The Hornady 50 Cal 340GR Bore Driver ELD-X projectile is engineered for muzzleloader hunters who demand maximum accuracy, reliable ignition performance, and devastating terminal results on game. Combining innovative Bore Driver technology with Hornady’s proven ELD-X bullet design, this projectile delivers exceptional performance without the need for a sabot, making loading faster and easier while maintaining consistent shot-to-shot reliability.
Designed in .499 caliber, the 340-grain Bore Driver ELD-X is built to provide outstanding energy transfer and deep penetration on a wide range of game. Its heavy weight and advanced construction make it an excellent choice for medium game weighing 50 to 300 pounds as well as large game from 300 to 1,500 pounds. Whether you’re hunting in dense woods or open terrain, this projectile is designed to deliver the accuracy and terminal performance needed for confident shot placement.
The Bore Driver design eliminates the need for a sabot, allowing the projectile to seat quickly and easily for improved consistency in the field. This streamlined loading process helps hunters achieve reliable performance during follow-up shots while maintaining the accuracy expected from a premium muzzleloader projectile.
At the core of the Bore Driver ELD-X is Hornady’s advanced bullet technology. The ELD-X design incorporates an InterLock ring that helps retain bullet weight during impact, working together with a tough copper alloy jacket to provide deep penetration and controlled expansion. This combination creates devastating terminal performance, delivering the kind of reliable lethality hunters need when pursuing game at varying distances.
The polymer tip plays a critical role in the projectile’s performance by acting as a wedge upon impact. It drives into the lead core to initiate rapid yet controlled expansion, helping create effective wound channels while maintaining the structural integrity needed for deep penetration. This balance of expansion and weight retention makes the Bore Driver ELD-X a dependable choice for serious hunters.
The performance-boosting polymer base is designed to maximize energy transfer during ignition. A built-in post expands in diameter at firing, improving torque engagement from inside the projectile. The centering petals grip the boattail while the skirt engages the rifling, helping improve stabilization, accuracy, and overall performance.
Approved for use in Colorado, the Hornady 50 Cal 340GR Bore Driver ELD-X provides hunters with a reliable, high-performance muzzleloader option built for modern hunting demands. With easy loading, advanced bullet construction, and proven Hornady engineering, this projectile is ready for demanding hunts where precision and terminal performance matter most.
Specifications:
• Caliber: 50 Cal / .499
• Projectile Type: Bore Driver ELD-X
• Grain Weight: 340 Grains
• Ballistic Coefficient: .194 (G1), .315
• Recommended Game: Medium Game 50-300 lbs, Large Game 300-1500 lbs
• Quantity: 12 Projectiles
• Sabot Required: No
• Bullet Technology: ELD-X, FTX, InterLock Ring
• Features: Polymer Tip, Copper Alloy Jacket, Polymer Base
• Compliance: Colorado Approved
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