Built around the 140-grain ELD Match bullet, the Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor load (brand part no. 81500) was one of the loads that helped put 6.5 Creedmoor on the map for long-range shooters. The Extremely Low Drag Match bullet pairs a boat-tail base with a slick polymer tip, giving it a ballistic coefficient that resists wind drift better than traditional match bullets. Hornady loads it as a centerfire cartridge with brass cases, so ignition stays dependable across bolt guns, gas guns, and PRS rigs alike. Every lot is checked for consistent powder charges and seating depth before it leaves the plant, the kind of attention that turns a rifle’s mechanical accuracy into results on paper. For shooters chasing a proven load in rifle ammunition, the 140-grain ELD Match is a known quantity.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5mm Creedmoor, a caliber built around efficient long-range ballistics and mild recoil.
• The bullet weighs 140 grains, one of the original weights that established 6.5 Creedmoor’s long-range reputation.
• The bullet profile is ELD Match, using a polymer tip and secant ogive to hold velocity and resist wind drift.
• The ignition type is centerfire, giving reliable primer strikes across bolt-action and semi-automatic platforms.
• The case material is brass, supporting smooth extraction and consistent case life for reloaders.
• Hornady quality-checks each lot for consistent powder charges and seating depth, tightening velocity spread from shot to shot.
• The cost per round runs about $1.91, priced in line with genuine match-grade ammunition.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical amount for a range session or match string.
• A full case packs 10 boxes for 200 rounds total, convenient for shooters restocking for the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the ELD Match bullet different from a standard boat-tail? The polymer tip and secant ogive profile of the ELD Match hold a higher ballistic coefficient than typical boat-tail bullets, reducing wind drift at distance.

Does this load use a centerfire primer? Yes, it is a standard centerfire cartridge compatible with bolt-action and semi-automatic 6.5 Creedmoor rifles.

How many rounds are in a full case? A case contains 10 boxes of 20 rounds, 200 rounds total.

Buy Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor 140gr ELD Match

A proven 140-grain load like this takes the guesswork out of feeding a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle for matches or long-range practice. Grab a few boxes and dial in a load you can trust when the target gets small. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.