Description

Hornady Precision Hunter .300 PRC 212gr ELD-X — 500 Rounds

The Hornady Precision Hunter 300 PRC pairs one of the highest-BC hunting bullets commercially produced with Hornady’s precision-loaded brass — built specifically for the .300 PRC’s long-range elk and large game mandate.

At G1 BC 0.673 and G7 BC 0.336, the 212-grain ELD-X is among the highest-BC .30-calibre hunting bullets available in factory ammunition.

What .300 PRC Is For

.300 PRC was designed from scratch as a long-range magnum cartridge — not a modification of an existing design.

Hornady built it around a non-belted, rebated rim case that headspaces on the shoulder.

That geometry allows longer, heavier, high-BC bullets to seat correctly without the compromises that affect belted magnums at the same bullet weight.

The result outperforms .300 Win Mag with heavy bullets while fitting standard magnum-length actions.

At 2,860 fps with a 212-grain bullet, the Hornady Precision Hunter 300 PRC delivers 3,850 ft-lbs at the muzzle and retains enough energy at 600+ yards to perform reliably on elk.

The ELD-X Bullet — Two Distance Modes

ELD-X stands for Extremely Low Drag — eXpanding. The Hornady Precision Hunter 300 PRC ELD-X is designed to perform across the cartridge’s full range, not just at one distance.

0–400 yards (high velocity impact): Expansion begins immediately. The bullet mushrooms progressively, with the jacket shank and InterLock ring retaining 50–60% of original weight. Terminal performance at conventional hunting distances is reliable and controlled.

400+ yards (lower velocity impact): The Heat Shield polymer tip — which resists aerodynamic deformation throughout flight — is driven backward into the hollow point on impact, initiating reliable expansion even at velocities below what a standard hollow point requires. Retained weight at extended range is 85–90%.

That 400-yard threshold is the engineering challenge the Hornady Precision Hunter 300 PRC solves. Most hunting bullets either expand well at close range or retain weight at long range; the ELD-X is designed to do both.

Heat Shield Tip

Conventional polymer tips deform from aerodynamic heating during flight, reducing BC over distance.

The Hornady Precision Hunter 300 PRC uses a Heat Shield tip made of a material that resists this deformation — the BC measured at the muzzle holds through the trajectory.

This is Doppler radar-verified and is the feature that allows the published G1/G7 BC figures to apply at actual hunting distances rather than only at short range.

Specifications

• Caliber: .300 PRC
• Bullet: 212 grain, ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag — eXpanding)
• Muzzle velocity: 2,860 fps
• Muzzle energy: 3,850 ft-lbs
• G1 BC: 0.673
• G7 BC: 0.336
• Sectional density: 0.319
• Application: Large game, medium game
• Cartridge case: Brass, reloadable
• Primer: Centerfire
• Quantity: 500 rounds (25 × 20-round boxes)

What This Load Is For

Long-range elk, moose, and large game hunting — animals where energy at extended distance and weight retention matter.

The Hornady Precision Hunter 300 PRC is not a target or practice load.

At $1.88 per round it is a field ammunition choice for the hunter who has zeroed their rifle and is preparing for the season, or building a reserve for an elk hunt.

Browse the .300 PRC ammunition category for other loads at different grain weights. Technical specifications are published by SAAMI and by Hornady directly. Safe storage guidance is available from the NSSF.

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SHORT DESCRIPTION (above Add to Cart)

Hornady Precision Hunter .300 PRC with 212-grain ELD-X. 2,860 fps, 3,850 ft-lbs muzzle energy, G1 BC 0.673, G7 BC 0.336. Heat Shield tip maintains BC through trajectory. Dual-mode expansion: 50–60% weight retention 0–400 yards, 85–90% retention at 400+ yards. Brass case, reloadable. 500 rounds (25 × 20-round boxes). Not a practice load — $1.88/round. Large game and elk hunting only.

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💬 Before You Go — Shooting 300 PRC at Distance?

Running Precision Hunter in .300 PRC? Leave a review with your range and target species — terminal performance data at real hunting distances from real users is what drives this load’s reputation. And if you came looking for a load we don’t carry, tell us what it was. 🎯

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is .300 PRC? .300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) is a non-belted, rebated-rim magnum designed specifically for long-range shooting with heavy, high-BC bullets. It headspaces on the shoulder for consistent seating and fits standard magnum-length actions.

How does it compare to .300 Win Mag? With heavy 200+ grain bullets, .300 PRC outperforms .300 Win Mag because the case geometry allows those bullets to seat correctly at higher BCs without compromising powder capacity.

What is the ELD-X bullet designed for? Hunting at any range the .300 PRC is capable of — 0–400 yards with conventional mushroom expansion and 400+ yards with Heat Shield-initiated expansion. It is not a match target bullet.

What does the G7 BC of 0.336 mean in practice? It means at extended range this bullet drops less and drifts less in wind than lower-BC alternatives. G7 is the more accurate model for long, boat-tail rifle bullets at long range.

Is this lead-free? No. Conventional lead core. Not California-compliant for hunting.

Can I reload the brass? Yes — Hornady brass, standard Boxer-primed.

What’s the per-round cost? $940 / 500 = $1.88 per round.

Is there a practice equivalent at lower cost? Not in .300 PRC at this price point. The Hornady Match 225gr ELD-M in Related Products is a target load at $535/500 if you need to practise ballistically similar.