Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor 147 Grain ELD-Match (MPN: 81501)
Extreme long-range marksmen, PRS/NRL competitors, and tactical shooters running the 6.5 Creedmoor platform demand heavy-for-caliber match ammunition that maximizes downrange inertia, resists wind drift, and maintains ultra-consistent velocities past 1,000 yards. Hornady engineered their Match 147-grain Extremely Low Drag-Match (ELD-Match) loading specifically to set the benchmark for high-BC, long-range performance. Built to overcome the aerodynamic heating degradation that plagues standard polymer tips, this match cartridge provides precision shooters with razor-thin velocity spreads and pin-point group consistency.
At the core of Hornady’s heavy 6.5mm Match line is the 147-grain ELD-Match bullet featuring their patent-pending Heat Shield tip. Standard polymer tips deform in flight due to friction-induced aerodynamic heating; the Heat Shield tip resists heat completely, preserving its perfect aerodynamic profile throughout flight to deliver class-leading ballistic coefficients (G1 .697 / G7 .351). Hornady combines these heavy, streamlined projectiles with AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process) zero-eccentricity jackets, swaged lead cores, factory-fresh match brass, clean-burning propellants, and match-grade boxer primers for single-digit velocity standard deviations (SD).
On the firing line, expect flat extended-range trajectories, clean ignition, and smooth bolt manipulation. Launching its heavy 147-grain ELD-Match projectile at a factory-rated muzzle velocity of 2,695 FPS, this loading carries high kinetic momentum downrange and stays supersonic well past traditional 1,000-yard targets. The precision-drawn brass cases feature uniform neck wall thickness and primer pocket dimensions, making this 20-round box an essential choice for match competition, long-range target scoring, and collecting top-tier reloadable brass.
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 heavy 147gr ELD-Match projectile features a long secant ogive profile that requires a tight barrel twist rate—specifically 1:8" or faster—to achieve full gyroscopic stabilization in flight. When running precision bolt guns or semi-auto platforms (like AR-10s) at extreme ranges, ensure your receiver torque specs, scope rings, and action screws are properly torqued to realize sub-MOA precision.
Key Features
- Heat Shield Tip Technology: Polymer tip resists aerodynamic melting, preserving an ultra-high ballistic coefficient (G1 .697 / G7 .351).
- Heavy-for-Caliber 147gr Payload: High sectional density and mass carry kinetic momentum downrange with minimal wind deflection.
- 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 tight vertical spread.
- Precision Reloadable Match Brass: Heavy-walled, uniform brass cases provide smooth extraction and long reloading lifecycles.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Hornady Ammunition
- Product Line: Hornady Match Series
- MPN: 81501
- UPC: 090255815016
- Caliber / Gauge: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Bullet Weight: 147 Grain
- Bullet Type: ELD-Match (Extremely Low Drag-Match)
- Muzzle Velocity: ~2,695 FPS (24" Test Barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: ~2,370 ft-lbs
- Ballistic Coefficient: G1: .697 | G7: .351
- Casing Material: Brass (Reloadable Match)
- Primer Type: Boxer (Non-Corrosive Match)
- Box Quantity: 20 Rounds per Box
- Case Quantity: 200 Rounds (10 Boxes)
