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HORNADY 26333 6.5MM .264 147 GR ELD MATCH 100 CT.
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SKU: 26333-090255263336
Overview
Built for precision shooting, this 6.5mm .264 147 grain match bullet is intended for long-range target work where consistency matters. Hornady’s Heat Shield tip is designed to maintain a uniform meplat, helping preserve the bullet’s shape under aerodynamic heating at extended distances. The streamlined profile, secant ogive, optimum boattail design, and highly concentric AMP jacket are all aimed at supporting accuracy and high ballistic coefficient performance. It requires a minimum twist rate of 1-8", so it is best suited to rifles configured for this type of match projectile.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
Heat Shield
Tip is designed to resist
Consistent Meplat
Helps support uniform results from
Streamlined Secant
Ogive and boattail design support
Amp Bullet
Jackets are described as highly
Doppler Radar
BC measurements are corrected to
Key Features
- 6.5mm .264 caliber, 147 grain ELD Match bullet
- Pack includes 100 bullets
- Heat Shield tip is designed to maintain a consistent meplat
- Secant ogive and boattail design support a streamlined profile
- AMP jacket design is listed for concentricity and accuracy
- Swaged lead core is provided for uniformity and balance
- Minimum twist rate required is 1:8"
Best Used For
- Precision rifle shooters seeking a high-BC match bullet for extended-range target work.
- Hunters who also train with match loads and want consistent bullet-to-bullet uniformity.
- Shooters using rifles with at least a 1:8 twist rate.
- Users focused on minimizing tip deformation during long-range shooting sessions.
- Reloaders building 6.5mm .264 cartridges for accuracy-oriented applications.
Specifications
| Amp Jacket Design | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ballistic Coefficient Measurement | Doppler radar and corrected to standard atmospheric conditions |
| Boattail Design | Yes |
| Bullet Diameter | .264 |
| Bullet Type | ELD Match |
| Bullet Weight | 147 GR |
| Caliber | 6.5MM |
| Minimum Twist Rate | 1-8" |
| Quantity | 100 CT |
| Secant Ogive | Yes |
| Swaged Lead Core | Yes |
| Tip | Heat Shield Tip |
Pros
- Heat Shield tip is designed to resist aerodynamic heating and maintain tip shape.
- Consistent meplat helps support uniform results from bullet to bullet and lot to lot.
- Streamlined secant ogive and boattail design support a high-BC match profile.
- AMP bullet jackets are described as highly concentric for improved bullet uniformity.
- Doppler radar BC measurements are corrected to standard atmospheric conditions.
- Minimum 1:8 twist rate requirement is clearly specified for compatibility planning.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as a match bullet, so it is not intended to serve as a general-purpose hunting projectile.
- Its performance focus is on extended-range consistency; the description notes the tip and ballistic design are aimed at reducing drag and deformation at longer distances.
- The bullet requires a minimum twist rate of 1-8", which may limit compatibility with some rifles.
- Packaged as a 100-count box, which may be more than needed for shooters who only want a small trial quantity.
Suggested Comparisons
- Match bullets
- Long-range target shooting ammunition
- 6.5mm/.264 caliber bullets
- Precision rifle reloading components
Suggested Accessories
- Bullet storage box
- Reloading press
- Bullet comparator
- Precision cleaning kit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Hornady product intended for?
It is a 6.5mm .264 147 gr ELD Match bullet in a 100-count package, designed as a match bullet rather than a hunting bullet.
Does the product description say what makes the ELD Match tip different?
Yes. Hornady says it uses a patent-pending Heat Shield tip made from a heat-resistant polymer to help the tip retain its shape during flight.
Is this bullet described as suitable for long-range shooting?
The description says conventional tipped bullets can lose accuracy at extended ranges, particularly 400 yards and beyond, and presents the ELD Match design as addressing that issue. It does not guarantee a specific long-range result.
What bullet design features are listed in the description?
Hornady lists a streamlined secant ogive, optimum boattail design, highly concentric AMP bullet jackets, a swaged lead core, and the Heat Shield tip.
What twist rate is required?
The description states this bullet needs a minimum twist rate of 1-8".