
Hornady® 6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X® – Precision Hunter
Maximum Terminal Performance. Match-Grade Precision.
The 143 gr ELD-X® in Hornady’s Precision Hunter® line has become one of the most trusted hunting loads for the 6.5 Creedmoor—and for good reason. Built around the Heat Shield®-tipped ELD-X® projectile, this round combines high ballistic efficiency with devastating terminal performance at both close and extended ranges.
Whether you're hunting whitetail, mule deer, or elk, the Precision Hunter® 143 gr ELD-X® delivers accuracy you can count on and expansion you can trust.
Specifications
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Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
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Bullet Weight: 143 gr
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Bullet Type: Hornady ELD-X® (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding)
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Muzzle Velocity: 2,700 fps (24" Test Barrel)
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Muzzle Energy: 2,315 ft-lbs
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Energy @ 400 yds: 1,475 ft-lbs
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Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.625
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Ballistic Coefficient (G7): 0.315
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Sectional Density: 0.293
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Box Count: 20 Rounds
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Part Number: 81499
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Case Type: Brass
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Primer: Boxer
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Reloadable: Yes
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Lead-Free: No
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Made in USA
Ballistician’s Notes (Wade Chandler)
We are currently in the process of updating real-world velocity data for this load and will report updated numbers as soon as testing is complete.
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