Achieving Unrivaled Precision: The Hornady ELD Match 6.5mm 130 Grain Bullet

For discerning shooters who demand the absolute pinnacle of accuracy and consistency, the Hornady ELD Match 6.5mm .264 130 grain bullet stands as a benchmark in modern ballistic engineering. Whether you're a competitive long-range shooter vying for the top spot, a dedicated reloader meticulously crafting ammunition for peak performance, or simply someone who believes in pushing the boundaries of what's possible on the range, this bullet is designed to elevate your shooting experience. It's engineered to solve the most critical challenges in long-range shooting: mitigating environmental variables, ensuring bullet-to-bullet uniformity, and delivering predictable, repeatable impacts downrange.

What Makes the Hornady ELD Match Bullet a Game Changer for Precision Shooters?

The Hornady ELD Match (Extremely Low Drag Match) bullet is not just another projectile; it's a sophisticated tool designed from the ground up to achieve superior ballistic performance. It integrates several cutting-edge technologies to deliver the highest-in-class ballistic coefficients (BCs), resulting in reduced wind drift, minimal bullet drop, and incredible energy retention over extended distances. This translates directly into tighter groups and a higher probability of first-round hits, even in challenging conditions.

The Revolutionary Heat Shield® Tip: A Core Advantage

One of the most significant innovations distinguishing the ELD Match series is its patented Heat Shield® tip. Traditional polymer tips can deform under the intense aerodynamic heating experienced during high-velocity flight, especially at long ranges. This deformation, even microscopic, can alter the bullet's meplat (tip point), negatively affecting its ballistic coefficient and introducing inconsistency.

The Heat Shield® tip, however, is crafted from a proprietary polymer that remains immune to the effects of aerodynamic heating. This means it retains its perfect, uniform shape from the moment it leaves the barrel until it reaches the target. This unwavering meplat consistency ensures that the ballistic coefficient remains true throughout the bullet's flight path, providing unmatched predictability.

• Consistent Ballistic Coefficient: Eliminates BC variations caused by tip deformation.
• Perfect Meplat: Maintains the ideal tip shape for optimal aerodynamics.
• Immunity to Aerodynamic Heating: Ensures performance is not degraded by velocity or flight duration.

Optimized Aerodynamic Design: Secant Ogive and Boattail

Beyond the innovative tip, the ELD Match bullet features a meticulously engineered secant ogive profile and a refined boattail design.

• Optimum Secant Ogive: This advanced ogive shape is calculated to minimize drag, allowing the bullet to slip through the air with remarkable efficiency. Unlike tangent ogives, a secant ogive offers a sharper, more pointed nose profile, which further reduces drag, especially at trans-sonic and supersonic velocities. The result is a flatter trajectory and less energy loss over distance.
• Boattail Design: The tapered base of the boattail design dramatically reduces base drag, a significant source of aerodynamic resistance. This design works in conjunction with the ogive to provide a sleek, efficient profile that maintains velocity and stability, particularly beneficial for long-range accuracy.

Together, the Heat Shield® tip, the secant ogive, and the boattail design are synchronized to produce a bullet with the highest possible ballistic coefficient in its class. For the 6.5mm 130 grain ELD Match bullet, this translates to an impressive G1 Ballistic Coefficient of .554. This high BC directly contributes to superior downrange performance, making it an excellent choice for competitive shooting.

Uncompromising Quality: AMP® Jacket and Lead Core

The pursuit of extreme accuracy doesn't stop at external ballistics. The internal construction of the Hornady ELD Match bullet is equally critical for consistent performance.

• AMP® (Advanced Manufacturing Process) Jacket: The copper jacket is produced using Hornady's advanced manufacturing process, which ensures near-perfect concentricity and uniformity. This proprietary process minimizes jacket thickness variation, a common cause of bullet imbalance and inaccuracy. A consistent jacket promotes uniform bullet spin and stability, which is paramount for tight group sizes at any range.
• Precision Swaged Lead Core: The core of the ELD Match bullet is made from high-quality lead, precisely swaged to ensure perfect weight distribution and balance. This internal consistency is vital for maintaining a stable flight path and delivering predictable results shot after shot, lot after lot. The combination of a balanced lead core and a concentric AMP® jacket ensures true flight and repeatable performance.

The Significance of Specifications: What Do They Mean for You?

Understanding the detailed specifications of the Hornady ELD Match 6.5mm 130 grain bullet helps illustrate its performance capabilities and why it's a preferred choice for serious shooters.

