Description
The Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 80gr ELD-M load pairs one of the highest-BC bullets available for the 22 Creedmoor with careful in-house handloading. Fierce Firearms builds every Dirtnap round at its own shop and lists this 80 grain Hornady ELD Match load at about 3,300 fps. The result is a flat-shooting, wind-resistant precision round aimed at shooters who need their data to hold at long distance. Each box holds 20 rounds of 22 Creedmoor ammo.
- What the ELD Match Bullet Brings
- Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 80gr ELD-M Specifications
- Field Notes and Shooting Tips
What the ELD Match Bullet Brings
The Hornady ELD Match is built for long-range accuracy. Its AMP jacket is designed for uniform wall thickness, and the Heat Shield tip resists the deformation that can happen to polymer tips during high-speed flight. Both features help the bullet keep its shape and its ballistic coefficient all the way to the target.
At 80 grains, this is a heavy bullet for a .224 caliber cartridge. Heavy-for-caliber bullets carry more momentum and resist wind better than lighter ones, which is a big reason the 22 Creedmoor has become popular with precision shooters. Combined with the cartridge’s high velocity, this 22 Creedmoor match ammo keeps its trajectory flat longer than most shooters expect from a .22.
Consistency is the other half of the story. Fierce says it loads Dirtnap ammunition to match-grade tolerances with a target velocity standard deviation under 10 fps. Tight velocity spreads mean tighter vertical dispersion at distance, and they make your ballistic calculator far more reliable when you dial for a long shot.
Because Fierce builds both rifles and ammunition, Dirtnap ammo is developed with real precision rifles in mind. The Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 80gr ELD-M is meant for steel matches, long-range target work, and practice where every shot counts, not for bulk plinking.
Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 80gr ELD-M Specifications
Before you build a dope card, it helps to know exactly what is in the box. The list below summarizes the manufacturer and distributor data for this item.
- Brand: Fierce Firearms (Dirtnap ammunition)
- Caliber: 22 Creedmoor
- Bullet weight: 80 grain
- Bullet type: Hornady ELD Match (Extremely Low Drag)
- Listed velocity: about 3,300 fps
- Loading: handloaded in-house, target velocity SD under 10 fps
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
- Manufacturer part number: DNP22CM80GRELDM
- UPC: 853418911624
Field Notes and Shooting Tips
Check your barrel’s twist rate before buying. An 80 grain .224 bullet needs a fast twist to stabilize, and while most 22 Creedmoor rifles are built with one, it is worth confirming. An unstable bullet will not deliver the accuracy this load is built for.
Chronograph this ammunition in your own rifle and use your measured velocity in your ballistic solver. Then confirm your data on steel at known distances, adjusting velocity or BC slightly until predicted and actual drops match.
High-velocity .22 cartridges are hard on barrel throats. Track your round count, clean with a copper solvent on a regular schedule, and watch for gradual changes in velocity or group size. Consistent ammunition makes those trends easier to spot.
Keep ammunition out of direct sun during long range sessions. Heat raises chamber pressure and velocity, which can shift your point of impact at long distance. Store spare boxes in a cool, dry place away from solvents and lubricants.
This load is a strong fit for PRS and NRL competitors, long-range steel shooters, and anyone running a fast-twist 22 Creedmoor who wants the highest-BC bullet in a factory-style box. It also suits owners of Fierce rifles who want ammunition from the same team. If you want 22 Creedmoor long range ammo with tight velocity spreads, the Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 80gr ELD-M is a superb choice.
Want a slightly lighter option? The Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 77gr Nosler uses the same in-house loading, and more details on Dirtnap ammo are available from Fierce Firearms.
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