The Hornady V-Match 6.5 Creedmoor 100-grain Extremely Low Drag Varmint Target (ELD-VT) Match 20-round box is a specialized centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for long-range target competition, coyote hunting, and high-velocity varmint eradication. A primary friction point when shooting lightweight projectiles at high velocities over extended distances is aerodynamic tip melting and dynamic flight instability, which degrades ballistic coefficient, increases wind drift, and causes wider shot dispersion. Hornady eliminates this performance bottleneck by pairing an ultra-light 100-grain ELD-VT projectile with a rearward center of gravity and a heat-resistant polymer tip, maintaining extreme flight stability and laser-flat trajectories.
The technical advantage focuses on mass distribution engineering and heat-resistant aerodynamics to maximize downrange velocity and precision. Launching its 100-grain ELD-VT bullet at a blistering muzzle velocity of 3,200 FPS, this load provides minimal bullet drop and ultra-low recoil impulse for effortless sight-picture retention. Mechanically, the lead core is set back within a long ogive jacket to shift the projectile's center of gravity rearward, dramatically increasing dynamic flight stability during high-speed transit. Hornady's Heat Shield tip resists aerodynamic friction heating to preserve tip geometry, while the thin Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP) bullet jacket ensures uniform wall thickness and explosive terminal fragmentation upon contact.
Slinging its 100-grain ELD-VT match bullet at 3,200 FPS, this precision cartridge is optimized for flawless performance across bolt-action match rifles and semi-automatic 6.5 Creedmoor platforms. Assembled in select factory-fresh, match-grade reloadable brass cases fitted with sensitive non-corrosive primers, this load provides uniform chamber sealing and exceptionally tight velocity spreads. The combination of clean-burning propellants and low projectile weight reduces shoulder fatigue and keeps gas systems running smoothly across extended target strings or high-volume field shooting.
Key Benefits
- Advanced ELD-VT Projectile Design: Rearward center of gravity stabilizes lightweight bullet flight for match-grade precision.
- Heat Shield Aerodynamic Tip: Resists friction heat deformation to preserve high ballistic efficiency and downrange point of impact.
- Blistering 3,200 FPS Muzzle Velocity: Delivers laser-flat trajectories and minimal wind drift while keeping recoil impulse exceptionally soft.
- AMP Bullet Jacket Construction: Ensures near-zero wall thickness variation for tight shot groups and immediate target energy transfer.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 6.5 Creedmoor | 3,200 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Flat-Trajectory Match & Varmint Profile
- Projectile: 100 Grain | ELD-VT (Extremely Low Drag Varmint Target) | Heat Shield Tip | AMP Copper Jacket
- Case/Primer: Match-Grade Reloadable Virgin Brass Case | Precision Non-Corrosive Primer | Specially Formulated Propellant
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Hornady V-Match Series
- Dimensions: 6.5 Creedmoor Geometry | Standard Bolt-Action & AR-10 Precision Configuration | SKU: 81504
- Application: Long-Range Precision Match, Varmint Hunting, Coyote Eradication, and Target Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Match-Grade Factory Benchmarks
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