6.5 Creedmoor Ballistic Gel Tests - 143gr ELD-X, 140 SST, 130 SGK, 129 ABLR

Published on February 5, 2018
Duration: 21:06

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of four 6.5 Creedmoor loads: 143gr ELD-X, 140gr SST, 130gr Game King, and 129gr AccuBond LR, fired from 200 yards. The ELD-X and SST demonstrated excellent mushrooming and weight retention, while the Sierra Game King fragmented significantly. The Nosler AccuBond LR showed the most dramatic expansion and consistent core-jacket bonding.

Quick Summary

In a 6.5 Creedmoor ballistic gel test at 200 yards, the 143gr Hornady ELD-X and 140gr SST showed excellent mushrooming and weight retention. The Sierra 130gr Game King fragmented, while the 129gr Nosler AccuBond LR exhibited dramatic expansion and strong core-jacket bonding.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Bullet Expansion Philosophies
  2. 02:48Test Load: 143gr Hornady ELD-X
  3. 03:09Test Load: 140gr Hornady SST
  4. 04:17Test Load: 130gr Sierra Game King
  5. 04:38Test Load: 129gr Nosler AccuBond LR
  6. 05:09Range Setup and Methodology
  7. 06:35Gel Test Results
  8. 12:06Recovered Bullet Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Hornady 143gr ELD-X perform in the 6.5 Creedmoor ballistic gel test?

The 143gr Hornady ELD-X performed exceptionally well, mushrooming perfectly and retaining 111-112 grains of its original weight after penetrating about 3 inches into the second block of ballistic gel.

What was the performance difference between the Hornady ELD-X and SST in ballistic gel?

Both the 143gr ELD-X and 140gr SST showed excellent expansion and weight retention. The ELD-X retained 111-112gr, while the SST retained 107-116gr, with the SST having slightly less velocity.

Did the Sierra Game King bullet perform as well as the bonded or tipped bullets?

No, the 130gr Sierra Game King fragmented significantly, losing large petals. This indicates it's designed for rapid energy transfer rather than deep penetration and consistent weight retention.

Which 6.5 Creedmoor bullet retained the most weight and showed the best bonding?

The 129gr Nosler AccuBond LR retained the most consistent weight (91.5-109gr) and showed the most dramatic expansion, demonstrating excellent bonding between the core and jacket.

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