Thread: 6.5 Creedmoor

Originally Posted by Ranger 888

Trying to get some idea of the range of a Creedmoor projectile..any one have some very long range kill shots?

I have not attempted any kills beyond 400m, but the theoretical max distance for the popular 143gr ELD-X projectiles is no more than 800m.

Hornady recon that the ELD-X projectile will still expand at 1600 fps. So, if you take a 143gr ELD-X leaving the barrel of the rifle at 2650 fps, then at 825 yd it will be going at just over 1600 fps.

1800 fps is probably a more accepted minimum velocity, and that will give a max range of 650 yd.

Many people hunt with ELD-M projectiles over longer ranges since they are softer. Not sure how effective or reliable they are.


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