New hornady ELD-VT bullets

[Benchrest Braxton]

100gr ELDVT with extra air and a plastic tip is likely to be VERY long.
The 90 gr A-Tip is 1.275" long.

he is referring to the 6mm line

 

[Benchrest Braxton]

And another thing why would they make another 80 grand bullet when we already have the 87 grain V-Max you'd think they do like a 95 or 100 grain ELDVT

i agree, but at the same time it is likely to have a much superior BC. So more speed since its lighter and more aerodynamic, win win.

 

[David Milisock]

Why a new bullet, make ones we haven't been able to get for 3 years.

Because demand is low. I don't see reloading as a growing market especially for older cartridges.
I see the new more effective cartridges as the future and I guess Hornady does too.

 

[Tommie]

Because demand is low. I don't see reloading as a growing market especially for older cartridges.
I see the new more effective cartridges as the future and I guess Hornady does too.

Agreed. If that 80 grain has equal or better BC to the 87 VMax it’ll be a game changer in varminting.

 

[urbanrifleman]

And another thing why would they make another 80 grand bullet when we already have the 87 grain V-Max you'd think they do like a 95 or 100 grain ELDVT

Because the bc is horrible.

 

[SSL]

B.C. is listed as:

22 Cal. 62-grain .395 (G1) .199 (G7)
6mm 80-grain .410 (G1) ,206 (G7)
6.5mm 100-grain .448 (G1) ,226 (G7)
.308 174-grain B.C. not listed

 

[Ironworker]

We will have to wait until maybe December to see these on the shelves.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

We will have to wait until maybe December to see these on the shelves.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1026490954?pid=664791
Midway has them listed, a place to watch.

 

[Rocketvapor]

I bet I can run them fast enough to blow them up from my 28", 1:7, 22 Nosler AR
(loaded load, single shot sled).
.224 62gr ELDVT G1: .395, G7: .199
.224 73gr ELDM G1: .396, G7: .200
.224 75gr ELDM G1: .467, G7: .235
.224 80gr ELDM G1: .485, G7: .244
.224 88gr ELDM G1: .545 G7: .274
.224 85.5gr Berg G1: .524 G7: .268
.224 90 VLD Berg G1: .534 G7: .274
.224 90gr A-Tip G1: .585 G7: .295

An 80 grain ELDVT .224 would be cool
B.C. of a 90, speed of an 80

Don't really care how long it would be.

 

[603Country]

I wanted Nosler 100 gr Ballistic Tips for my 6.5 Grendel, but time passes and none show up. I’d go to these 100 gr Hornady’s if I thought they’d work well on hogs. So, somebody buy some and shoot some hogs and give us a report.

 

[Benchrest Braxton]

I bet I can run them fast enough to blow them up from my 28", 1:7, 22 Nosler AR
(loaded load, single shot sled).
.224 62gr ELDVT G1: .395, G7: .199
.224 73gr ELDM G1: .396, G7: .200
.224 75gr ELDM G1: .467, G7: .235
.224 80gr ELDM G1: .485, G7: .244
.224 88gr ELDM G1: .545 G7: .274
.224 85.5gr Berg G1: .524 G7: .268
.224 90 VLD Berg G1: .534 G7: .274
.224 90gr A-Tip G1: .585 G7: .295

An 80 grain ELDVT .224 would be cool
B.C. of a 90, speed of an 80

Don't really care how long it would be.

that is an insanely good bc for a 62gr. Gamechanger!!!!!!

 

[David Milisock]

Let's be honest, given quality rifles, haven't the smaller capacity cartridges like the 223, 6MM ARC, 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 SPC put the fun into quality AR15 Rifles?

I got an A2 in Delta configuration, fun, accurate, inexpensive to load for. My Aero Precision in 6MM ARC same thing, just a pleasure anywhere.
I welcome another family friendly AR chambering.

 

[S&sprecisionTx]

Because the bc is horrible.

How would the BC be horrible that doesn't make sense it's the highest BC and it's weight class for a varmint bullet

 

[urbanrifleman]

How would the BC be horrible that doesn't make sense it's the highest BC and it's weight class for a varmint bullet

Compared to a match bullet.

 

[S&sprecisionTx]

Compared to a match bullet.

We are talking about varmint bullets not match bullets

Most farmers and ranchers don't want you shooting match bullets and skipping them across the world that's why the varmint bullets are the best

 

[urbanrifleman]

We are talking about varmint bullets not match bullets

Most farmers and ranchers don't want you shooting match bullets and skipping them across the world that's why the varmint bullets are the best

Oh my...

 

[JB10]

Hey urban, i think the 62gr bullets would be good to try in one of ur 22xc's. My brother in law built one about 4 years ago with a 7 twist. I told him he should try it out and see what they do.

 

[B23]

I'd like to try those new 62's in my 22-250 but I'm not sure my Brux 12tw barrel will be fast enough for them. My 223AI has a 9tw Hart, and, it's throated fairly long so they should run well in that one.

Like to see what Hornady recommends for twist rates with these new bullets.

 

[Benchrest Braxton]

Hey urban, i think the 62gr bullets would be good to try in one of ur 22xc's. My brother in law built one about 4 years ago with a 7 twist. I told him he should try it out and see what they do.

laser beam!!! but i feel like the 22br would be a match made in heaven with this bullet

 

[Ned Ludd]

We are talking about varmint bullets not match bullets

Most farmers and ranchers don't want you shooting match bullets and skipping them across the world that's why the varmint bullets are the best

The whole point of the new VT line is that they can supposedly be used either for varmint OR target shooting:





As I understand it, these bullets should have approximately the same external dimensions as the comparable version ELD-M bullet, but the weight of the ELD-VT bullet will be slightly less due to a shorter/smaller lead core:



If so, these bullets should enjoy reasonably good BCs, but not quite as high as the comparable ELD-M bullet due to the lesser weight.

The real questions in my mind will be how well the jackets hold up and what effect changing the center of gravity (CG) might have on precision. Some manufacturers use heavier jackets for target bullets, and with good reason. Some of the Hornady ELD-M bullets have already developed a reputation for being prone to jacket failure, so hopefully the jackets of these VT bullets will be better, although I doubt it. The CG issue is what it is, we will find out soon enough. I have become a big proponent of the .224" ELD-M bullets, and I wish Hornady success with this endeavor. I don't really view these VT bullets as viable "match" bullets for most shooters, as the ELD-Ms would be the better choice for use solely in competition. However, they may find a niche for those that wish to compete and hunt with the same rifle. An F-TR rig chambered in .223 Rem or .308 Win pulling double duty as a hunting and competition rifle would be one example of how that might work.