6mm Creedmoor – 103 gr ELD-X – Hornady (81392) – 200 Rounds

The 6mm Creedmoor has become a favorite for hunters who want light recoil and long-range accuracy in one rifle. This listing is Hornady Precision Hunter 6mm Creedmoor 103 grain ELD-X ammo, MPN 81392, sold as a 200 round case.

Hornady rates this load at 3,050 fps with 2,127 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The ELD-X bullet has a high ballistic coefficient and a Heat Shield polymer tip that resists deformation from air friction, so it holds its shape and trajectory at distance. It is built to expand reliably at both close and extended ranges while the InterLock ring helps keep the core and jacket together for penetration. That combination makes it a strong choice for deer, pronghorn, and similar medium game at the distances where the 6mm Creedmoor shines. The mild recoil also lets you watch your own hits through the scope, which helps with follow-up shots.

This ammunition fits bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles chambered in 6mm Creedmoor, including the Ruger American and Precision Rifle, Savage 110 and Axis, Tikka T3x, Bergara B-14, Browning X-Bolt, and AR-10 platforms built for the cartridge. A common question is whether 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition are interchangeable. They are not. The bullet diameters differ, so only use 6mm Creedmoor ammo in a rifle stamped for it. Another common question is what twist rate the 103 grain ELD-X needs. Most factory 6mm Creedmoor barrels have a 1:7.5 or 1:8 twist, which stabilizes this bullet well.

Hornady 81392 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA by Hornady in Grand Island, Nebraska. Each round uses a reloadable brass case with a boxer primer and is non-corrosive. The case ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds. Having a full case from one lot means your zero, dope chart, and confirmed field accuracy carry across several seasons.