The Hornady Precision Hunter Rifle Ammo 7mm Rem. Mag. 162 gr. ELD-X from the Precision Hunter series delivers a shooter-friendly blend of match-accurate ballistics and devastating terminal performance for hunting applications, using the ELD-X bullet with the patent-pending Heat Shield tip to retain high ballistic coefficients verified by Doppler radar and maintain trajectory consistency out to long range; at a muzzle velocity of 2975 fps and muzzle energy of 3183 ft-lbs this load gives hunters the downrange speed and energy needed for elk, mule deer, mountain hunts and long-range shots, and it behaves predictably from 0400 yards where the bullet expands progressively while retaining 5060% weight thanks to the thick jacket shank and InterLock ring, to 400+ yard impacts where the Heat Shield tip triggers controlled expansion with 8590% weight retention for deep penetration and large wound channels. The streamlined secant ogive, optimized boattail and highly concentric AMP jackets produce match-accurate group potential in brass-cased factory ammunition made in the United States, making this 7mm Remington Magnum round a go-to choice for hunters who demand extended-range terminal effectiveness and consistent shot-to-shot performance.