Hrndy Ph 280ackley 162g Eld-x 20/200

Hrnady Ph 280ackley 162g Eld-x 20/200

H2. Specifications

H3. Bullet Type

The bullet type for the Hrnady Ph 280ackley 162g Eld-x 20/200 is the ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag - eXpanding) projectile. This bullet is designed to provide a high level of accuracy and terminal performance.

H3. Grain

The bullet weight is 162 grains, which provides a good balance between penetration and expansion.

H3. Caliber

The caliber of this ammunition is 280 Ackley Improved, which is a popular choice for hunting and long-range shooting.

H3. Bullet Velocity

The muzzle velocity of the Hornady Precision Hunter 162 Grain ELD-X is 2,850 feet per second, which allows the bullet to maintain its trajectory and reach its intended target with precision.

H3. Distance the Bullet Drop Starts

The bullet drop starts at approximately 400 yards, where the bullet initiates expansion. This feature ensures that the bullet maintains its terminal performance over a wide range of distances.

H3. Additional Features

• Heat Shield Tip: This tip helps to prevent the bullet from experiencing aerodynamic heating, which can affect its trajectory and accuracy.
• High InterLock Ring: The high InterLock ring ensures that the core and jacket of the bullet remain together, providing significant weight retention upon impact.
• Match Accurate Hunting Bullet: The streamlined secant ogive and optimum boattail design of the bullet, combined with highly concentric AMP bullet jackets, make it a match-accurate hunting bullet.

H2. Features

The Hornady Precision Hunter 280 Ackley Improved, 162 Grain ELD-X is designed to provide optimal performance for hunting and long-range shooting. The bullet's high velocity and terminal performance ensure that it can effectively take down game at various ranges. Here are the key features of this ammunition:

• High Velocity: The high velocity of 2,850 fps allows the bullet to maintain its trajectory and reach its intended target with accuracy.
• Terminal Performance: The bullet is designed to continually expand throughout its penetration path, providing deep penetration and large cavities.
• Weight Retention: The bullet retains 50-60% of its weight upon impact, ensuring that it maintains its terminal performance even at extended ranges.
• Extended Range Performance: At low velocities, the Heat Shield tip drives backward into the bullet to initiate expansion, providing controlled expansion and large mushrooms.

H2. Specifications Summary

• Bullet Type: ELD-X
• Grain: 162 grains
• Caliber: 280 Ackley Improved
• Bullet Velocity: 2,850 feet per second
• Distance the Bullet Drop Starts: 400 yards
• Additional Features: Heat Shield Tip, High InterLock Ring, Match Accurate Hunting Bullet

H1. Conclusion

The Hornady Precision Hunter 280 Ackley Improved, 162 Grain ELD-X is an excellent choice for hunting and long-range shooting. Its high velocity, terminal performance, and extended range capabilities make it a versatile and effective option for any hunting scenario. Whether you are a seasoned hunter or a beginner, this ammunition provides the reliability and performance you need to ensure a successful hunt.