HORNADY 3074 ELD-X 30 CAL .308 178 GRAIN EXTREMELY LOW DRAG 100 CNT

The Hornady ELD-X 30 Cal .308 diameter 178 grain (3074) is a match accurate all-range hunting bullet built for reloaders who want a high BC 30 caliber expanding hunting bullet that delivers controlled, devastating terminal performance from close range out to the furthest distances their cartridge can reach.

Key Features

• Manufacturer Part Number: 3074
• Caliber: 30 Cal (.308 diameter)
• Bullet Weight: 178 grain
• Bullet Type: ELD-X, Extremely Low Drag Expanding, Polymer Tip Boattail
• G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .552
• G7 Ballistic Coefficient: .278
• Sectional Density: .268
• Minimum Recommended Twist Rate: 1-12 inches
• Quantity: 100 count per box
• Bullet Construction: Jacketed lead core with AMP bullet jacket and InterLock ring
• Game Application: Medium game 50 to 300 lbs, Large game 300 to 1,500 lbs
• Lead Free: No

Special Features

• Heat Shield polymer tip resists aerodynamic heating throughout flight, retaining its shape to preserve the highest-in-class ballistic coefficient over the entire trajectory, outperforming conventional polymer tips that melt and deform at extended ranges.
• At high velocity 0 to 400 yard impacts, the bullet continually expands throughout its penetration path, with the thick jacket shank and high InterLock ring keeping core and jacket together for 50 to 60 percent weight retention.
• At low velocity 400-plus yard impacts, the Heat Shield tip drives rearward into the bullet to initiate expansion, producing a large mushroom with 85 to 90 percent retained weight for deep penetration and large wound cavities at extended distances.
• Streamlined secant ogive combined with an optimum boattail design and highly concentric AMP bullet jackets creates a supremely aerodynamic projectile with match-grade accuracy verified by Doppler radar and corrected to standard atmospheric conditions.
• InterLock ring mechanically bonds the core and jacket together throughout the expansion process, preventing separation and maintaining mass and momentum on heavy, tough game animals.
• The ELD-X is also loaded in Hornady Precision Hunter factory ammunition, making handload development straightforward when using factory loads as a reference baseline.

Practical Benefits

• The .552 G1 ballistic coefficient is among the highest available in the 30 caliber hunting bullet class, giving you a projectile that holds velocity deep into its trajectory, resists wind drift, and arrives at distance with the energy needed to perform on elk, mule deer, moose, and black bear.
• The dual-range expansion system means you do not need two different bullets for close shots and long shots. Whether a deer steps out at 80 yards or 600 yards, the ELD-X (3074) delivers predictable, controlled expansion appropriate to the impact velocity.
• Compatible with any cartridge using a .308 diameter projectile, including 308 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, 300 Winchester Magnum, 300 WSM, 300 PRC, 300 Norma Mag, and 300 Rem Ultra Mag, making this one of the most versatile hunting bullets available for the 30 caliber family.
• The AMP jacket concentricity and Doppler-verified BCs give you ballistic data you can trust when building firing solutions and dialing long-range corrections, taking the guesswork out of extended field shots.
• Whether you are hunting open country where shots stretch across canyons or timber country where opportunities come fast and close, your load built around this bullet handles both scenarios without compromise.
• For the serious reloader pursuing big game at any range, the Hornady ELD-X (3074) rewards careful load development with the kind of downrange accuracy and all-conditions terminal performance that makes every shot count.

The Hornady ELD-X (3074) 30 Cal .308 diameter 178 grain is a dependable option for the dedicated reloader and big game hunter who demands match-grade aerodynamic consistency, Doppler-verified ballistic coefficients, and reliable expanding terminal performance at every distance their 30 caliber cartridge can carry it