.308 | 178gr | Hornady ELD-X bullet load data

.308 | 178gr | Hornady ELD-X

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ELD-X
Contains lead
SKU: 3074
Twist: 1:11.5

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:

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Community Load Data for .308 | 178gr | ELD-X

Loads for .308 | 178gr | ELD-X from our community:

108 loads

cartridgePowderBarrel (in)Charge (gr)OAL (in)Max. Pressure (psi)Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.30-06 Spring.Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N54018.551.03.29057674 (98%)2523
.30-06 Spring.Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N13018.543.53.29057735 (98%)2438
.308 Win.Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N13017.737.02.75858616 (97%)2359
.308 Win.Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N54017.7••.•2.81132122 (53%)2031
.30-06 Spring.Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N54020.1••.•3.30753358 (91%)2520
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N15019.7••.•2.8006 (0%)2300
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N15019.7••.•2.8006 (0%)2247
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N13324.0••.•2.8007 (0%)2365
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N12024.0••.•2.80010 (0%)2523
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N12024.0••.•2.8007 (0%)2339
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N11024.0••.•2.80010 (0%)2398
.308 Win.Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N54020.0••.•2.79446137 (77%)2339
.308 Win.Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N54020.0••.•2.79446847 (78%)2349
.308 Win.Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N54020.0••.•2.75849081 (82%)2372
.308 Win.Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N54020.0••.•2.75848167 (80%)2362
.308 Win.Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N54024.0••.•2.75848167 (80%)2451
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N54020.0••.•2.79446050 (77%)2339
.300 Win. Mag.Hodgdon Hodgdon H435024.0••.•3.29051503 (83%)2802
.30-06 Spring.Hodgdon H435023.6••.•3.26257725 (98%)2710
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N54020.0••.•2.79454317 (90%)2411
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N14020.5••.•2.7367 (0%)2398
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N14020.5••.•2.7368 (0%)2405
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N14020.5••.•2.7368 (0%)2431
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N14020.5••.•2.7999 (0%)2487
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N14020.5••.•2.7368 (0%)2457
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