Hornady ELD-X bullets in .338 Caliber, 230 grains (brand part no. 33210), are a bonded-core hunting bullet with Hornady’s Heat Shield polymer tip, engineered for consistent expansion across a wide range of impact velocities, Boat Tail bullets built for controlled-expansion big-game and long-range hunting. Sold 100 per box, these are component bullets for handloaders who want to build their own .338 Caliber ammunition rather than buy factory loads. Hornady’s reputation in this bullet line comes down to consistent weight and dimensional tolerances from bullet to bullet, which is what lets a handloader actually realize the accuracy a well-built rifle or pistol is capable of.

Key Specifications

• .338 Caliber, matching this bullet to that bore diameter.
• 230 grains, a weight suited to controlled-expansion big-game and long-range hunting.
• Built on Hornady’s ELD-X platform: a bonded-core hunting bullet with Hornady’s Heat Shield polymer tip, engineered for consistent expansion across a wide range of impact velocities.
• Boat Tail design.
• Sold 100 per box — component bullets only, no cases, primers, or powder included.
• The Heat Shield tip is built to resist the aerodynamic heat that can melt a standard polymer tip at long range and high velocity.
• Bonded jacket-to-core construction resists separation on impact for reliable weight retention.
• Designed to expand reliably from close range out to extended hunting distances, not just at high impact velocity.
• The Boat Tail base and high ballistic coefficient support a flatter trajectory and less wind drift downrange.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are cases, primers, or powder included? No. These are component bullets only — you’ll supply your own brass, primers, and powder as part of handloading.

What is the ELD-X bullet built for? Hornady’s ELD-X line is built for controlled-expansion big-game and long-range hunting.

What does the Heat Shield tip do? It resists melting from aerodynamic heat at long range and high velocity, a problem that can distort a standard polymer tip and hurt long-range accuracy.

Buy Hornady ELD-X .338 Caliber 230gr Bullets

Handloaders building precision .338 Caliber ammunition should look at Hornady’s ELD-X bullets for consistent, repeatable performance. Order them from Hornady and browse the rest of our reloading bullets from a Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.