
.308 | 178gr | 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
178 gr (11.53 g)
Diameter
0.308″ (7.82 mm)
Sectional Density
0.268
BC G1
0.552
BC G7
0.275
Type
ELD-X
Min. Twist
1:11.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .308 | 178gr | ELD-X are available in the following cartridges:
.300 WSM
.308 Win.
.30-06 Ackley Improved
.30-06 Spring.
.300 Win. Mag.
.308 Win. Ackley Improved
.300 Weath. Mag.
.30 TC
.30 R Blaser
.30-378 Weath. Mag.
.308 Norma Mag.
.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.
.30 Nosler
.300 Blaser Mag.
.300 Savage
.30 Fl. N.E. Purdey
.300 H&H Mag.
7.82 Warbird
.300 Lapua Mag.
7.62 UKM
.300 CR
.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
.30 Super Fl. H&H
.30-06 R Stief
.300 RCM
7.62 x 53 R Fin.
7.5 x 54 mm MAS
.308 Marlin Express
.300 PRC
.30-40 Krag
7.5 x 55 Swiss
.300 Norma Mag.
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
.308 | 178gr | ELD-Match
Hornady · 178gr · BC 0.547
.308 | 180gr | FMJ-BT
Sellier & Bellot · 180gr · BC 0.498
.308 | 180gr | SPCE
Sellier & Bellot · 180gr · BC 0.298
.308 | 180gr | Bondstrike
Norma · 180gr · BC 0.615
.308 | 175gr | Sub-X
Hornady · 175gr · BC 0.3
.308 | 180gr | SST InterLock
Hornady · 180gr · BC 0.48
.308 | 175gr | MaxRange Target OTM
Lapua · 175gr · BC 0.581
.308 | 180gr | InterLock RN
Hornady · 180gr · BC 0.241
.308 | 180gr | RN
Speer · 180gr · BC 0.312
.308 | 180gr | Grand Slam
Speer · 180gr · BC 0.374
.308 | 180gr | Silvertip
Winchester · 180gr · BC 0.311
.308 | 180gr | AccuBond
Nosler · 180gr · BC 0.507
Community Load Data for .308 | 178gr | ELD-X
Loads for .308 | 178gr | ELD-X from our community:
119 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .300 Win. Mag. | Alliant Powder Alliant Reloder-23 | 24.0 | 64.4 | 3.290 | 38712 (62%) | 2648 |
| .308 Win. | Somchem S341 | 20.0 | 44.0 | 2.800 | 57991 (94%) | 2503 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N135 | 19.3 | 40.0 | 2.799 | 50486 (84%) | 2402 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N550 | 19.3 | ••.• | 2.799 | 41218 (68%) | 2313 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N135 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 54806 (88%) | 2493 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N135 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 50602 (82%) | 2444 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N140 | 22.3 | ••.• | 2.800 | 51462 (85%) | 2444 |
| .300 WSM | Reload Swiss RS 60 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.850 | 59090 (93%) | 2949 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N550 | 21.7 | ••.• | 2.815 | 54514 (91%) | 2546 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N550 | 21.7 | ••.• | 2.815 | 52824 (88%) | 2523 |
| .308 Win. | Reload Swiss RS 52 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.835 | 58437 (97%) | 2651 |
| .300 WSM | Vihtavuori N160 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.913 | 56620 (89%) | 2838 |
| 7.5 x 55 Swiss | Vihtavuori N160 | 20.5 | ••.• | 3.059 | 51108 (93%) | 2546 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N550 | 21.7 | ••.• | 2.795 | 55335 (92%) | 2552 |
| .308 Win. | IMR 4166 Enduron | 21.7 | ••.• | 2.795 | 54823 (91%) | 2438 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N550 | 21.7 | ••.• | 2.795 | 51921 (86%) | 2503 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N550 | 21.7 | ••.• | 2.795 | 45844 (76%) | 2408 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N540 | 21.7 | ••.• | 2.795 | 57091 (95%) | 2507 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N540 | 21.7 | ••.• | 2.795 | 53668 (89%) | 2461 |
| .300 Win. Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 62 | 16.9 | ••.• | 3.290 | 46257 (74%) | 2500 |
| .300 Win. Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 62 | 16.9 | ••.• | 3.290 | 58183 (93%) | 2694 |
| .300 WSM | Vihtavuori N560 | 25.6 | ••.• | 2.800 | 55686 (87%) | 2992 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N540 | 16.5 | ••.• | 2.800 | 59995 (100%) | 2425 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon VARGET | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 48615 (81%) | 2260 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon VARGET | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 58675 (97%) | 2398 |