HORNADY 33371 ELD-X 338 CAL .338 270 GRAIN EXTREMELY LOW DRAG 50 CNT

The Hornady ELD-X 338 Cal .338 diameter 270 grain (33371) is a match accurate all-range hunting bullet built for reloaders who want a high BC 338 caliber expanding hunting bullet for large and dangerous game that delivers controlled, reliable terminal performance from close range out to the furthest distances their cartridge can carry it.

Key Features

• Manufacturer Part Number: 33371
• Caliber: 338 Cal (.338 diameter)
• Bullet Weight: 270 grain
• Bullet Type: ELD-X, Extremely Low Drag Expanding, Polymer Tip Boattail
• G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .757
• G7 Ballistic Coefficient: .381
• Sectional Density: .338
• Minimum Recommended Twist Rate: 1-10 inches
• Quantity: 50 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 and degrade downrange accuracy.
• 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 bonded 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 core and jacket throughout the expansion process, preventing separation and maintaining mass and momentum on the heaviest, toughest game animals at any range.
• 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 .757 G1 ballistic coefficient is among the highest available in the 338 caliber hunting bullet class, giving you a projectile that holds velocity exceptionally deep into its trajectory, resists wind drift, and arrives at distance with the energy to cleanly take elk, moose, brown bear, and other large and dangerous game.
• The dual-range expansion system means you do not need two different bullets for close shots and long shots. Whether an animal presents at 80 yards or 600 yards, the ELD-X (33371) delivers predictable, controlled expansion appropriate to the impact velocity.
• Compatible with any cartridge using a .338 diameter projectile, including 338 Lapua Magnum, 338 Winchester Magnum, 338 Norma Magnum, 338 Rem Ultra Mag, 338 Federal, and 33 Nosler, making this one of the most versatile hunting bullets available across the full 338 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 field corrections, eliminating guesswork on extended shots in demanding conditions.
• Whether you hunt open country where shots stretch across long distances or rugged terrain where heavy, close-range stopping power matters, your load built around this bullet handles both scenarios without compromise.
• For the serious reloader pursuing large and dangerous game at any range, your careful powder selection and seating depth work translate directly into the tight groups at the bench and dependable terminal performance you need when it counts most in the field.

The Hornady ELD-X (33371) 338 Cal .338 diameter 270 grain is a proven platform for the dedicated reloader and big game hunter who demands match-grade aerodynamic consistency, Doppler-verified ballistic coefficients, and all-range expanding terminal performance from a single purpose-built 338 caliber projectile.