Hornady Precision Hunter .338 Winchester Magnum 230gr ELD-X Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • ELD-X
Hornady Precision Hunter .338 Winchester Magnum 230gr ELD-X Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • ELD-X
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2810 fps | 4033 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2772 fps | 3925 ft-lb | -0.7" |
| 50 yds | 2735 fps | 3821 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 75 yds | 2698 fps | 3718 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2661 fps | 3618 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2625 fps | 3520 ft-lb | -0.4" |
| 150 yds | 2589 fps | 3424 ft-lb | -1.1" |
| 175 yds | 2553 fps | 3331 ft-lb | -2.1" |
| 200 yds | 2518 fps | 3239 ft-lb | -3.4" |
| 225 yds | 2483 fps | 3149 ft-lb | -5.1" |
| 250 yds | 2448 fps | 3061 ft-lb | -7.2" |
| 275 yds | 2413 fps | 2975 ft-lb | -9.6" |
| 300 yds | 2379 fps | 2891 ft-lb | -12.3" |
| 325 yds | 2345 fps | 2809 ft-lb | -15.5" |
| 350 yds | 2311 fps | 2729 ft-lb | -19.0" |
| 375 yds | 2277 fps | 2650 ft-lb | -23.0" |
| 400 yds | 2244 fps | 2573 ft-lb | -27.4" |
| 425 yds | 2211 fps | 2498 ft-lb | -32.2" |
| 450 yds | 2178 fps | 2425 ft-lb | -37.5" |
| 475 yds | 2146 fps | 2353 ft-lb | -43.2" |
| 500 yds | 2114 fps | 2283 ft-lb | -49.3" |
Product Overview
Best Uses for Hornady Precision Hunter .338 Winchester Magnum 230gr ELD-X
The Hornady Precision Hunter 230gr ELD-X is purpose-built for serious big game hunters pursuing elk, moose, and large bear at extended ranges. With its exceptional 0.616 G1 ballistic coefficient and 2810 fps muzzle velocity generating 4032 ft-lbs of energy, this load excels in open mountain terrain where shots beyond 400 yards are common. The ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag - eXpanding) bullet features Hornady's Heat Shield tip that resists deformation during flight, ensuring consistent expansion whether the target is at 50 yards or 500 yards.
This ammunition is ideally suited for Western big game hunting where elk and mule deer are pursued across vast alpine meadows and steep canyon country. The controlled expansion design creates devastating wound channels while maintaining 50-60% weight retention for deep penetration on quartering shots. African plains game hunters also favor this load for species like eland, kudu, and wildebeest where the combination of flat trajectory and reliable terminal performance proves invaluable.
The Precision Hunter line represents the optimal choice for hunters who practice regularly and understand their rifle's capabilities at distance. Whether you're a backcountry elk hunter in Montana, a moose hunter in British Columbia, or planning a once-in-a-lifetime safari, this load delivers the accuracy and terminal performance demanded by serious sportsmen who refuse to compromise on their equipment.
- Exceptional 0.616 G1 ballistic coefficient maintains velocity and energy at extended ranges
- Heat Shield tip prevents BC degradation from aerodynamic heating during flight
- Reliable expansion from 50 yards to 500+ yards due to InterLock ring design
- Heavy 230gr bullet provides excellent penetration on large, tough-skinned game
- 4032 ft-lbs muzzle energy delivers devastating terminal performance on elk and moose
- Match-grade accuracy from premium Precision Hunter manufacturing standards
- Premium pricing makes it expensive for regular practice sessions
- Heavy recoil from the 230gr bullet combined with magnum velocities
- May be more bullet than needed for deer-sized game at close range
- Limited availability compared to more common hunting loads
All Hornady Precision Hunter .338 Winchester Magnum 230gr ELD-X Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Basin Outdoors | 200 | $496.55 | $0.00 | $496.55 | $2.48 |
| Black Basin Outdoors | 100 | $266.76 | $0.00 | $266.76 | $2.67 |
| Lucky Gunner | 20 | $58.00 | $18.43 | $76.43 | $3.82 |