Hornady Precision Hunter ammunition in 300 Ruger Compact Mag (brand part no. 82224) is built for hunters who need a proven big-game cartridge they can count on. Hornady manufactures this load to consistent tolerances, so every box performs the same as the last. At the heart of this load is the 178 gr bullet with an ELD-X design, matched to the 300 Ruger Compact Mag platform shooters already run. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this is the Hornady load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 300 Ruger Compact Mag, one of the newer additions to the lineup, built around efficient, flat-shooting modern ballistics.
• The bullet weighs 178 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is an ELD-X design, built to penetrate and transfer energy for a clean, ethical harvest.
• The case is Brass, standing up to repeated firing and easy extraction.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical quantity for a solid range session without restocking mid-way.
• Cases ship 10 boxes to a case, letting range regulars order in volume without repeat checkout.
• Cost works out to about $2.62 per round, a reasonable cost for this level of quality.
• The box ships at approximately 1.48 lbs, useful for budgeting freight if you’re ordering by the case.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of 300 Ruger Compact Mag.

Is the brass reloadable? The case is brass, which handloaders can typically resize and reload for repeat use.

Can I order this by the case? Yes, this load ships 10 boxes to a case for shooters who want to order in bulk.

Buy the Hornady Precision Hunter 300 Ruger Compact Mag 178 gr ELD-X, 20-Round Box

Whether it’s a weekend at the range or opening morning, this is the load that shows up and does its job. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.