ballistic table.
  • Muzzle energy is 3531 ft-lbs, a useful number for comparing loads of the same caliber.
  • Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for range sessions and hunting seasons.
  • The ballistic coefficient is .597, a measure of how well the bullet resists drag in flight.
  • A polymer tip that resists deformation keeps ballistics consistent and initiates extreme-range expansion.
  • The concentric copper jacket supports controlled expansion.
  • Velocity at 300 yards is 2374 fps, showing how much speed the load retains downrange.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is special about the ELD-X bullet? Federal describes the ELD-X as a match-accurate, hard-hitting hunting bullet with an extremely high ballistic coefficient and a polymer tip that initiates expansion.

How much energy does the load carry downrange? Federal lists 3531 ft-lbs at the muzzle and 2503 ft-lbs at 300 yards.

How many rounds come in the box? The box has 20 rounds.

Buy the Federal Premium ELD-X .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) 200gr Rifle Ammunition, 20-Round Box

This 200-grain ELD-X gives .300 WSM rifles a very high ballistic coefficient and 2820 fps at the muzzle. If you hunt open country and shoot far, it is a load worth testing in your rifle. Order from Federal‘s selection of rifle ammunition for fast, insured shipping from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.

Additional Information

Bullet Weight (Grains)

200

Caliber/Gauge

.300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM)

Case Material

Brass

Cost per Round

2.82

Grains

200 gr

Manufacturer

Federal Ammunition

Manufacturer Part Number

P300WSMELDX1

Model

Federal Premium

Product Type

Polymer Tip

Shipping Weight

1.645

Units per Box

20

UPC

604544689891