The Hornady Precision Hunter rifle ammo .308 Win 178 gr ELD-X from the Precision Hunter series delivers the hunting performance serious riflesmen demand, marrying high ballistic coefficient ELD-X bullets with a patent-pending Heat Shield tip to retain aerodynamic shape at velocity and extend usable range; with a listed muzzle velocity of 2600 fps and muzzle energy around 2672 ftlbs, this load gives predictable trajectory and downrange energy for medium to large game at both conventional and extended distances. Youll notice match-accurate consistency from the clean-burning propellant and concentric bullet construction that translate to repeatable POI and tight groups, while the ELD-Xs design produces controlled expansion and deep penetrationat closer ranges the jacket and InterLock ring promote 5060% weight retention for bone-crushing terminal performance, and at lower-velocity long-range impacts the Heat Shield tip drives back to initiate large-mushroom expansion with 8590% retained weight for deep wound channels. Chambered in .308 Winchester with brass casings and made in the United States, this hunting ammo is ideal for field use on whitetail, mule deer, elk and similar game where consistent ballistics, long-range capability and reliable terminal effects matter.