Hornady‘s Precision Hunter line in .300 Winchester Short Magnum (brand part no. 82208) loads a 200-grain ELD-X bullet for hunters who want match-grade downrange performance in a bullet built to expand on game. The ELD-X’s Heat Shield polymer tip resists the aerodynamic heating that can deform a standard polymer tip at high velocity, letting the bullet hold its shape and maintain a class-leading ballistic coefficient across its entire trajectory. A streamlined secant ogive and boat tail design carry that aerodynamic advantage from the muzzle to whatever range the shot presents. For .300 WSM hunters who need confidence at extended range as much as at typical distances, this rifle ammunition is built for both.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM), a hard-hitting short-action magnum.
- The bullet weighs 200 grains, a heavy-for-caliber weight suited to extended-range hunting.
- The bullet is a Hornady ELD-X, built with a Heat Shield polymer tip for controlled long-range expansion.
- The Heat Shield tip resists aerodynamic heating, keeping its shape to maintain a high ballistic coefficient at any range.
- A secant ogive and boat tail design carries that aerodynamic advantage across the bullet’s full trajectory.
- The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and standard reloading compatibility.
- Cost runs about $2.47 per round, in line with premium long-range hunting ammunition.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still hunt the season.
- The retail box measures about 6.45 inches, a compact package for shelf or safe storage.
- Precision Hunter is Hornady’s line built specifically for hunters shooting at genuinely long range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Heat Shield tip do? It resists the aerodynamic heating that can deform a standard polymer tip at high velocity, letting the bullet hold its ballistic coefficient at any range.
Is the ELD-X built to expand on game? Yes, unlike a pure match bullet, the ELD-X is engineered for controlled expansion and terminal performance on big game.
What makes this different from a standard hunting bullet? Its secant ogive, boat tail, and heat-resistant tip are built specifically to hold accuracy and energy at ranges standard hunting bullets start to fall off.
Buy Hornady Precision Hunter .300 WSM 200gr ELD-X
Long-range hunting shots demand a bullet that performs the same at 500 yards as it does at 50, and the ELD-X is built specifically for that consistency. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
