HRNDY VM 6.5CM 100GR ELD-VT 20/200

Description

Hornady’s V-Match line is built for competitive shooters and precision-minded riflemen who need a varmint-style projectile that holds together at close range while still delivering the flat trajectory and retained energy required at distance. The ELD-VT bullet at the center of this load is what separates it from a standard match round: the VT designation stands for Varmint and Target, and the bullet is engineered to fragment reliably on impact rather than punch through cleanly the way a conventional ELD-M would. That controlled fragmentation is useful when you want decisive terminal performance on small targets rather than the deep penetration optimized for barrier-blind or hunting applications.

At 100 grains, this projectile sits on the lighter end of the 6.5mm Creedmoor weight range, which translates to a higher initial velocity than heavier match bullets in the same caliber. The trade-off is that lighter bullets shed velocity faster at longer distances, so this load is better suited to practical field distances and competition stages than to extended-range precision work where a 140- or 147-grain ELD-M holds its advantage. The Heat Shield tip built into the ELD-VT resists deformation during flight, preserving the bullet’s ballistic coefficient and keeping point-of-impact consistent across a string of fire. Brass casings make the spent brass reloadable for those who work up their own loads around this projectile. Each box contains 20 rounds.