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Overview
Discover unparalleled precision with Hornady Match .223 Rem 73gr ELD Match ammunition, engineered for competitive and long-range sporting. This premium .223 ammo from Hornady is meticulously crafted to deliver exceptional accuracy and consistent performance, making it a top choice for serious enthusiasts. At its core is the innovative ELD® Match bullet, featuring Hornady's patented Heat Shield® tip, designed to maintain its aerodynamic integrity even at extreme velocities.
The advanced Heat Shield® tip is vital for a perfectly consistent meplat and an identical drag profile across every 73gr ELD Match projectile. This resistance to aerodynamic heating, which can deform traditional polymer tips, ensures unwavering consistency and a flatter trajectory over extended distances. Coupled with an optimised secant ogive and a boattail base, this Hornady 73gr ELD Match ammunition achieves superior Ballistic Coefficients (BCs), providing excellent wind deflection and predictable flight paths for demanding long-range engagements.
Important Compatibility Note: To achieve optimal stabilisation and accuracy, this 73gr ELD Match ammunition requires a rifle barrel with a twist rate of 1:8" or faster (e.g., 1:7"). Using this high-performance Hornady .223 ammo with slower twist rates, such as 1:9" or 1:12", may result in instability, keyholing, and significantly reduced precision, impacting your overall sporting experience.
- Heat Shield® Tip: Designed to resist aerodynamic heating, this patented tip maintains its perfect shape, ensuring consistent drag and superior accuracy for long-range sporting.
- AMP® Bullet Jackets: Hornady’s Advanced Manufacturing Process creates bullet jackets with virtually zero variation in wall thickness, resulting in exceptional concentricity essential for this 73gr ELD Match projectile.
- Match-Grade Powder: Propellants are carefully selected and matched to each load, providing optimal pressure, consistent velocity, and minimal temperature sensitivity for enhanced .223 match ammunition performance.
- Selected Brass: Cases are hand-selected for uniform internal capacity and consistent wall thickness, promoting consistent chamber pressures and making them ideal for reloading.
- Quality Control: Stringent manufacturing tolerances ensure lot-to-lot consistency, delivering "hand-load" performance directly from the box for your .223 Rem rifle.
| Product Line | Hornady Match™ |
| Calibre | .223 Rem |
| Bullet Weight | 73gr |
| Bullet Type | ELD® Match (Polymer Tip) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,790 fps (24" Test Barrel) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1,262 ft/lbs |
| Ballistic Coefficient | .398 (G1) / .200 (G7) |
| Sectional Density | .208 |
| Required Twist Rate | 1:8" or Faster |
| Case Type | Boxer Primed Brass (Reloadable) |
| Quantity | 20 Rounds per Box |
For serious competitors and precision shooters, Hornady Match ammunition is a trusted choice, consistently delivering unwavering performance. This 73gr ELD Match load is an essential component for anyone dedicated to achieving superior accuracy in target practice, competitive events, and long-range sporting disciplines.