The Hornady V-Match 6mm Creedmoor 80 Grain ELD-VT Ammo 81542 is built for shooters demanding the highest level of accuracy and performance. Featuring Hornady’s ELD-VT bullet, this round maintains an exceptional ballistic coefficient, ensuring flat trajectories, minimal wind drift, and pinpoint precision.
With a muzzle velocity of 3,300 fps, this ammunition delivers devastating expansion upon impact, making it an optimal choice for varmint hunting and long-range shooting applications. The polymer Heat Shield® tip resists aerodynamic heating, maintaining bullet integrity and providing consistent performance shot after shot.
Hornady’s match-grade brass casings, clean-burning propellants, and non-corrosive primers ensure consistent ignition and flawless cycling in bolt-action and precision rifles chambered for 6mm Creedmoor. Packaged in a 20-round box, this ammunition is proudly made in the USA, trusted by long-range shooters and varmint hunters who demand absolute accuracy.
Manufacturer Specs
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Part Number: 81542
- Caliber: 6mm Creedmoor
- Bullet Weight: 80 Grain
- Bullet Type: ELD-VT (Extremely Low Drag – Varmint Tip, Polymer Tip Expanding)
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Muzzle Velocity: 3,300 fps (24″ test barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 1,937 ft-lbs
- Purpose: Long-range precision shooting, varmint control
- Heat Shield® Tip for Maximum Ballistic Efficiency: Yes
- Designed for Low Drag and High Velocity: Yes
- Made in the USA: Yes
Key Features
- ELD-VT Bullet with Heat Shield® Tip: Ensures high ballistic coefficient, minimal drag, and extreme accuracy, maintaining shape even under aerodynamic heating.
- Match-Grade Accuracy: The secant ogive profile, optimized boattail, and AMP® bullet jackets deliver superior aerodynamic efficiency for precision at extended ranges.
- Explosive Terminal Performance: The thin-jacketed design and polymer tip initiate rapid expansion, making it highly effective for varmint control.
- Premium Components: Clean-burning powder, high-quality brass casings, and non-corrosive primers ensure consistent ignition and optimal performance.
- Designed for Long-Range Shooting: Optimized for precision rifle applications, delivering pinpoint accuracy and devastating terminal ballistics.
FAQs
Q: What applications is this ammunition best suited for?
A: The Hornady V-Match 6mm Creedmoor 80 Grain ELD-VT is ideal for varmint hunting, precision shooting, and long-range target applications.
Q: How does the ELD-VT bullet improve performance?
A: The Heat Shield® tip prevents aerodynamic heating deformation, while the boattail design and high ballistic coefficient enhance accuracy and long-range efficiency.
Q: Is this ammunition effective for long-range shots?
A: Yes, with its high velocity, flat trajectory, and superior ballistic coefficient, this ammo is built for precision at extreme distances.
Q: Can this ammunition be used in all 6mm Creedmoor rifles?
A: Yes, it functions reliably in all bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles chambered for 6mm Creedmoor.
Q: Why shop at Black Bayou Armory?
A: At Black Bayou Armory, we provide top-tier precision shooting ammunition like Hornady V-Match, ensuring accuracy, stopping power, and reliability for serious shooters.
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