Hornady V-Match 6mm Creedmoor – 80gr ELD-VT
Flat-shooting. Accurate. Proven in the field.
Hornady’s 80gr ELD-VT V-Match ammo for the 6mm Creedmoor is purpose-built for varmint and predator hunters who demand precision at extended ranges. Loaded with the 80 grain ELD-VT projectile, this round combines speed and accuracy with Hornady’s trusted consistency.
Hornady’s Take on the V-Match:
“Designed for maximum performance on varmints and predators, Hornady V-Match ammunition pairs our new ELD-VT™ bullet with premium components, clean-burning propellants, and matched cases and primers for excellent accuracy, low standard deviations and extreme spreads.”
Projectile Specs:
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Bullet Weight: 80 grains
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Ballistic Coefficient (BC): .342 G1
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Recommended Minimum Impact Velocity: 2000 FPS (for proper expansion)
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Muzzle Velocity (Hornady Claim): 3300 FPS
Chronograph Data from Our Testing:
Hornady’s advertised velocity is a bit optimistic, but performance is consistent and impressive. Here’s what we’ve recorded:
| Barrel Length | Avg. Velocity (FPS) | Standard Deviation (SD) |
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| 18” | 3091 | ≤ 20 FPS |
| 20” | 3149 | ≤ 20 FPS |
| 22” | 3207 | ≤ 20 FPS |
| 24” | 3263 | ≤ 20 FPS |
| 26” | 3323 | ≤ 20 FPS |
Note: Velocity increases steadily with barrel length, and this load clearly favors longer barrels for max performance.
Notes from Wade:
This factory load might run a little slower than our custom loads, but don’t let the numbers fool you—it performs.
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Average group size: .8" (10-shot groups)
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Best groups: .6" in select rifles
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Consistently tight groups across all test platforms
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Terminal performance starts to taper at longer ranges, especially on lighter game
In the field:
We’ve seen this round zip through coyotes at longer distances unless a vital area or bone is struck—no surprise given the 2000 FPS expansion floor Hornady recommends. That said, we’ve cleanly taken hogs and whitetails with this load. Like always, put the bullet where it needs to go.
Why We Like It:
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Excellent accuracy from factory ammo
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Low SDs for consistent ballistic performance
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Performs exceptionally well in 22"–26" barrels
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Great option for predator hunting, competition, or mid-range precision
In stock and ready to ship. If you're looking for factory ammo that punches above its weight class, Hornady’s 80gr V-Match 6 Creedmoor belongs in your rotation.
