Federal Premium ELD-X .243 Winchester 90 grain rifle ammunition is built for ethical, long-range hunting and precision shooting where consistent external ballistics and reliable expansion matter. It uses the Hornady ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag Expanding) projectile with a polymer tip and optimized ogive to preserve ballistic coefficients and initiate controlled expansion. These rounds are loaded in reloadable, boxer-primed nickel-plated brass cases and packaged for retail sale.
Packaging: Box — sold per box containing 20 rounds. Case — available by case; a case consists of 10 boxes (200 rounds); case quantity is achieved by ordering the required number of boxes.
Key Specifications
- The cartridge is .243 Winchester.
- The bullet weight is 90 grains.
- The bullet type is polymer tip, boat-tail.
- The bullet model is Hornady ELD-X.
- Each retail box contains 20 rounds.
- Each case contains 10 boxes.
- A full case equals 200 rounds (10 boxes × 20 rounds).
- The cartridge cases are nickel-plated brass.
- The cartridges are boxer-primed and reloadable.
- The reported muzzle energy is 1983 ft lbs.
Federal Premium ELD-X ammunition pairs a match-accurate, high-ballistic-coefficient projectile with consistent terminal performance across a wide velocity range. The combination of the ELD-X design, polymer tip and quality brass cases provides a durable, reloadable package for hunters and precision shooters who prioritize consistent trajectory and reliable expansion.
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