Federal Premium .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) ammunition (part no. P300WSMELDX1) loads a 200-grain ELD-X Polymer Tip for hunters who want dependable performance in the field. Federal has been a top American ammunition maker for decades, and this loading reflects the same attention to consistency found across its premium lines. The Heat Shield tip resists melting from friction at high velocity, so expansion starts on cue instead of blunting the nose before impact. Brass-cased and 20 to a box, it is built to feed reliably through bolt guns and semi-autos chambered for the cartridge. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) loading is a dependable choice worth adding to the cart.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM), a chambering with wide factory rifle support.
- The bullet weighs 200 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
- The bullet is an ELD-X Polymer Tip, the projectile Federal chose to load behind .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM).
- The Heat Shield tip resists melting from friction at high velocity, so expansion starts on cue instead of blunting the nose before impact.
- Cases are Brass, holding pressure reliably and staying reloadable for handloaders.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds on hand.
- At about $3.24 per round, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.
- The box ships at about 1.645 lb, handy for estimating freight on a bulk order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is the 200-gr ELD-X Polymer Tip suited for? With .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) behind an ELD-X Polymer Tip bullet, it is built for deer-class game and similarly sized animals within the cartridge’s normal hunting range.
Is the brass reloadable? Yes, this load runs on brass, which handloaders can resize and reload after firing.
How is the ELD-X Polymer Tip different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? The Heat Shield tip resists melting from friction at high velocity, so expansion starts on cue instead of blunting the nose before impact.
Buy the Federal Premium .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) 200 gr ELD-X Polymer Tip
Confirmed zero and dependable ammunition matter more than anything else when it counts, and this ELD-X Polymer Tip loading is built to be the round you don’t have to think twice about. Stock up before the next range day or hunt. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 200 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.73 |
| 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 |