• Caliber: 6.5mm (.264"): This popular caliber is renowned for its excellent long-range capabilities, balancing moderate recoil with superb ballistic efficiency. The .264 inch diameter is standard for a wide range of popular 6.5mm cartridges.
• Weight: 130 grains: This specific weight for 6.5mm offers an ideal balance of muzzle velocity, ballistic coefficient, and sectional density. It's heavy enough to resist wind and carry energy downrange effectively, yet light enough to be driven to optimal velocities by many popular 6.5mm cartridges.
• Sectional Density: .266: Sectional density is a measure of a bullet's weight relative to its diameter, indicating its ability to overcome air resistance and its potential for penetration. A sectional density of .266 for a 6.5mm 130 grain bullet is excellent, contributing to its high ballistic coefficient and stability.
• Application: Match / Target: As the "Match" in its name suggests, this bullet is specifically designed and optimized for competitive target shooting where precision and consistency are paramount. While suitable for precise target practice, its true potential shines in high-stakes competition scenarios.
• Rounds Per Box: 100: Each box contains 100 meticulously crafted bullets, providing ample supply for extensive reloading sessions, load development, and competition preparation. The packaging ensures the bullets are protected during transit and storage.
• Consistency: Lot-to-Lot and Bullet-to-Bullet: Hornady's rigorous quality control and advanced manufacturing processes ensure unprecedented consistency not just within a single box, but across different production lots. This means that once you find a winning load, you can expect similar performance from subsequent purchases, a critical factor for competitive shooters.

Why Choose Hornady ELD Match for Your Reloading Needs?

For reloaders, the Hornady ELD Match bullet offers an exceptional foundation for developing highly accurate ammunition. Its inherent consistency in weight, dimensions, and concentricity simplifies the reloading process, allowing you to focus on powder charge, primer selection, and seating depth, knowing the bullet itself is a true performer. When components are consistent, the variables you need to control are significantly reduced, leading to more predictable and repeatable results. This bullet is engineered to contribute to tighter groups and higher scores, enabling you to extract every ounce of performance from your rifle.

Consider the practical implications:

• Reduced Wind Drift: A higher BC means less bullet deviation due to crosswinds, making wind calls less critical and increasing hit probability.
• Flatter Trajectory: Less bullet drop over distance means less elevation adjustment is needed, simplifying holdovers for long-range shots.
• Superior Energy Retention: The efficient design allows the bullet to retain more energy downrange, translating to more definitive impacts on steel targets and better scores in competition.
• Confidence in Competition: Knowing your components are of the highest quality builds confidence, allowing you to focus on fundamental marksmanship without questioning your equipment.

The Hornady ELD Match 6.5mm 130 grain bullet is a testament to Hornady's commitment to innovation and precision. It represents a significant advancement in bullet technology, specifically tailored to meet the demanding requirements of modern long-range shooting. For those seeking to minimize variables and maximize their potential on the range, this bullet is an indispensable component.

Hornady ELD Match bullets, including the 6.5mm .264 130 grain, are a top choice for serious precision shooters and are readily available at trusted retailers like DEGuns. When you're ready to elevate your long-range performance, explore the comprehensive selection of Hornady products and other premium shooting components at deguns.com.

Hornady ELD Match 6.5mm .264 130 gr Specifications

Feature	Detail	Additional Information
Brand	Hornady	A leader in ammunition and component manufacturing
Model	ELD Match	Extremely Low Drag Match Series
Caliber	6.5mm	Commonly used in .264 diameter firearms
Bullet Diameter	.264 inches	Precision engineered for optimal fit
Weight	130 grains	Ideal balance for 6.5mm long-range performance
Bullet Type	Extremely Low Drag-Match	Designed for superior aerodynamic efficiency
Rounds Per Box	100	Convenient packaging for reloaders
Boxes Per Case	15	Bulk purchasing option for high-volume shooters
Application	Match / Target	Optimized for competitive and precision shooting
Coefficient (G1)	.554	High ballistic coefficient for reduced drag
Sectional Density	.266	Indicates efficiency in overcoming air resistance
Bullet Tip Material	Polymer	Features Hornady's patented Heat Shield® technology
Core Material	Lead	Precision swaged for balance and consistency
Bullet Coating	Copper	High-quality copper jacket
Jacket Material	AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process)	Ensures near-perfect concentricity and uniformity
Cannelure	No	Typical for precision match bullets to avoid distortion
UPC	090255261776	Universal Product Code for identification
MPN	26177	Manufacturer's Part Number
SKU	23107	Internal Stock Keeping Unit