Hornady Precision Hunter Ammunition 338 Winchester Magnum 230 Grain ELD-X 20RD

Hornady Precision Hunter ammunition in 338 Winchester Magnum with 230-grain ELD-X bullets is a factory-loaded round engineered for hunters who demand match-grade accuracy and reliable terminal performance across diverse hunting ranges. Built on Hornady's reputation for precision manufacturing, this cartridge pairs clean-burning propellants with their proprietary ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag-eXpanding) projectile to deliver consistent shot-to-shot velocity and energy, whether you're hunting in summer heat or deep winter cold.

The ELD-X bullet sits at the heart of this load's performance. Its Heat Shield polymer tip resists the aerodynamic heating that can degrade other projectiles over long flights, maintaining superior ballistic coefficient throughout the trajectory. The streamlined secant ogive and optimum boattail design work together for exceptional aerodynamic efficiency, while the highly concentric AMP bullet jackets ensure the consistency that separates good ammunition from great. This combination makes the Precision Hunter a legitimate option for both conventional-range work and extended-distance shots where bullet performance becomes critical.

Terminal behavior is where Precision Hunter truly shines across the hunting spectrum. At typical hunting velocities out to 400 yards, the bullet expands aggressively while the thick jacket shank and InterLock ring keep the core and jacket bonded, delivering 50–60% weight retention and deep penetration. On longer shots beyond 400 yards where impact velocity drops, the Heat Shield tip collapses rearward to initiate expansion at lower speeds, producing controlled mushrooming with 85–90% weight retention and the large wound cavities needed for ethical kills on game. This dual-velocity performance philosophy makes Precision Hunter rounds suitable for medium game (50–300 lbs) and large game (300–1500 lbs) across practical hunting ranges.

Each box contains 20 rounds of factory-loaded ammunition ready to load and shoot. For hunters running a 338 Winchester Magnum who want ammunition that performs reliably whether you're glassing from a ridge at 200 yards or pressing distance in open country, Hornady Precision Hunter ammunition delivers the precision and terminal certainty a serious hunter should expect.

Key Features

• ELD-X bullet with Heat Shield polymer tip for retained aerodynamic performance over long range
• Streamlined secant ogive and optimum boattail design for superior ballistic efficiency
• Highly concentric AMP bullet jackets for consistent accuracy shot to shot
• Clean-burning propellants loaded to uniform capacity for temperature-independent consistency
• Dual-velocity terminal performance: aggressive expansion at conventional ranges, controlled expansion at extended range
• InterLock ring and thick jacket shank for core-jacket bonding and weight retention
• Suitable for medium game (50–300 lbs) and large game (300–1500 lbs)

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ELD-X bullets and other hunting projectiles?

ELD-X bullets feature Hornady's Heat Shield polymer tip, which resists aerodynamic heating and maintains shape over extended range, preserving ballistic coefficient where conventional tips can degrade. The bullet is also designed with a streamlined secant ogive and optimum boattail for superior aerodynamic efficiency. This combination makes ELD-X rounds effective at both conventional and extended hunting ranges.

Will Precision Hunter ammunition perform on game beyond 400 yards?

Yes. The ELD-X bullet is designed with dual-velocity terminal performance. At extended range (400+ yards) where impact velocity is lower, the Heat Shield tip collapses rearward to initiate expansion, producing controlled expansion with 85–90% weight retention and deep penetration. This makes the round suitable for extended-range hunting where shot placement and bullet performance are both critical.

What game is 338 Winchester Magnum Precision Hunter ammunition suitable for?

Hornady loads this ammunition for medium game weighing 50–300 lbs and large game weighing 300–1500 lbs. The terminal performance characteristics—50–60% weight retention at conventional ranges and 85–90% at extended range—are designed to provide reliable expansion and penetration across that game spectrum.

How many rounds are in a box?

Each box contains 20 rounds of factory-loaded ammunition.