Hornady® V-Match – 80gr ELD-VT™ | 6mm Creedmoor
Flat-Shooting. Precision Built. Proven in the Field.
The Hornady® V-Match 80gr ELD-VT™ in 6mm Creedmoor is engineered for varmint and predator hunters who demand tight groups and clean kills at extended distances. Optimized for long-range accuracy with explosive on-target results, this round features Hornady’s newest ELD-VT™ projectile — tuned for rapid expansion while retaining match-level flight stability.
Built on Hornady’s trusted V-Match foundation, this ammo offers low standard deviations, excellent accuracy, and superb consistency across platforms.
Quick Specs
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Caliber: 6mm Creedmoor
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Bullet: 80 gr ELD-VT™ (Extremely Low Drag – Varmint Tip)
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Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.342
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Muzzle Velocity (Listed): 3,300 FPS
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Recommended Expansion Floor: ≥ 2,000 FPS impact velocity
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Rounds per Box: 20
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Intended Use: Predator / Varmint / Mid-Range Precision
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Made in USA
Ally Munitions Chronograph Data
Real-world velocity tests conducted at 2,550 ft elevation, 70°F, suppressed platforms:
Barrel Length | Avg. Velocity (FPS) | Standard Deviation (SD) |
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18" | 3,091 | ≤ 20 FPS |
20" | 3,149 | ≤ 20 FPS |
22" | 3,207 | ≤ 20 FPS |
24" | 3,263 | ≤ 20 FPS |
26" | 3,323 | ≤ 20 FPS |
Note: Performance scales linearly with barrel length. This load runs best in 22"–26" barrels for full potential.
Wade’s Notes
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Group Consistency:
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Avg: 0.8" (10-shot groups)
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Best: 0.6" in tuned bolt guns
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Terminal Effect:
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Cleanly anchored coyotes and hogs
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Expansion begins to taper off past 500–600 yards unless striking bone or vital zones
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Practical Performance:
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Superb option for match practice, competitive varminting, or real-world predator control
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Still delivers on whitetails with accurate shot placement
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Why We Like It
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Precision from factory ammo that rivals custom loads
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Excellent BC for an 80 grain pill
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Tight SDs across barrel lengths
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Flat trajectory + high-speed terminal performance
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Dependable for game under 150 lbs
Legal Notice
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Must be 18 years or older to purchase rifle ammunition
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Comply with all local and state laws
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Confirm your firearm is properly chambered in 6mm Creedmoor
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All ammunition sales are final