Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor 147gr ELD Match — 500 Rounds

The Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor is the dedicated precision target load in the most popular precision rifle cartridge — a 147-grain ELD Match bullet at 2,695 fps, producing 2,370 ft-lbs at the muzzle.

At $1.10 per round for 500 rounds, the Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor is the most affordable match load in the category.

ELD Match — What It Is and What It Isn’t

The ELD Match bullet is Hornady’s dedicated target projectile. Two technologies define it:

Heat Shield tip. Standard polymer tips deform under aerodynamic heating in flight, degrading BC below the published figure. The Heat Shield tip resists this deformation. Hornady verifies the ELD Match BC with Doppler radar — the figure applies through the trajectory, not just at the muzzle.

AMP jacket (Advanced Manufacturing Process). Hornady’s proprietary jacket manufacturing produces near-zero variation in wall thickness around the circumference and along the bullet length. Uniform jacket walls mean consistent drag, consistent BC, and consistent in-flight stability from round to round and lot to lot.

The ELD Match is not designed for terminal expansion. It is a target bullet — for paper, steel, and competition scoring. For 6.5 Creedmoor hunting loads, see the other options in this category.

ELD Match vs ELD-X — Not the Same Bullet

Both the ELD Match and the ELD-X use the Heat Shield tip. They are different bullets.

ELD-X: a hunting bullet with an InterLock ring and jacket design engineered for terminal expansion on game.

ELD Match (this product): a target bullet with the AMP jacket engineered purely for BC consistency and precision. No expansion mechanism.

A buyer who runs the Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor for competition and then switches to it for hunting is using the wrong tool. The Hornady Superformance GMX 120gr in this category is the Hornady-brand hunting option.

147 Grains in 6.5 Creedmoor

147 grains is the heaviest bullet weight in the 6.5 Creedmoor category currently on this site. Heavier bullets have higher sectional density and, at this caliber, typically higher BC.

The tradeoff: at 2,695 fps, the Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor is slower than lighter loads.

For match shooting, the higher BC compensates — the bullet retains velocity and resists wind deflection more effectively downrange. For hunting, lower velocity is less relevant at typical field distances.

Where It Fits in the 6.5 Creedmoor Category

Three 6.5 Creedmoor loads have been written for this category so far:

• Barnes VOR-TX Long Range 127gr LRX — lead-free, hunting, $1.83/round
• Hornady Superformance GMX 120gr — lead-free, hunting, $1.60/round
• Hornady Match ELD-M 147gr — match/target, $1.10/round

Also in the category (Related Products): Winchester Super X 129gr Power-Point, Sellier & Bellot FMJ 140gr, SIG SAUER Elite Match 140gr OTM, SIG SAUER Elite Copper Hunting 120gr HT.

Browse the full 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition category. Specifications are published by SAAMI and by Hornady directly. Safe storage guidance is available from the NSSF.

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SHORT DESCRIPTION (above Add to Cart)

Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor. 147-grain ELD Match with Heat Shield tip and AMP jacket. 2,695 fps, 2,370 ft-lbs. Doppler-verified BC. Brass case, reloadable. Hornady Item 689713 / Mfg. 81501. 500 rounds (25 × 20-round boxes). Match/target load — not for hunting. Not lead-free.

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💬 Before You Go — Running ELD Match in 6.5 Creedmoor?

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Please purchase and use ammunition responsibly and in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Ammunition cannot be shipped to all jurisdictions — verify legal shipment to your address before ordering. Buyers must be of legal age in their jurisdiction. ELD Match bullets may be subject to hunting restrictions in some states. Not for sale to prohibited persons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ELD Match the same as the ELD-X? No. Both use the Heat Shield tip, but the ELD Match is a target bullet — no expansion mechanism. The ELD-X is a hunting bullet designed to expand on game. They are not interchangeable in application.

What is the Heat Shield tip’s advantage for a match bullet? Aerodynamic heating can deform a standard polymer tip during flight, degrading the published BC. Heat Shield resists this. The BC Hornady publishes for the ELD Match is Doppler-verified and applies through the trajectory, not just at the muzzle.

What is the AMP jacket? Advanced Manufacturing Process — produces near-zero jacket wall thickness variation around the circumference and along the length. Consistent wall thickness means consistent drag and BC from bullet to bullet and lot to lot.

Is this a hunting load? No. The ELD Match is not designed for terminal expansion on game. For 6.5 Creedmoor hunting, see the Hornady Superformance GMX or Barnes VOR-TX Long Range in this category.

Why 147 grains — is it too heavy for 6.5 Creedmoor? No — 147 grains is the upper end of common 6.5mm match bullet weights and is suited to the Creedmoor case. Higher grain weight at this caliber typically means higher sectional density and BC. The tradeoff is lower velocity (2,695 fps vs 2,800–3,000+ for lighter loads), which the higher BC compensates for at extended range.

Can I reload the brass? Yes — standard Hornady brass, Boxer-primed.

Is it lead-free? No — conventional lead-core match construction.

What’s the per-round cost? $550 / 500 = $1.10 per round — the lowest in the 6.5 Creedmoor match category.