Description
The 6mm Creedmoor has become a favorite among precision shooters and hunters who want all the ballistic efficiency without excessive recoil. This Hornady Precision Hunter load capitalizes on what makes the cartridge great by pairing it with the proven ELD-X bullet design, built specifically for hunting applications across all practical ranges.
What Sets the Precision Hunter 6mm Creedmoor Apart
These loads run at 3050 fps with 2127 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. That velocity combined with the 103-grain ELD-X bullet's exceptional ballistic coefficients means minimal drop and wind drift over distance. The Heat Shield tip preserves bullet shape through aerodynamic heating, so you maintain that high ballistic coefficient all the way downrange. Clean-burning propellants are loaded to precise uniform capacity, which translates to shot-to-shot consistency regardless of temperature variations.
ELD-X Performance and Expansion
The ELD-X design handles velocity extremes better than traditional hunting bullets. At high velocity impacts (0-400 yards), the bullet continuously expands throughout its penetration path. At extended ranges beyond 400 yards where velocity has dropped, the Heat Shield tip drives backward into the bullet to initiate expansion. This design retains 50-60% weight at close range and 85-90% at extended range, creating deep penetration with large wound cavities. The Interlock ring keeps core and jacket together to maintain structural integrity regardless of impact velocity.
Built for Demanding Situations
These aren't casual loads. The Precision Hunter ammunition is developed with match-level accuracy standards and engineering rigor. Every component gets selected for uniformity, and every cartridge loaded to exacting specifications. You get the kind of velocity consistency and accuracy potential you'd expect from quality factory ammunition, making this a practical choice for hunters who want their rifle to do the heavy lifting on consistency.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: 6mm Creedmoor
- Bullet Weight: 103 grains
- Bullet Type: ELD-X with Heat Shield tip
- Muzzle Velocity: 3050 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 2127 ft-lbs
- Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.512
- Ballistic Coefficient (G7): 0.258
- Sectional Density: 0.249
- Case Type: Brass
- Rounds per Box: 20
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Model Number: 81392
- UPC: 090255813920
- Application: Medium game hunting (50-300 lbs)
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of factory-loaded 6mm Creedmoor ammunition
- 103 grain ELD-X bullets with Heat Shield tip
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is the 6mm Creedmoor 103gr load suitable for?
This load works well on medium game including deer, pronghorn, and coyotes. The 103-grain bullet at 3050 fps provides enough velocity and energy for these game sizes across a range of distances. The combination of velocity, ballistic coefficient, and expansion characteristics makes it effective for both close and extended-range applications.
How does the Heat Shield tip improve performance?
The Heat Shield tip resists aerodynamic heating at long range, which normally degrades a bullet's shape and ballistic coefficient. By maintaining consistent bullet geometry throughout flight, the Heat Shield preserves your velocity retention and reduces wind drift. The tip also helps initiate reliable expansion at low velocities during extended-range impacts where impact velocity has dropped significantly.
Is this ammunition suitable for precision rifle competitions?
While Hornady Precision Hunter ammunition is designed and engineered for hunting with match-grade accuracy standards, it's load-developed specifically for hunting performance rather than competition shooting. The heavy-for-caliber bullet and velocity are optimized for game-taking performance. Competitors typically prefer Hornady's ELD Match line, which uses similar bullet designs but is load-developed for paper targets.
What velocity consistency can I expect from factory loads?
Precision Hunter ammunition is loaded to uniform capacity with clean-burning propellants for consistency regardless of temperature variation. Shot-to-shot velocity variation is one of the critical factors for extended-range accuracy, and these loads are engineered to minimize extreme spread and standard deviation across the string.







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