Hornady "AEROMatch" bullets. ????

[rsbhunter]

Has anybody tried any? Wondering if it's actually competitive with the big names???....Thanks, rsbhunter

 

[Murray Brook]

I've use a fair amount of Hornady bullets including their "match" bullets. Depending on the rifle you can get very good accuracy but IMO not match. Too many companies throwing around words like "match", "benchrest" etc

 

[Ruger15151]

Hornady is just another mass produced bullet which is indicative of the price. For hunting and plinking, they are great. For long range competition, you are better spending the extra money and buying some Bergers. In smaller calibers, some guys are also having good luck with 6mm 107gr Sierra Match Kings.

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

I can get into, the Low to Mid, 3's groups with, 130 gr. ELD-M's, launched from, a slightly Modified & Braked, Factory Tikka, T-3 Lite, 6.5 Creed. ( NON-Fluted bbl. ) 24" Long, 6x-24x Viper scope.
I use this Bullet to, Shoot,.. Steel / Target / Varmints.
But, Hunt with, the 143 gr ELD-X's ( they go into, 1/2 to 5/8th's MOA, group's ) NOT quite, as Good,..
BUT,. "Good Enough" !
Love, the Sierra 6MM SMK's, in my 6 XC,. a Cheap Bullet that Shoots,.. Well above, it's Pay Grade !
With Bullets,.. You GET,. What, you PAY,. FOR !

 

[rsbhunter]

I have been shooting Berger Hybrid bullets since they were introduced...also shoot Vapor Trail's.... that's why I was curious...I don't trust any bullet other than maybe three makers, and some custom makers....rsbhunter

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

If, I were Shooting, Match / Competition / B R,. I'd MOST probably, Work Up Loads for, a VLD / OTM Hybrids, Berger's or,.. a Custom made, Bullet.
But, I DON'T have, a $10-$12,000 Dollar, Competition Rifle, so SMK's and ELD-M's ARE, "good Enough", for Me !
HOWEVER, I Do shoot, 140 gr. Berg's @ 3,200 FPS,.. FOR,. ELK !

 

[DHuffman]

I'm guessing he's referring to the new AeroMatch bullets

 

[Big Mc]

Has anybody tried any? Wondering if it's actually competitive with the big names???....Thanks, rsbhunter

Hornaday and match don,t belong in the same sentence. Tommy Mc

 

[Gabe22BR]

Never seen Hornady on equipment list at competition matches..

 

[rsbhunter]

I'm guessing he's referring to the new AeroMatch bullets

YES!!! Sorry, I should have caught that....rsbhunter

 

[Rank Amateur]

Here’s another related thread. My experience advised “no” for use in serious competition.

Aeromatch Bullets for high volume shooters

Hornady is introducing a match bullet line under a new name for 2025. BTHP is the commonality. Market shortage is a stated reason for a new offering that they say will be sold in 500 to 3,000 bullet packaging. I’m curious if this will mean anything for their existing match bullet lines. The...

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[DHuffman]

YES!!! Sorry, I should have caught that....rsbhunter

I've shot some 6.5 140s and can't really say in comparison to Berger Hybrids but I can say they seem to shoot well enough to go further in load development.
I did a powder ladder and a seating ladder. Next time out I'll further refine powder @ -.070"and see where that goes.

This was in a 6.5x47L and the bullets ogive let's you get it up out of the case and into the neck to run a bulkier slower powder like H4350 vs Varget.

 

[jelenko]

As always, a key question is: For what discipline?
For 'cross the course' and PRS, they are probably fine. Many high level cross the course competitors use them exclusively.

 

[SecondsCount]

I'll shoot them if I find a good deal on them. Mainly the BTHP and ELD-M bullets. For truly match use, Sierra and Berger have given me better results.

 

[memilanuk]

Many high level cross the course competitors use them exclusively.

How could they use them exclusively, when they just got released late last year? Unless you're referring to Hornady in general, not just the AeroMatch?

 

[jelenko]

How could they use them exclusively, when they just got released late last year? Unless you're referring to Hornady in general, not just the AeroMatch?

Right. I was referring to some use Hornady bullets exclusively - responding to some other comments that they would only use Sierra or Berger.

 

[memilanuk]

Right. I was referring to some use Hornady bullets exclusively - responding to some other comments that they would only use Sierra or Berger.

I don't think they were referring to targets with 2 moa ten-rings

 

[lawrence97]

Hornaday and match don,t belong in the same sentence. Tommy Mc

Kinda like Ruger and Precision don’t belong together.

 

[jelenko]

I don't think they were referring to targets with 2 moa ten-rings

I know. But, only the word 'match' was used. Different needs for different disciplines.
Most times on this forum 'match' is assumed to mean benchrest.

 

[lawrence97]

Hornady match bullets are great for fire forming. Mainly good for minute of animal accuracy.

I was gifted some hornady lead bullets and even those don’t fly straight out of my lever gun.