
.257 | 110gr | Hornady ELD-X
by Hornady · See details on brand website
The Hornady ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag - eXpanding) bullet features a revolutionary Heat Shield tip that resists aerodynamic heating and maintains its shape for consistent ballistic performance at extreme range. The InterLock ring and thick jacket ensure reliable expansion and high weight retention, making it effective from close range to extended hunting distances. This non-lead-free bullet offers match-grade accuracy with hunting-grade terminal performance, bridging the gap between target and hunting bullets. The ELD-X is ideal for long-range hunting of medium to large game, with its controlled expansion preventing over-expansion at high velocity or under-expansion at low velocity.
Specifications
Weight
110 gr (7.13 g)
Diameter
0.257″ (6.53 mm)
Sectional Density
0.238
BC G1
0.465
Type
ELD-X
Min. Twist
1:9.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .257 | 110gr | ELD-X are available in the following cartridges:
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Community Load Data for .257 | 110gr | ELD-X
Loads for .257 | 110gr | ELD-X from our community:
17 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .25-06 Rem. | Ramshot Ramshot Hunter | 24.0 | 54.1 | 3.201 | 61149 (94%) | 3153 |
| .25-06 Rem. | Ramshot Ramshot Hunter | 24.0 | 53.1 | 3.201 | 57421 (88%) | 3097 |
| .257 Roberts | Alliant Powder Reloder-23 | 22.0 | 49.0 | 2.928 | 49559 (96%) | 2927 |
| .257 Roberts | Alliant Powder Reloder-23 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.928 | 46311 (90%) | 2871 |
| .257 Roberts | Alliant Powder Reloder-23 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.928 | 43236 (84%) | 2808 |
| .257 Roberts | Alliant Powder Reloder-23 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.928 | 40422 (79%) | 2749 |
| .25-06 Rem. | Hodgdon H4831 SC | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.250 | 53592 (82%) | 3031 |
| .25-06 Rem. | Hodgdon H4831 SC | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.250 | 47848 (73%) | 2923 |
| .25 Creedmoor | Hodgdon CFE223 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.740 | 60046 (97%) | 3084 |
| .25 Creedmoor | Hodgdon CFE223 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.740 | 55869 (90%) | 3022 |
| .25 Creedmoor | Hodgdon H380 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.740 | 58204 (94%) | 2995 |
| .25 Creedmoor | Hodgdon CFE223 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.740 | 55985 (90%) | 3025 |
| .25 Creedmoor | Hodgdon H4350 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.740 | 57043 (92%) | 2982 |
| .25-06 Rem. | Vihtavuori N165 | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.209 | 7 (0%) | 2848 |
| .25-06 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 70 | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.209 | 7 (0%) | 2992 |
| .25-06 Rem. | Somchem S355 | 23.6 | ••.• | 3.162 | 9 (0%) | 3002 |
| .25-06 Rem. | Somchem S365 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.250 | 8 (0%) | 3136 |