308 Win – 168 Gr ELD-M – Hornady (80971) – 200 Rounds

Want match-grade accuracy from your 308 without handloading? Pick up this 200 round case of Hornady Black 80971 308 Winchester 168 grain ELD Match ammo.

The 168 grain ELD Match, or Extremely Low Drag Match, is one of the most accurate factory 308 bullets available. It uses Hornady’s Heat Shield polymer tip, which resists the aerodynamic heating that can deform ordinary tips in flight, so the ballistic coefficient stays consistent from the muzzle to the target. The sleek ogive and boat tail reduce drag and wind drift. Hornady rates this load at 2,700 fps and 2,719 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, with a ballistic coefficient of .475. The Hornady Black line is loaded specifically to run reliably in semi-automatic rifles like the AR-10 as well as bolt actions, so you get match accuracy without feeding issues. Polished to run through gas-operated actions, the case and crimp are held to tight standards so each round chambers smoothly.

The 308 Winchester is chambered in bolt actions like the Remington 700, Ruger American, Savage 110, Tikka T3x, and Winchester Model 70, and in semi-automatics like the AR-10, SIG 716, Springfield M1A, and FN FAL. The 7.62x51mm NATO and 308 Winchester are closely related; check your rifle’s barrel markings before firing. This load excels at long range steel, precision rifle competitions, and building dope for your rifle at 600 to 1,000 yards. The ELD Match is a target bullet, so this is not a hunting load. Buying a full 200 round case from one lot keeps your velocity and point of impact consistent throughout the season, which matters when small changes move your impacts at distance.

This American-made Hornady ammo is new production, brass-cased, Boxer-primed, and non-corrosive. The fired brass is reloadable. Each box holds 20 rounds, and ten boxes make up this 200 round case. Store the extra boxes in a cool, dry place away from direct sun.