Description
The Hornady 6.5 PRC 147gr ELD Match load is built for shooters who want more from their 6.5 PRC than typical factory ammunition delivers. Hornady loads a 147 grain ELD Match to a rated 2910 feet per second, producing about 2765 foot-pounds of energy. Hornady Match ammunition is loaded with match-grade bullets, carefully selected brass and precise powder charges for the shot-to-shot consistency that competitive and long-range shooters demand.
Why Choose the Hornady 6.5 PRC 147gr ELD Match
- 147 grain ELD Match bullet
- Rated 2910 fps and 2765 ft-lbs
- Brass cases with reliable primers
- Match-grade components for consistency
- 20 rounds per box, item 81620
Built for Precision
- Match-grade accuracy and consistency
- Tight velocity spreads for predictable drop
- Quality brass cases and reliable primers
- Suited to competition and long-range practice
Buying ammunition by the box from the same production lot keeps velocity and point of impact consistent from one range trip to the next. Keep a record of the load you carry, check your ammunition for dents or loose bullets from time to time, and rotate your carry rounds so the ones in your firearm stay fresh. These simple habits help you get the full performance Hornady builds into every cartridge.
Before you trust any new load, fire enough rounds through your firearm to confirm it feeds, fires and ejects reliably and that the point of impact matches your sights. Full-power loads produce more recoil and muzzle blast than typical range ammo, so practice with the Hornady 6.5 PRC 147gr ELD Match until you are comfortable with it, and store the rest in a cool, dry place in the original box.
About the 6.5 PRC
Hornady introduced the 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge in 2018 as a short-action magnum built around long, high-ballistic-coefficient 6.5mm bullets. It adds roughly 200 feet per second over the 6.5 Creedmoor, extending effective range for elk, mule deer and sheep while keeping recoil manageable in a lightweight mountain rifle.
Specifications
- Brand: Hornady Manufacturing
- Product Line: Match
- Caliber: 6.5 PRC
- Bullet Weight: 147 grains
- Bullet Type: ELD Match
- Muzzle Velocity: 2910 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 2765 ft-lbs
- Case: Brass
- Quantity: 20 rounds
- Item Number: 81620
- UPC: 090255816204
Why Choose Hornady 6.5 PRC Ammo
Competitors and long-range shooters looking for 6.5 prc match ammo need tight groups and consistent velocity. This Match load from Hornady is assembled with match-grade components and tight quality control for repeatable accuracy.
The 6.5 prc 147 grain eld match bullet leaves the muzzle at about 2910 fps with roughly 2765 ft-lbs of energy. Hornady loads it in quality brass with consistent powder charges for dependable accuracy shot to shot.
Whether you are sighting in, practicing or heading to the field, choosing a proven load like the Hornady 6.5 PRC 147gr ELD Match removes one more variable, so you can focus on your fundamentals and shoot with confidence every time you pull the trigger.
Hornady has designed and built bullets and ammunition in Grand Island, Nebraska since 1949, and it tests its loads in its own ballistics lab to confirm accuracy and terminal performance. Its Match line reflects that focus on consistency, and hornady 6.5 prc ammo is trusted by hunters, competitors and law enforcement across the country.
Always confirm your firearm is chambered for 6.5 PRC, wear eye and ear protection, and follow all federal, state and local laws.
Browse more ammunition at Mag 5 Firearms, or visit Hornady Manufacturing for more about their full line of loads.
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