Hornady 81500 Match 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo 140 Grain ELD-Match - 20 Round Box

Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor 140 Grain ELD-Match (MPN: 81500)

Precision rifle competitors, long-range marksmen, and tactical shooters running the 6.5 Creedmoor platform demand factory match ammunition that delivers laser-flat trajectories, ultra-consistent muzzle velocities, and match-winning group sizes at extreme distances. Hornady engineered their Match 140-grain Extremely Low Drag-Match (ELD-Match) load specifically to set the benchmark for long-range performance. Built to eliminate aerodynamic drag degradation caused by aerodynamic heating, this competition loading provides shooters with pin-point consistency and minimal wind deflection out past 1,000 yards.

At the center of Hornady’s Match line is the revolutionary ELD-Match projectile featuring their patent-pending Heat Shield tip. Standard polymer tips soften and deform in flight under aerodynamic heating; the Heat Shield tip resists aerodynamic heating completely, maintaining its perfect, aerodynamic shape throughout its entire flight path to deliver class-leading ballistic coefficients (BC). Hornady pairs these high-BC projectiles with swaged lead cores, AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process) bullet jackets with zero eccentricity, factory-fresh match brass, clean-burning propellants, and match-grade boxer primers for razor-thin velocity standard deviations (SD).

On the range and on the firing line, expect flat long-range trajectories, crisp ignition, and effortless bolt cycling. Propelling its 140-grain ELD-Match bullet at a factory-rated muzzle velocity of 2,710 FPS, this 6.5 Creedmoor round bucks crosswinds effortlessly and stays supersonic well past extended target ranges. Precision-drawn brass cases ensure uniform chambering and neck tension, making this 20-round box the gold standard for PRS/NRL matches, long-range target scoring, and handloader brass gathering.

Armorer Bench Notes & Technical Maintenance Guidance

Shipping Restrictions: Ammunition sales are strictly regulated. Check all state and local laws prior to ordering. Cannot ship to PO Boxes, APO/FPO addresses, or internationally. Must ship via ORM-D / Hazardous Ground transport.

Armorer Tip: The 140gr ELD-Match projectile features an streamlined secant ogive that stabilizes optimally in barrel twist rates of 1:8" or faster. When shooting precision bolt-action or semi-automatic rifles (such as AR-10/SR-25 platforms) at extreme ranges, ensure your action, scope mount torque specs, and barrel crown are free of carbon buildup to realize the true sub-MOA potential of this match loading.

Key Features

• Heat Shield Tip Technology: Polymer tip resists aerodynamic melting in flight, preserving an ultra-high ballistic coefficient (G1 .625 / G7 .315).
• AMP Bullet Jackets: Advanced Manufacturing Process guarantees virtually zero jacket wall thickness variation for tight groupings.
• Match-Grade Velocity Consistency: Hand-selected powder charges and match primers yield low single-digit SDs and minimal vertical spread downrange.
• Precision Reloadable Brass: Heavy-walled, uniform match brass cases provide smooth extraction and extended reloading lifecycles.
• Sub-MOA Factory Accuracy: Stringent quality control inspection guarantees repeatable match-winning performance out of the box.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Hornady Ammunition
• Product Line: Hornady Match Series
• MPN: 81500
• UPC: 090255815009
• Caliber / Gauge: 6.5 Creedmoor
• Bullet Weight: 140 Grain
• Bullet Type: ELD-Match (Extremely Low Drag-Match)
• Muzzle Velocity: ~2,710 FPS (24" Test Barrel)
• Muzzle Energy: ~2,283 ft-lbs
• Ballistic Coefficient: G1: .625 | G7: .315
• Casing Material: Brass (Reloadable Match)
• Primer Type: Boxer (Non-Corrosive Match)
• Box Quantity: 20 Rounds per Box
• Case Quantity: 200 Rounds (10 Boxes)