The Hornady V-Match 6mm Creedmoor 80-grain Extremely Low Drag-Varmint & Target (ELD-VT) Polymer Tip Brass 20-round box is an advanced centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for extreme-distance varmint hunting, predator control, and match-grade target competition. A primary friction point when shooting high-velocity 6mm projectiles over long distances is the decay of ballistic efficiency caused by heat-induced polymer tip melting, leading to increased wind drift and erratic downrange fragmentation. Hornady resolves these trajectory and expansion limitations by pairing its precision-drawn reloadable brass cases with the innovative 80-grain ELD-VT bullet, delivering ultra-flat trajectories, match-grade precision, and explosive terminal fragmentation on game.
The primary technical advantage centers on Hornady’s ELD-VT projectile design. Featuring a Heat Shield® polymer tip that inherently resists aerodynamic friction and heating, the bullet preserves its crisp meplat throughout high-speed flight. The internal mass distribution utilizes a unique air cavity behind the polymer tip paired with a rearward lead core, shifting the center of gravity backward to dramatically enhance gyroscopic stability and aerodynamic efficiency. Manufactured using Hornady’s Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP®) jacket for near-zero wall-thickness variance, the thin-jacketed design guarantees instant, violent breakup upon impact even at extended ranges.
Launching its 80-grain ELD-VT projectile at a blistering 3,300 FPS, this V-Match loading maximizes the case capacity of the 6mm Creedmoor to provide an exceptionally flat trajectory, short flight times, and minimal crosswind deflection. Assembled using premium reloadable virgin brass cases, clean-burning propellants, and non-corrosive Boxer primers, it ensures uniform chamber pressure curves, low velocity standard deviations, and smooth feeding across short-action bolt-action precision rifles and semi-automatic platforms. It is an outstanding choice for coyotes, prairie dogs, long-range steel targets, and match shooting.
Key Benefits
- ELD-VT Polymer-Tipped Projectile: Combines match-grade aerodynamic efficiency with violent, explosive terminal breakup on impact.
- Heat Shield® Tip & Air Cavity: Resists aerodynamic melting while rearward mass distribution enhances gyroscopic flight stability.
- 3,300 FPS High Velocity: Delivers ultra-flat trajectories and short time-to-target for rapid long-range engagements.
- Precision Reloadable Brass Cases: Premium virgin brass ensures uniform chamber sealing, smooth extraction, and long reloadable life.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 6mm Creedmoor | 3,300 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Ultra-Low Drag Flat-Trajectory Profile
- Projectile: 80 Grain | ELD-VT (Extremely Low Drag-Varmint & Target) | Heat Shield® Polymer Tip | AMP® Concentric Jacket | Internal Air Cavity
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Hornady V-Match Series
- Dimensions: Standard 6mm Creedmoor Geometry | Short-Action Rifle Compatible | SKU: 81397
- Application: Varmint Hunting, Predator Control, Coyotes, Prairie Dogs, Match Competition, and Target Practice
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Hornady Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
When precision rifle performance depends on consistent external ballistics and controlled terminal results, Hornady V-Match 6mm Creedmoor 80gr ELD-VT ammunition provides the technical specifications required for demanding range and field use. Get proven match-grade ammunition backed by Hornady engineering and trusted availability from SMKW, a reliable source for precision shooting supplies and performance ammunition.
