Description

Hornady V-Match ammunition is positioned as a match-grade rifle load intended for competitive shooters and precision varmint hunters who require consistent round-to-round performance. The 6mm ARC 80gr ELD-VT (Extremely Low Drag – Varmint & Target) load is specifically built around Hornady’s ELD-VT bullet design, which combines the low-drag ballistic profile of a match bullet with varmint-oriented terminal performance. At a muzzle velocity of 3020 fps from a 24″ test barrel, the load produces 1620 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and retains supersonic velocity well downrange, with published ballistic data out to 500 yards.

Hornady specifies that V-Match propellant selection is made with temperature consistency as a primary criterion, allowing the load to maintain repeatable velocities across varying environmental conditions — from summer competition stages to cold-weather varmint hunts. Each round is loaded to match-grade tolerances using components selected for dimensional and performance uniformity. The 6mm ARC cartridge provides a high ballistic coefficient option compatible with AR-15 platform builds chambered in 6mm ARC — such as rifles built on Aero Precision M4E1 upper receivers chambered in 6mm ARC — making this load applicable for both precision rifle competition and field use.

Key Features

• Caliber: 6mm ARC
• Bullet Weight: 80 grain
• Bullet Type: Extremely Low Drag – Varmint & Target (ELD-VT)
• Muzzle Velocity: 3020 fps (24″ test barrel)
• Velocity Class: Supersonic
• Muzzle Energy: 1620 ft-lbs (at muzzle, 24″ test barrel)
• Propellant: Temperature-stable, unspecified (Hornady proprietary selection)
• Weight: 0.725 lbs (shipping weight; per-round weight not specified by manufacturer)

Use Case

• Designed for precision rifle competition requiring match-grade round-to-round consistency
• ELD-VT bullet construction provides low-drag ballistics combined with varmint-oriented terminal performance
• Temperature-stable propellant selection supports consistent velocities across hot summer and cold winter shooting conditions
• Published ballistic data to 500 yards supports confirmed long-range field and competition applications
• Compatible with 6mm ARC chambered rifles including AR-15 platform builds configured for the cartridge
• Suitable for varmint hunting where flat trajectory and consistent velocity at distance are required

Box / Package Contains

• 20 rounds of factory-loaded 6mm ARC 80gr ELD-VT ammunition