Hornady Precision Hunter .243 Winchester 90 Grain ELD-X Ammunition: Unmatched Accuracy and Terminal Performance for Discerning Hunters

For hunters who demand uncompromising precision and devastating terminal performance from their ammunition, the Hornady Precision Hunter 243 Win 90 gr Extremely Low Drag eXpanding (ELD-X) stands as a pinnacle of modern ballistic engineering. This meticulously crafted ammunition, available at DEGuns, is designed to deliver ethical, one-shot kills on medium game, whether your target is at close range or stretching the limits of your rifle’s capabilities. It’s the definitive choice for those who value every shot and seek to maximize their success in the field.

Why Choose Hornady Precision Hunter for Your Next Hunt?

Hunters frequently ask, "What is the best ammunition for ethical long-range hunting?" or "How can I ensure my bullet performs consistently at various distances?" The answer often points to ammunition like the Hornady Precision Hunter. This specific load addresses critical challenges faced by hunters:

• Achieving pin-point accuracy: The advanced bullet design ensures superior flight characteristics.
• Consistent terminal performance: The bullet expands reliably, regardless of impact velocity or range.
• Ethical harvests: Maximum energy transfer and controlled penetration ensure humane kills.
• Confidence in varying conditions: From the dense woods to open plains, this ammunition performs.

The Hornady Precision Hunter 243 Win 90 gr ELD-X cartridge, specifically the 80462 model, is tailored for those who understand that ammunition quality directly impacts hunting success and ethical responsibility. Its design represents a fusion of scientific innovation and real-world hunting demands.

The ELD-X Bullet: A Revolution in Hunting Projectiles

At the heart of the Hornady Precision Hunter line is the groundbreaking Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding (ELD-X) bullet. This projectile redefines what's possible in hunting ammunition by combining the aerodynamic efficiency of match-grade bullets with the reliable terminal performance required for hunting.

What makes the ELD-X bullet so revolutionary?

• Heat Shield® Tip Technology: Traditional polymer tips can deform due to aerodynamic heating during high-velocity flight, degrading ballistic coefficient (BC) and accuracy. Hornady's patented Heat Shield® tip is crafted from a heat-resistant polymer that maintains its shape and sharp ogive, ensuring the highest-in-class BC is preserved throughout the bullet's entire trajectory. This means less wind drift and less bullet drop, leading to more precise hits, especially at extended ranges.
• Streamlined Secant Ogive and Optimum Boattail Design: The ELD-X bullet features a sophisticated secant ogive, which is an extremely efficient profile that minimizes drag. Coupled with an optimized boattail design, this creates a bullet with radically superior aerodynamic efficiency. This design not only contributes to the bullet's high BC but also enhances stability in flight, making it less susceptible to crosswinds and atmospheric variables.
• Highly Concentric AMP® Bullet Jackets: The Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP®) bullet jackets are formed with virtually zero runout and near-perfect uniformity. This extreme concentricity ensures balanced flight and unparalleled accuracy, shot after shot. A precisely manufactured jacket is crucial for a bullet that maintains its integrity and flies true, especially important when hunting for trophy game.
• InterLock® Ring Integration: The ELD-X bullet incorporates a robust InterLock® ring that mechanically locks the core and jacket together. This critical feature ensures that the bullet retains a significant portion of its weight upon impact, providing deep, consistent penetration. This design prevents jacket separation, maximizing energy transfer and creating a devastating wound channel for quick, humane kills.

Performance Characteristics: Where Innovation Meets Application

The true measure of hunting ammunition lies in its performance in the field. The Hornady Precision Hunter 243 Win 90 gr ELD-X delivers on every count, whether you’re shooting at traditional hunting distances or pushing the envelope.

Unrivaled Ballistics for Long-Range Precision

For the 243 Winchester caliber with the 90-grain ELD-X bullet, the ballistic profile is exceptional:

• Muzzle Velocity: An impressive 3150 feet per second (fps). This high initial velocity contributes to a flatter trajectory and reduced time to target, giving game less opportunity to move.
• Muzzle Energy: Generating 1983 foot-pounds (ft-lbs) of energy at the muzzle, this ammunition delivers substantial stopping power for medium-sized game. The energy is efficiently delivered to the target thanks to the bullet’s design.
• Superior Ballistic Coefficient (BC): The combination of the Heat Shield tip, secant ogive, and boattail design results in an incredibly high BC. This means the bullet retains its velocity and energy more effectively over distance, leading to less drop and wind drift compared to conventional hunting bullets. This characteristic is paramount for confident shot placement on distant targets.

