Hornady 7mm-08 Ballistics Chart

The 7mm-08 Remington is a versatile rifle cartridge with factory ammunition options for hunting and general shooting. Hornady offers several loads for this cartridge, including 139-grain SST Superformance and 150-grain ELD-X Precision Hunter ammunition.

This guide covers Hornady’s published 7mm-08 ballistic data, including muzzle velocity, retained velocity, bullet energy and trajectory. The charts use manufacturer figures rather than estimated or independently calculated values.

Hornady 7mm-08 Ballistics Chart: 139 Grain SST

Hornady’s 139-grain SST Superformance ammunition is designed to deliver high velocity with its SST bullet. The following chart contains the official figures published on Hornady’s product page.

Range	Velocity (fps)	Energy (ft-lb)	Trajectory (inches)
Muzzle	2,950	2,686	-1.5
100 Yards	2,757	2,346	+1.5
200 Yards	2,572	2,042	0
300 Yards	2,395	1,770	-6.8
400 Yards	2,224	1,527	-19.7
500 Yards	2,061	1,311	-39.6

Ammunition: Hornady 139-grain SST Superformance

Item number: 80573

Test barrel: 24 inches

Hornady 7mm-08 Ballistics Chart: 150 Grain ELD-X

Hornady’s 150-grain ELD-X Precision Hunter is another factory ammunition option. It uses an ELD-X bullet designed for hunting applications and has a different velocity and trajectory profile from the 139-grain SST.

Range	Velocity (fps)	Energy (ft-lb)	Trajectory (inches)
Muzzle	2,770	2,555	-1.5
100 Yards	2,613	2,274	+1.8
200 Yards	2,461	2,018	0
300 Yards	2,315	1,784	-7.5
400 Yards	2,173	1,573	-21.6
500 Yards	2,037	1,381	-43.0

Ammunition: Hornady 150-grain ELD-X Precision Hunter

Item number: 85578

Test barrel: 24 inches

Hornady 7mm-08 Ammunition Comparison

Hornady’s published ballistic chart includes several 7mm-08 factory ammunition options. The following table compares four loads from its standard ballistic chart.

Bullet Weight	Bullet Type	Ammunition Line	Item Number	Muzzle Velocity
120 gr	SST	Custom Lite	80572	2,675 fps
139 gr	CX	Superformance	805764	2,910 fps
139 gr	InterLock SP	American Whitetail	8057	2,840 fps
139 gr	SST	Superformance	80573	2,950 fps
150 gr	ELD-X	Precision Hunter	85578	2,770 fps

The different bullet designs serve different purposes. The SST is a polymer-tipped hunting bullet, the CX uses copper-alloy construction, the InterLock is a traditional hunting bullet, and the ELD-X is designed for aerodynamic efficiency and hunting performance.

Hornady 7mm-08 Velocity and Energy

Muzzle Velocity

Muzzle velocity measures the speed of a bullet as it leaves the rifle barrel. Hornady lists 2,950 fps for its 139-grain SST Superformance load and 2,770 fps for its 150-grain ELD-X Precision Hunter load.

Retained Velocity

Retained velocity describes how fast a bullet travels at a particular distance. Both Hornady loads lose velocity as they move downrange. At 500 yards, the 139-grain SST is listed at 2,061 fps, while the 150-grain ELD-X is listed at 2,037 fps.

Bullet Energy

Bullet energy is measured in foot-pounds and represents the kinetic energy of a moving projectile. The 139-grain SST starts with 2,686 ft-lb of energy, while the 150-grain ELD-X starts with 2,555 ft-lb.

Bullet Trajectory

Trajectory describes the bullet’s position relative to the sighting reference. Both Hornady charts show a 200-yard zero. At 500 yards, the published trajectory is -39.6 inches for the 139-grain SST and -43.0 inches for the 150-grain ELD-X.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the muzzle velocity of Hornady 7mm-08 ammunition?

It depends on the factory load. Hornady lists 2,950 fps for the 139-grain SST Superformance and 2,770 fps for the 150-grain ELD-X Precision Hunter.

What is the Hornady 7mm-08 139-grain SST muzzle velocity?

The published muzzle velocity is 2,950 fps.

What is the Hornady 7mm-08 150-grain ELD-X muzzle velocity?

Hornady lists a muzzle velocity of 2,770 fps.

How much energy does the Hornady 139-grain SST have at 500 yards?

Hornady’s published chart lists 1,311 ft-lb at 500 yards.

How much energy does the 150-grain ELD-X retain at 500 yards?

The published energy figure is 1,381 ft-lb.

What is the 500-yard trajectory of Hornady 7mm-08 ammunition?

The 139-grain SST chart lists -39.6 inches, while the 150-grain ELD-X chart lists -43.0 inches.

Does Hornady offer 150-grain ELD-X ammunition in 7mm-08?

Yes. Hornady offers the 150-grain ELD-X in its Precision Hunter ammunition line.

What barrel length does Hornady use for its 7mm-08 ballistic charts?

The manufacturer specifies a 24-inch test barrel for both the 139-grain SST and 150-grain ELD-X product charts.

What is the difference between SST and ELD-X bullets?

Both are hunting bullet designs, but they use different construction and aerodynamic features. The SST uses a polymer tip, while the ELD-X features Hornady’s Heat Shield tip and is designed to maintain aerodynamic performance.

Are Hornady’s published 7mm-08 ballistics identical in every rifle?

No. Actual results can vary with barrel length, ammunition lot, rifle characteristics and atmospheric conditions. Manufacturer figures are reference specifications, not guaranteed results from every rifle.