6.5 CREEDMOOR HORNADY 143 GR ELD-X
Product Description
The 6.5 Creedmoor Hornady 143 gr ELD-X® is a premium hunting cartridge engineered to deliver exceptional accuracy, reliable expansion, and deep penetration across a wide range of distances. Designed around the highly efficient 6.5 Creedmoor platform, this load offers flat trajectories, excellent retained energy, and manageable recoil, making it a popular choice for modern hunting applications.
Loaded with Hornady’s ELD-X® (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) bullet, this projectile features a heat-resistant polymer tip that maintains its shape at high velocities, ensuring consistent ballistic performance and reliable expansion at both short and extended ranges. The optimized jacket and core design provide controlled expansion and high weight retention, delivering dependable terminal performance on medium to large game.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Calibre | 6.5 Creedmoor |
| Manufacturer | Hornady® |
| Bullet Type | ELD-X® (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) |
| Bullet Weight | 143 grains |
| Bullet Construction | Polymer-tipped, jacketed lead core |
| Case Type | Brass, reloadable |
| Primer Type | Boxer-primed |
| Intended Use | Hunting / Sporting |
| Velocity | Factory-rated (varies by barrel length) |
| Energy | Factory-rated (varies by barrel length) |
| Packaging | Factory box (quantity varies by market) |
Key Features
143 gr ELD-X® Bullet: Designed for controlled expansion at both close and long ranges.
Heat-Resistant Polymer Tip: Maintains aerodynamic shape for consistent ballistic performance.
High Ballistic Coefficient: Flatter trajectories and excellent retained velocity.
Reliable Penetration: Optimized jacket design promotes weight retention and deep penetration.
Hornady Manufacturing Quality: Produced to tight tolerances for accuracy and consistency.
Reloadable Brass Case: Boxer-primed brass suitable for reloading.
