Hornady Precision Hunter Ammunition: The Pinnacle of Accuracy and Performance
In the pursuit of excellence, Hornady has crafted their Precision Hunter ammunition with a singular focus on accuracy and terminal performance. This is not merely another factory-loaded option; it is a carefully engineered solution for hunters who demand match-grade precision from every shot.
The heart of this ammunition lies in the ELD-X bullet, designed to reach its maximum ballistic potential. Its Heat Shield tip stands as a testament to modern engineering—verified by Doppler radar to defy aerodynamic heating. As such, it maintains its shape throughout flight, ensuring the highest ballistic coefficient (BC) in its class over any distance.
This bullet's unmatched hunting capability begins with a streamlined secant ogive paired with an optimal boattail design, complemented by highly concentric AMP jackets. Together with the Heat Shield tip, these features offer radically superior aerodynamic efficiency that translates into consistent match-accurate performance.
At conventional ranges up to 400 yards, expect devastating results. The high velocity impact initiates continuous expansion along the penetration path. Thanks to the thick jacket shank and InterLock ring technology, core-jacket separation is minimized while retaining 50-60% of weight—a crucial factor for effective energy transfer.
Even at extended distances beyond 400 yards where velocities drop significantly, Hornady’s innovation shines through. The Heat Shield tip drives inward upon contact, triggering controlled expansion into a large mushroom form while maintaining an impressive 85-90% weight retention ratio. This ensures deep penetration coupled with expansive wound cavities.
Available both as component bullets or fully loaded within Hornady's Precision Hunter line-up, this ammunition represents best-in-class choice for those unwilling to compromise between range capability and stopping power.