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HORNADY 26100 6.5MM .264 100 GR ELD MATCH 100 CT.
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SKU: 26100-090255709490
Overview
Built for precision shooting, this 6.5mm .264 100-grain match bullet is intended for ranges where consistency matters most, especially beyond 400 yards. Hornady’s Heat Shield tip is designed to maintain a uniform meplat, while the streamlined profile and AMP jacket construction are presented as part of the bullet’s accuracy-focused design. It is a specialized choice for shooters prioritizing match performance rather than general-purpose hunting use, and it requires a minimum 1:9" twist rate.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
Patent-pending Heat
Shield tip helps maintain a
High-bc Match
A streamlined secant ogive and
Doppler Radar-measured
BCs provide standardized ballistic coefficient
Amp Bullet
Jackets are described as highly
Swaged Lead
Core contributes to bullet uniformity
Key Features
- 100-grain 6.5mm .264 ELD Match bullet, sold in a 100-count box.
- Patent-pending Heat Shield tip is designed to maintain a consistent meplat.
- Heat Shield tip is intended to resist deformation from aerodynamic heating.
- Streamlined secant ogive and optimum boattail design support a high-BC profile.
- AMP bullet jackets are described as highly concentric for uniformity and accuracy.
- Swaged lead core is included for added uniformity and balance.
- Requires a minimum 1:9" twist rate.
Best Used For
- Precision rifle shooters loading 6.5mm .264 cartridges for match-focused practice and competition.
- Hunters and shooters working at extended ranges where consistent bullet shape matters.
- Users needing a 100-grain ELD Match bullet with a minimum 1:9 twist rate.
- Reloaders seeking a high-BC bullet designed for uniformity and accuracy-focused applications.
Specifications
| Accuracy Claim | Supremely accurate |
|---|---|
| Aerodynamic Heating Resistance | Yes |
| Amp Jacket | Yes |
| Ballistic Coefficient | High BC |
| Boattail Design | Optimum boattail design |
| Bullet Bc Measurement | Doppler radar |
| Bullet Type | ELD Match |
| Bullet Weight | 100 GR |
| Caliber | 6.5MM .264 |
| Concentricity | Highly concentric |
| Heat Shield Tip Description | Heat resistant polymer tip |
| Meplat | Perfect meplat |
| Minimum Twist Rate | 1-9'' |
| Quantity | 100 CT. |
| Secant Ogive | Yes |
| Standard Atmospheric Correction | Yes |
| Swaged Lead Core | Yes |
| Tip Deformation Resistance | Yes |
| Tip Type | Heat Shield Tip |
Pros
- Patent-pending Heat Shield tip helps maintain a consistent meplat shape in flight.
- Designed for high-BC match use with a streamlined secant ogive and boattail.
- Doppler radar-measured BCs provide standardized ballistic coefficient data.
- AMP bullet jackets are described as highly concentric for uniformity and accuracy.
- Swaged lead core contributes to bullet uniformity and balance.
- Minimum 1:9" twist rate requirement is clearly specified for compatibility planning.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires a minimum twist rate of 1-9", so it may not be suitable for rifles with slower twist barrels.
- This is a match bullet, so it is intended for precision use rather than general-purpose hunting applications.
- The performance focus is on extended-range consistency; it is less relevant for shorter-range shooting where aerodynamic heating is not a major factor.
- The product is sold as a 100-count box, which may be more than needed for occasional use or load development.
Suggested Comparisons
- Match bullets
- High-BC rifle bullets
- 6.5mm / .264 caliber projectiles
- Long-range target shooting ammunition components
Suggested Accessories
- Bullet box
- Reloading dies
- Bullet puller
- Ammo storage box
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Hornady product intended for?
This is a 6.5mm .264 100 gr ELD Match bullet, sold in a 100-count box. The product is positioned as a match bullet rather than a hunting bullet.
What makes the ELD Match tip different?
Hornady says the Heat Shield tip is made from a heat-resistant polymer designed to resist aerodynamic heating in flight and maintain a consistent tip shape.
Does Hornady provide any accuracy or BC details for this bullet?
Yes. The description says the bullet uses a streamlined secant ogive, optimum boattail design, and highly concentric AMP jackets to support high ballistic coefficients and accuracy. It also states that ELD-Match bullet BCs are measured with Doppler radar and corrected to standard atmospheric conditions.
What twist rate is required for this bullet?
Hornady states that this bullet needs a minimum twist rate of 1-9".
What comes in the package?
The product title indicates a 100-count box of Hornady 6.5mm .264 100 gr ELD Match bullets.