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 |







