{"product_id":"hornady-300-winchester-mag-precision-hunter-178gr-eld-x-ammo","title":"Hornady .300 Winchester Mag Precision Hunter 178gr ELD-X Ammo","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnlock the full potential of your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/rifle-ammo\/.300-win-mag\/\"\u003e.300 Winchester Magnum\u003c\/a\u003e rifle with Hornady's Precision Hunter 178gr ELD-X ammunition. This premium cartridge is meticulously crafted to meet the exacting standards of today's long-range hunters, offering a perfect blend of accuracy, terminal performance, and consistency. The 178-grain ELD-X bullet features a high sectional density of .268, promoting deep penetration and high weight retention on tough game animals. With its impressive ballistic coefficient of .552 and muzzle velocity of 2960 fps, this round maintains energy and resists wind drift at extended ranges, giving you the edge you need when pursuing trophy animals in challenging conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px; font-size: 24px;\"\u003eHornady .300 Winchester Mag Precision Hunter 178gr ELD-X Highlights:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ff6600; color: white;\"\u003e \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eHornady\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003ePrecision Hunter\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCaliber\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e.300 Winchester Mag\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBullet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e178 grains\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBullet Type\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eELD-X (Extremely Low Drag - eXpanding)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMuzzle Velocity\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e2960 fps\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMuzzle Energy\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e3463 ft-lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBallistic Coefficient\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e.552\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSectional Density\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e.268\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRounds Per Box\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePrimer Type\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eBoxer\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCase Material\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eBrass\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eMedium to Large Game Hunting\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #666;\"\u003eThe Hornady .300 Winchester Mag Precision Hunter 178gr ELD-X ammunition offers exceptional performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for long-range hunting. Here's a breakdown of its key features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e \u003cth style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eELD-X Bullet Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely Low Drag - eXpanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eOptimized for long-range accuracy and terminal performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eHeat Shield Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolymer tip resistant to aerodynamic heating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eMaintains bullet integrity and consistency at all ranges\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eHigh Ballistic Coefficient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e.552 G1 BC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eExcellent downrange energy retention and wind drift resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eInterLock Ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical jacket-to-core connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eEnsures controlled expansion and high weight retention\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eAMP Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision jacket geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003ePromotes reliable, consistent expansion across a wide velocity range\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eApplications \u0026amp; Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #666;\"\u003eThe Hornady .300 Winchester Mag Precision Hunter 178gr ELD-X ammunition is designed for various hunting scenarios, particularly excelling in long-range hunting situations:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"width: 48%; margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ff6600; color: white; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Game Hunting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px;\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #34495e;\"\u003eIdeal for various medium-sized game species:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 0; list-style-type: none;\"\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #27ae60; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eMule Deer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #27ae60; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eWhitetail Deer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #27ae60; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAntelope\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #27ae60; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eBlack Bear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"width: 48%; margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ff6600; color: white; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Game Hunting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px;\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #34495e;\"\u003eSuitable for larger game animals:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 0; list-style-type: none;\"\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e74c3c; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eElk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e74c3c; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eMoose\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e74c3c; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eBrown Bear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ff6600; color: white; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px;\"\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 0; list-style-type: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e \u003cli style=\"flex-basis: 48%; min-width: 200px; margin-bottom: 15px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3498db; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #34495e;\"\u003eExceptional long-range accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"flex-basis: 48%; min-width: 200px; margin-bottom: 15px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3498db; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #34495e;\"\u003eConsistent terminal performance at all practical hunting ranges\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"flex-basis: 48%; min-width: 200px; margin-bottom: 15px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3498db; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #34495e;\"\u003eExcellent penetration and expansion characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"flex-basis: 48%; min-width: 200px; margin-bottom: 15px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3498db; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #34495e;\"\u003eIdeal for challenging hunting conditions and longer shots\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; width: 100%; padding: 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; padding: 0; max-width: 1000px; width: 100%;\"\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px; text-align: left;\"\u003ePros and Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"width: calc(50% - 10px); min-width: 280px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"color: #4caf50; text-align: center; font-size: 24px;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e High BC and consistent manufacturing ensure pinpoint precision at long ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Effective on both medium and large game animals.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Bullet Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e ELD-X design offers excellent expansion and weight retention.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eConsistent Terminal Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliable expansion across a wide range of velocities and distances.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Ballistic Coefficient:\u003c\/strong\u003e .552 BC minimizes wind drift and maintains energy downrange.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"width: calc(50% - 10px); min-width: 280px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"color: #f44336; text-align: center; font-size: 24px;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher cost compared to standard hunting ammunition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRecoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significant felt recoil, especially in lighter rifles, may affect shooting comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOverpowered for Some Game:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be excessive for smaller game or shorter range hunting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLimited Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be harder to find in stock compared to more common hunting loads.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout Hornady:\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/hornady\/\"\u003eHornady Manufacturing Company\u003c\/a\u003e stands as a beacon of innovation and quality in the ammunition industry, with a rich heritage dating back to 1949. Founded by Joyce Hornady in Grand Island, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/laws\/nebraska\/\"\u003eNebraska\u003c\/a\u003e, the company has evolved from a modest reloading business into a global leader in bullet and ammunition technology. Hornady's unwavering commitment to \"Ten bullets through one hole\" accuracy has driven decades of groundbreaking developments, including the revolutionary ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag - eXpanding) bullet featured in their Precision Hunter line. Today, under the leadership of Steve Hornady, the company continues to push the boundaries of ballistic science, providing hunters and shooters with cutting-edge products that consistently outperform expectations in the field and on the range.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Basin","offers":[{"title":"20","offer_id":48338591416420,"sku":"090255820416-20","price":54.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60","offer_id":48509819388004,"sku":"090255820416-60","price":151.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":48338591449188,"sku":"090255820416-100","price":249.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200","offer_id":48338591481956,"sku":"090255820416-200","price":488.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300","offer_id":48509819420772,"sku":"090255820416-300","price":715.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500","offer_id":48509819453540,"sku":"090255820416-500","price":1192.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6625\/6996\/files\/AHDY82041.jpg?v=1777468875","url":"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/products\/hornady-300-winchester-mag-precision-hunter-178gr-eld-x-ammo","provider":"Black Basin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}