The Hornady Precision Hunter .22 ARC 80gr ELD-X (Hornady part no. 81544) is a .22 ARC load built around a 80-grain ELD-X for big-game hunting. Hornady engineers this load to put game down cleanly with dependable expansion and penetration. The ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) bullet pairs a Heat Shield polymer tip that resists melting at long-range velocities with a bonded core for controlled expansion at both close and extended distances. In rifle ammunition, this is the load to zero with and trust on the shot that only comes once a season.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .22 ARC, a caliber with a long track record of dropping game cleanly.
• The bullet weighs 80 grains, enough mass to drive deep and reach vitals on quartering shots.
• The bullet design is ELD-X, a construction built to penetrate deep and put game down cleanly.
• The case material is Brass, reloadable and corrosion-resistant for long-term storage.
• The bullet is Hornady’s ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding), engineered for controlled expansion from close range out to long range.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to zero, practice, and still have rounds in reserve.
• At about $1.55 per round in this box quantity, it is easy to plan a case purchase around.
• The box ships at roughly 0.757 lb, a manageable box weight for shipping in bulk.
• This load is built specifically for hunting, prioritizing reliable expansion and penetration over economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hornady Precision Hunter .22 ARC 80gr ELD-X best suited for? With .22 ARC chambering and a 80-grain ELD-X, it is built for big-game hunting.

What makes ELD-X different from a standard soft point? Its Heat Shield polymer tip resists the aerodynamic heating that deforms plastic tips at long range, keeping the ballistic coefficient consistent from muzzle to target.

What size game is this load appropriate for? The 80-grain bullet in .22 ARC carries enough energy and penetration for deer-sized and, depending on shot placement, larger game.

Buy the Hornady Precision Hunter .22 ARC 80gr ELD-X

A hunt only gets one good shot most of the time, and this load is built to make it count. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.