Hornady 22 Cal 73gr ELD Match

Hornady 22 Cal 73gr ELD Match

The Hornady 22 Cal 73gr ELD Match is a high-performance bullet component engineered for precision target shooting and long-range competition. Designed for use in .224-caliber rifles, this projectile incorporates Hornady’s most advanced match-grade features to deliver superior accuracy, consistent ballistic performance, and optimal aerodynamic efficiency across all ranges. It is not loaded ammunition and is intended for handloaders seeking top-tier consistency and repeatability in custom builds.

At the heart of the 22 Cal 73gr ELD Match is Hornady’s Heat Shield tip, made from a proprietary heat-resistant polymer that resists aerodynamic heating and erosion during flight. This technology maintains a perfect meplat, ensuring the tip remains uniform from bullet to bullet and lot to lot. Combined with a precisely formed AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process) jacket, the bullet achieves remarkable concentricity and surface uniformity—critical for match-level accuracy.

The bullet’s design includes an optimal secant ogive, long boattail, and high weight-to-length ratio, yielding a best-in-class ballistic coefficient. With a G1 BC of 0.398 and a G7 BC of 0.200 (Doppler radar verified), the 22 Cal 73gr ELD Match provides excellent wind resistance and energy retention downrange. These characteristics make it an excellent choice for shooters competing in PRS, F-Class, or NRA High Power disciplines where stability and precision at long distances are essential.

The Hornady 22 Cal 73gr ELD Match is best suited for barrels with a twist rate of 1:8″ or faster to ensure proper stabilization of the longer bullet profile. Its consistent geometry, tight tolerances, and aerodynamic shape enable sub-MOA performance in well-tuned platforms. Whether used in bolt-action rifles or custom AR-15 configurations, this bullet offers outstanding group-to-group consistency for serious competitive shooters.

This bullet does not expand on impact and is designed solely for match use. Its aerodynamic profile and consistent flight characteristics make it ideal for paper targets and steel competitions. Reloaders benefit from predictable seating depth behavior, low drag profile, and Hornady’s lot-to-lot uniformity, allowing match-grade performance without variability between batches.

The Hornady 22 Cal 73gr ELD Match is a proven choice for those pursuing precise handloads and long-range consistency in .22-caliber rifles. With verified BCs, durable construction, and advanced design features like the Heat Shield tip and AMP jacket, it sets the benchmark for non-expanding, high-BC competition projectiles in its class.