22 CREEDMOOR 80 GR ELD-X PRECISION HUNTER

Hornady® Precision Hunter – 80 gr ELD-X® | 22 Creedmoor

Extended Reach. Controlled Expansion. Purpose-Built for Field Precision.

The Hornady® Precision Hunter® 80 gr ELD-X® in 22 Creedmoor blends match-grade accuracy with lethal on-impact expansion. Designed for the modern predator hunter or light game enthusiast, this load delivers excellent retained velocity, reliable terminal ballistics, and a flat-shooting profile that excels in wide-open spaces. Whether you're targeting coyotes, bobcats, or medium-sized game at distance, this round is engineered for clean hits and decisive results.

Quick Specs

• Caliber: 22 Creedmoor

• Bullet: 80 gr ELD-X® (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding)

• Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.485

• Ballistic Coefficient (G7): 0.243

• Muzzle Velocity (Listed): 3,285 FPS

• Muzzle Energy: 1,917 ft-lbs

• Cartridge Overall Length (COAL): 2.625"

• Rounds per Box: 20

• Intended Use: Predator / Light Game / Medium-Range Precision

• Made in USA

Key Features

• ELD-X Projectile: Features Hornady’s Heat Shield® tip for retained shape, optimal BC, and consistent long-range flight characteristics

• Controlled Expansion: Designed to expand reliably within a wide range of velocities, ensuring clean kills without over-penetration

• Precision Hunter Series: Tuned for real-world terminal ballistics and extreme consistency across barrels and climates

• Temperature-Stable Powder: Delivers consistent ignition and burn rates in cold or hot weather environments

Ally Munitions Testing Notes

Hornady lists this load at 3,285 FPS, identical to its match counterpart. Our early test groups have returned 1 MOA average precision, even when fired suppressed through a mix of factory and semi-custom 22 Creedmoor rifles.

We’re currently building out a full velocity mapping project to assess SD performance and real-world barrel length variances. Full velocity charts and longitudinal testing data will be published as testing concludes.

So far, consistency and on-target behavior appear in line with what we expect from the Precision Hunter® line — stable, fast, and dependable.

Field Use

This load is designed to bridge long-range accuracy and ethical terminal performance on predators and small game. Based on the bullet construction and retained velocity, it should shine in:

• Coyotes and bobcats

• Medium-range fox and pest control

• Small to mid-sized light game under 300–400 yards

Real-world field testing is scheduled for this upcoming fall. We’ll share wound profiles, impact behavior, and fur damage reports as that data becomes available.

Legal Notice

• You must be 18 years or older to purchase rifle ammunition

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