Terminal Performance: Consistent Expansion at All Ranges

One of the most critical aspects of hunting ammunition is its terminal performance – how it behaves upon impacting the target. The ELD-X bullet is engineered for dynamic, reliable expansion across a broad range of impact velocities:

• High Velocity (0-400 Yards) Impact: At higher velocities, typical of shots within 400 yards, the ELD-X bullet continually expands throughout its penetration path. The robust construction, featuring the thick shank of the jacket and the high InterLock® ring, works synergistically to keep the core and jacket together. This design achieves an impressive 50-60% weight retention, ensuring the bullet penetrates deep enough to reach vital organs while creating a large, destructive wound cavity.
• Low Velocity (400+ Yards) Impact: When impact velocities are lower, as is the case for shots beyond 400 yards, the innovative Heat Shield® tip plays a crucial role. Upon impact, the tip drives backward into the bullet, initiating reliable expansion. Even at these extended ranges, the bullet exhibits controlled expansion, forming a large, mushroomed profile with excellent weight retention, typically 85-90%. This ensures deep penetration and substantial tissue damage, leading to rapid and ethical harvests even at significant distances where many other bullets fail to expand.

The ability of the ELD-X to perform consistently across a wide velocity spectrum makes it incredibly versatile. Whether you're hunting in dense brush where shots are close, or in open country where long shots are common, you can trust this ammunition to perform.

Ideal Applications for the Hornady Precision Hunter 243 Win 90 gr ELD-X

This ammunition is specifically designed for the discerning hunter pursuing medium-sized game. The .243 Winchester caliber, paired with the 90-grain ELD-X bullet, is an excellent choice for a variety of popular game animals in North America and beyond.

Common questions from hunters include: "What ammunition is best for deer?" or "Can I use .243 for antelope?" The Hornady Precision Hunter 243 Win 90 gr ELD-X answers these with a resounding yes.

Primary Game Types & Scenarios:

• Whitetail Deer: The 90-grain ELD-X is a superb choice for whitetail deer. Its accuracy ensures precise shot placement, and its reliable expansion and deep penetration lead to quick, humane kills. It minimizes tracking and preserves valuable meat.
• Mule Deer: Similar to whitetail, mule deer often present opportunities for longer shots in open country, making the ELD-X’s superior ballistic performance particularly advantageous.
• Antelope (Pronghorn): Pronghorn hunting often involves very long shots across vast, open plains. The high BC and flat trajectory of the 90-grain ELD-X make it an outstanding option for these challenging hunts, allowing hunters to confidently engage targets at extended ranges with minimal wind drift compensation.
• Smaller Pigs/Hogs: For smaller to medium-sized feral hogs, the .243 Winchester with the ELD-X offers excellent terminal performance, delivering the energy and penetration needed to put them down effectively.
• Coyotes and Varmints: While primarily a hunting round for medium game, the extreme accuracy and flat trajectory also make it highly effective for long-range varmint control where precision is paramount.

The Hornady Precision Hunter 243 Win 90 gr ELD-X (UPC: 090255804621) is a testament to Hornady’s commitment to quality and innovation. It provides hunters with the confidence that their ammunition will perform exactly as expected, whether faced with a close-range opportunity or a challenging long-distance shot. This ammunition delivers the precision, power, and ethical performance that today’s hunters demand, ensuring a successful and responsible hunting experience. Equip your .243 Winchester with Hornady Precision Hunter from DEGuns and elevate your hunting game to new heights.

Hornady Precision Hunter 243 Win 90 gr ELD-X Product Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Hornady
Model	Precision Hunter
Caliber	.243 Winchester
Bullet Type	Extremely Low Drag-eXpanding (ELD-X)
Bullet Weight	90 grains
Muzzle Velocity	3150 feet per second (fps)
Muzzle Energy	1983 foot-pounds (ft-lbs)
Casing Material	Brass
Game Type	Medium Game
Application	Hunting
Rounds Per Box	20
Boxes Per Case	10
SKU	107623
UPC	090255804621
Manufacturer Part #	80462