Hornady Match .300 PRC 225gr ELD Match Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • ELD Match
Hornady Match .300 PRC 225gr ELD Match Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • ELD Match
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2810 fps | 3945 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2780 fps | 3862 ft-lb | -0.7" |
| 50 yds | 2750 fps | 3780 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 75 yds | 2721 fps | 3700 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2691 fps | 3621 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2662 fps | 3543 ft-lb | -0.4" |
| 150 yds | 2634 fps | 3467 ft-lb | -1.0" |
| 175 yds | 2605 fps | 3392 ft-lb | -2.0" |
| 200 yds | 2577 fps | 3318 ft-lb | -3.3" |
| 225 yds | 2548 fps | 3246 ft-lb | -4.9" |
| 250 yds | 2520 fps | 3175 ft-lb | -6.9" |
| 275 yds | 2492 fps | 3105 ft-lb | -9.2" |
| 300 yds | 2465 fps | 3036 ft-lb | -11.8" |
| 325 yds | 2437 fps | 2969 ft-lb | -14.9" |
| 350 yds | 2410 fps | 2902 ft-lb | -18.2" |
| 375 yds | 2382 fps | 2837 ft-lb | -22.0" |
| 400 yds | 2355 fps | 2773 ft-lb | -26.1" |
| 425 yds | 2329 fps | 2710 ft-lb | -30.6" |
| 450 yds | 2302 fps | 2648 ft-lb | -35.6" |
| 475 yds | 2275 fps | 2588 ft-lb | -40.9" |
| 500 yds | 2249 fps | 2528 ft-lb | -46.6" |
Product Overview
Best Uses for Hornady Match .300 PRC 225gr ELD Match Ammo
The Hornady Match .300 PRC 225gr ELD Match represents the pinnacle of factory precision rifle ammunition, purpose-built for competitive long-range shooting and extreme-distance target work. With an outstanding 0.777 G1 ballistic coefficient and 2810 fps muzzle velocity generating 3945 ft-lbs of energy, this load maintains supersonic flight beyond 1700 yards while resisting wind drift better than nearly any factory ammunition available. The ELD Match bullet's Heat Shield tip ensures the BC remains constant regardless of flight time, delivering predictable trajectories that serious competitors demand.
This ammunition excels in PRS (Precision Rifle Series) competition, ELR (Extreme Long Range) matches, and F-Class target shooting where fractions of an MOA can determine placement. The heavy 225-grain projectile bucks wind exceptionally well, giving shooters a significant advantage in variable conditions. For precision rifle enthusiasts developing loads or testing new rifles, this factory ammunition serves as an excellent baseline against which handloads can be measured, often delivering accuracy that rivals carefully developed custom recipes.
While primarily designed for target applications, the Match load's exceptional accuracy makes it valuable for load development testing, rifle accuracy evaluation, and training scenarios where consistent performance matters more than terminal ballistics. Military and law enforcement precision shooters appreciate its ability to deliver first-round hits at distances exceeding one mile, and the consistent velocities ensure reliable data for ballistic calculators and range estimation tools.
- Industry-leading 0.777 G1 ballistic coefficient for minimal wind drift and drop
- 225gr heavy-for-caliber bullet maintains supersonic velocity past 1700 yards
- Heat Shield tip eliminates BC degradation from aerodynamic heating
- Factory ammunition delivers handload-level accuracy and consistency
- 3945 ft-lbs muzzle energy provides excellent long-range performance
- Not designed for hunting applications due to match bullet construction
- Premium competition-grade pricing per round
- Heavy recoil may affect rapid follow-up shot capability
- Requires fast twist barrel (1:8 or faster) for optimal stabilization
All Hornady Match .300 PRC 225gr ELD Match Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Basin Outdoors | 200 | $489.84 | $0.00 | $489.84 | $2.45 |
| Black Basin Outdoors | 100 | $263.22 | $0.00 | $263.22 | $2.63 |
| Lucky Gunner | 20 | $55.00 | $18.43 | $73.43 | $3.67 |