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Hornady Precision Hunter .243 Win Ammunition 90 Grain ELD-X Polymer Tip Bullet 20 Rounds
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SKU: 80462-090255804621
Overview
Hornady’s Precision Hunter load is built for hunters who want a .243 Winchester option suited to medium-sized game and consistent shot-to-shot performance. It pairs an ELD-X polymer tip boat tail projectile with carefully selected powder and primers, and the load is listed at 3150 fps muzzle velocity with 1983 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. That makes it a practical choice for hunters looking for a cartridge that can serve both range work and field use without unnecessary complexity. The brass casing and 20-round box format round out a straightforward hunting ammunition package.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
Hunting Medium-sized
Game
Includes 90
Grain ELD-X polymer tip boat
Listed Muzzle
Velocity of 3150 fps
Listed Muzzle
Energy of 1983 ft-lbs
Clean-burning Propellants
Minimal run out
Key Features
- Designed for hunting medium-sized game
- Uses a 90 grain ELD-X polymer tip bullet
- Chambered in .243 Winchester
- Advertised muzzle velocity is 3150 fps
- Advertised muzzle energy is 1983 ft-lbs
- Packaged as 20 rounds with brass casing
Best Used For
- Hunters pursuing medium-sized game with a .243 Winchester rifle
- Shooters wanting consistent ammunition for range confirmation before season
- Hunters who prefer a polymer-tip boat tail bullet design
- Field users seeking a factory load with stated muzzle velocity and energy
- Buyers looking for 20-round boxes for hunting and practice
Specifications
| Bullet Type | ELD-X Projectile (Polymer Tip Boat Tail bullet) |
|---|---|
| Bullet Weight | 90 Grain |
| Caliber | .243 Winchester |
| Casing | Brass |
| Muzzle Energy | 1983 ft-lbs |
| Muzzle Velocity | 3150 fps |
| Rounds | 20 |
| Upc | 090255804621 |
Pros
- Designed for hunting medium-sized game
- Includes 90 grain ELD-X polymer tip boat tail bullets
- Listed muzzle velocity of 3150 fps
- Listed muzzle energy of 1983 ft-lbs
- Clean-burning propellants with minimal run out
- Carefully selected powder and primers for consistent shot-to-shot results
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This load is built for medium-sized game, so it may not be the right fit if your hunting needs call for a different caliber or bullet weight class.
- The box contains 20 rounds, which is a practical hunting quantity but may require multiple purchases for extended range sessions or sight-in work.
- Performance is tied to the .243 Winchester platform and the stated muzzle velocity/energy figures, so results will depend on your rifle and setup.
- The product description emphasizes hunting use and consistency, but it does not provide details on terminal performance beyond the ELD-X projectile design.
Suggested Comparisons
- Medium-game hunting ammunition
- .243 Winchester ammunition
- Polymer-tip hunting ammunition
- Brass-cased centerfire rifle ammunition
Suggested Accessories
- Ammunition storage box
- Hearing protection
- Cleaning kit
- Rifle scope
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is this ammunition intended for?
Hornady Precision Hunter .243 Win is described as hunting ammunition for medium-sized game.
What bullet type does this load use?
The listed bullet type is an ELD-X projectile with a polymer tip boat tail design.
What are the listed muzzle velocity and muzzle energy?
The product data lists a muzzle velocity of 3150 fps and muzzle energy of 1983 ft-lbs.
What caliber is this ammunition?
This load is chambered in .243 Winchester.
How many rounds are included and what is the casing material?
The product title lists 20 rounds, and the long description lists a brass casing.