Hornady Precision Hunter is a factory-loaded hunting cartridge engineered for consistent accuracy and controlled terminal performance. The load uses the ELD‑X polymer-tipped bullet with a Heat Shield tip to preserve ballistic coefficient across the flight path. Propellant and loading practices are selected for uniform muzzle velocity and reliable performance in varied temperatures.
Intended application is medium-game hunting where precision and retained weight are priorities; this ammunition is produced for shooters who expect match-accurate factory loads from a known manufacturer.
Packaging
Box: Sold per box containing 20 rounds (the standard retail unit).
Case: Case orders are fulfilled by ordering the required number of boxes; the listing indicates 10 boxes per case for a total of 200 rounds per case.
Key Specifications
- Caliber is .243 Winchester.
- Bullet weight is 90 grains.
- Bullet design is ELD‑X polymer tipped.
- Measured ballistic coefficient (G1) is 0.409.
- Muzzle velocity is 3150 fps.
- Muzzle energy is 1983 ft lbs.
- Cartridges per box is 20.
- Boxes per case is 10.
- Case material is brass.
- Primary application is hunting (medium game).
Hornady Precision Hunter offers a combination of high ballistic efficiency and consistent factory load quality for hunters who value long-range performance and reliable expansion characteristics. The ELD‑X bullet and Heat Shield tip are engineered to preserve BC and deliver predictable flight behavior, making this ammunition a suitable choice for precision-oriented hunting setups.
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