The Federal Premium .300 Precision Rifle Cartridge (PRC) 212-grain Hornady ELD-X Polymer Tip load is a match-grade centerfire cartridge engineered for extreme long-range big-game hunting. The primary frustration when shooting at extended distances is aerodynamic bullet distortion. At high velocities, the friction from air resistance generates extreme heat, causing standard polymer bullet tips to melt and deform mid-flight. When the tip warps, your ballistic coefficient drops, your trajectory alters, and your shot wanders off-target. Federal eliminates this long-range bottleneck by loading the advanced .300 PRC with Hornady’s revolutionary Heat Shield polymer tip, guaranteeing flawless aerodynamic geometry all the way to the target.
The technical advantage focuses on merging match-grade long-range aerodynamics with robust, hunting-grade terminal performance. Boasting a massive 0.663 G1 ballistic coefficient, the ultra-sleek projectile cuts through heavy crosswinds and retains blistering velocity far downrange. Unlike standard hunting rounds that either fragment up close or fail to expand far away, the ELD-X utilizes an advanced mechanical InterLock jacket construction. On high-velocity close impacts, the heavy copper shank keeps the bullet together for deep tracking. On low-velocity, extreme-distance impacts, the Heat Shield tip acts as a mechanical wedge, forcing the nose to open into a wide, devastating mushroom.
Slinging its heavy 212-grain hunting payload at a roaring muzzle velocity of 2,860 FPS, this premium cartridge delivers a remarkably flat trajectory and punishing downrange kinetic energy. To ensure absolute reliability when taking the shot of a lifetime, Federal utilizes its gold-standard non-corrosive primer architecture and an exceptionally consistent, temperature-stable powder blend. This strict control over internal ballistics results in single-digit standard deviations in velocity, delivering an identical point of impact and glass-smooth mechanical extraction out of your precision bolt-action rifle across any weather shift.
Key Benefits
- Heat Shield Polymer Tip: Advanced aerodynamic tip resists mid-flight frictional melting, preserving the bullet's pristine profile for uncompromised long-range precision.
- Elite 0.663 G1 Ballistic Coefficient: Streamlined projectile design dramatically slashes drag and wind drift, maximizing retained downrange energy and flattening your trajectory.
- InterLock Terminal Control: Mechanical jacket lock keeps the core and jacket unified on close, high-velocity impacts while enabling reliable expansion at extended distances.
- Match-Grade Velocity Consistency: Packed with Federal's premium propellants and precision primers to eliminate shot-to-shot velocity variance and maintain your zero.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .300 Precision Rifle Cartridge (.300 PRC) | 2,860 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.663 G1 Ballistic Coefficient | Extreme Long-Range Profile
- Projectile: 212 Grain | Hornady ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag - eXpanding) | Heat Shield Polymer Tip | InterLock Mechanical Jacket
- Case/Primer: Premium Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed | Temperature-Stable Propellant | Reloadable
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Federal Premium Centerfire Series
- Dimensions: .300 PRC | ~1.35 lbs Per Box | SKU: P300PRCELDX1
- Application: Extreme Long-Range Big Game Hunting & Precision Shooting | Elk, Moose, Mule Deer, and Open-Country Game
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Match-Grade Factory Precision Quality Benchmarks
When long-range shot accountability and terminal consistency matter, choose Federal Premium .300 PRC 212 Grain ELD-X from SMKW—the trusted source for premium ammunition and field-proven gear.
