Hornady Match 6.5mm Grendel 123gr ELD Match Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • ELD Match • MPN: 81528
Hornady Match 6.5mm Grendel 123gr ELD Match Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • ELD Match • MPN: 81528
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2580 fps | 1818 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2536 fps | 1757 ft-lb | -0.6" |
| 50 yds | 2493 fps | 1698 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 75 yds | 2450 fps | 1641 ft-lb | +0.2" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2408 fps | 1585 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2367 fps | 1530 ft-lb | -0.5" |
| 150 yds | 2325 fps | 1477 ft-lb | -1.5" |
| 175 yds | 2284 fps | 1426 ft-lb | -2.8" |
| 200 yds | 2244 fps | 1376 ft-lb | -4.5" |
| 225 yds | 2204 fps | 1327 ft-lb | -6.7" |
| 250 yds | 2164 fps | 1279 ft-lb | -9.3" |
| 275 yds | 2125 fps | 1233 ft-lb | -12.4" |
| 300 yds | 2086 fps | 1188 ft-lb | -15.9" |
| 325 yds | 2047 fps | 1145 ft-lb | -20.0" |
| 350 yds | 2009 fps | 1103 ft-lb | -24.6" |
| 375 yds | 1971 fps | 1062 ft-lb | -29.7" |
| 400 yds | 1934 fps | 1022 ft-lb | -35.3" |
| 425 yds | 1897 fps | 984 ft-lb | -41.6" |
| 450 yds | 1861 fps | 946 ft-lb | -48.5" |
| 475 yds | 1825 fps | 910 ft-lb | -55.9" |
| 500 yds | 1790 fps | 875 ft-lb | -64.1" |
Product Overview
Hornady Match 6.5mm Grendel features the 123-grain ELD Match bullet running at 2,580 fps with 1,818 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The ELD Match projectile uses Hornady's Heat Shield tip—a polymer compound that resists deformation from aerodynamic heating during flight. This maintains the advertised G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.506 from muzzle to target, unlike conventional polymer tips that can melt and degrade BC.
The ELD Match design represents Hornady's response to Doppler radar testing that revealed most published BC numbers were optimistic. Their testing showed polymer tips deforming in flight, so they engineered a tip material that holds shape at velocities up to 3,200 fps. For 6.5 Grendel shooters, this means the BC printed on the box matches real-world performance. The AMP jacket (Advanced Manufacturing Process) provides the concentricity that precision shooters demand.
This ammunition serves competitive gas gun shooters in PRS, NRA High Power, and service rifle matches where AR-15 platforms are permitted. The consistent BC makes it predictable for calculating drops and wind holds at 400-600 yards. Target shooters building DOPE cards will appreciate that each box performs like the last. The brass cases also give reloaders quality components to work with after the match.
- Heat Shield tip material resists aerodynamic heating, so the advertised 0.506 G1 BC holds true in actual flight conditions
- AMP jacket manufacturing delivers exceptional concentricity, with Hornady claiming sub-0.0003" total indicated runout
- At 2,580 fps, this is one of the faster 123-grain match loads, reducing time of flight and wind sensitivity
- Hornady's widespread distribution means this ammunition stays in stock at most retailers
- Premium match ammunition pricing puts this above mid-tier options, making high-volume practice expensive
- The match-grade hollow point is optimized purely for accuracy and may not expand reliably for hunting applications
- Some shooters report this load runs slightly hotter than competing match ammunition, affecting zero in extended strings
- Heat Shield technology adds cost without benefiting shooters who primarily shoot at distances under 300 yards
All Hornady Match 6.5mm Grendel 123gr ELD Match Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Basin Outdoors | 500 | $554.73 | $0.00 | $554.73 | $1.11 |
| Lucky Gunner | 200 | $275.00 | $19.57 | $294.57 | $1.47 |
| BulkAmmo.com | 20 | $28.50 | $16.97 | $45.47 | $2.27 |
| Lucky Gunner | 20 | $28.00 | $17.68 | $45.68 | $2.28 |