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If you're serious about precision shooting at the range or in competition, this is the stuff you reach for. Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor loaded with 120 grain ELD Match bullets represents the kind of factory ammo that genuinely competes with handloads in terms of consistency and accuracy. The key to that comes down to obsessive attention to detail on Hornady's part.
The 120 grain ELD Match bullet is engineered around Hornady's Heat Shield tip technology, which is a big deal if you understand what happens to polymer tips at extreme velocities. The Heat Shield resists aerodynamic heating that would normally deform a tip during flight, so your meplat (that's the tip point) stays perfectly consistent. Couple that with a streamlined secant ogive and boat-tail design, and you get a ballistic coefficient of .486 (G1) that keeps wind deflection minimal downrange. That translates to tighter groups and more predictable hold-overs at distance.
Each cartridge starts with hand-selected brass cases chosen for wall thickness uniformity, internal capacity consistency, and weight. The powder is matched specifically to this load for optimal pressure and velocity, and primers are selected to the same standard. Cases come with boxer primers so they're reloadable if you want to stretch every ounce of value out of them. The whole package is loaded to exacting specifications and checked at every step, which is why you see such tight lot-to-lot consistency compared to standard ammunition.
At 2910 fps muzzle velocity with 2256 ft-lbs of energy, this load shoots clean, is non-corrosive, and performs reliably in bolt actions and semi-automatic rifles alike. If you're setting up for matches or want to develop a precise load without the time investment of handloading, this is exactly what it's made for.
Yes, this ammunition uses boxer-primed brass cases that are fully reloadable. Many competitors and handloaders save these cases after shooting to develop custom loads tailored to their specific rifles. The uniform case quality that makes this match ammo accurate also makes it excellent brass for reloading.
The 120 grain is lighter and faster, giving you a flatter trajectory out to around 600 yards and less recoil. Heavier loads like the 140 grain have higher ballistic coefficients and maintain energy better at extreme distances, which is why competitors standardize on those for 1000-yard matches. Use the 120 if you prioritize trajectory and speed; go heavier if your match involves longer ranges.
The whole point of Hornady Match is lot-to-lot consistency. Every component is hand-selected and the loads are made to exacting specifications with stringent quality control. You should see minimal velocity variation both within a box and between boxes of the same load, which is what you need for precision competition.
Absolutely. This is standard 6.5 Creedmoor with no special feeding requirements, so it works in any 6.5 Creedmoor rifle whether it's a bolt action, semi-auto, or otherwise. The ammo itself doesn't care about the platform—the rifle's quality and your shooting technique matter far more for accuracy.
| UPC | 090255814910 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 81491 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 120 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 120Gr |
| Length | 5.3000 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | ELD Match |
| Safety | Centerfire |
| Shipping Weight | 1.0 |
| Sights | Centerfire |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 2.15 |
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