What barrel twist rate is required to properly stabilize the Hornady 134 Grain ELD-M .257 bullets?

These long, high-BC match bullets require a fast-twist barrel with a rifling twist rate of 1:7.5" or faster to achieve proper stabilization. They are incompatible with standard 1:10" twist legacy factory rifle barrels, making them best suited for custom modern setups like .25 Creedmoor or .257 PRC.

Are these Hornady ELD-M bullets suitable for hunting medium or large game in the Australian bush?

No, these bullets are engineered exclusively for paper, steel, and match applications from 400 m to past 1,000 m. The ELD-M series does not provide predictable terminal game expansion, so hunters should instead look to dedicated hunting projectiles like Hornady's ELD-X or CX series.

What makes the Hornady 134 Grain ELD-M projectiles stand out for long-range target shooting?

They feature an advanced Heat Shield polymer tip that resists melting at sustained supersonic velocities, ensuring consistent meplat geometry shot-to-shot. Combined with an AMP concentric copper jacket and a high G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.645, they deliver exceptional aerodynamic consistency and tight precision groupings.

Do I need any special licensing to purchase these reloading components in Australia?

Projectiles are non-regulated components in most Australian jurisdictions compared to powders and primers. However, customers must still hold a relevant state firearms licence or adhere to local state dealer guidelines for receiving reloading supplies.

Match Bullets - Hornady 2561

The Hornady .257 25 Cal 134 Grain Eld-M Match Bullets 100 Pack (Hornady SKU: 2561) is an unprimed, non-loaded reloading component designed for precision handloaders. Engineered for modern, fast-twist .25-calibre rifles—including chamberings such as the .25 Creedmoor, .257 PRC, custom .25-06, and .25-284—this heavy-for-calibre projectile features an aerodynamic secant ogive and a boat-tail profile to sustain velocity and minimise wind drift at extended distances.

Key Features

Heat Shield® Polymer Tip: Resists aerodynamic heating and tip deformation during supersonic flight to maintain meplat integrity and drag consistency shot-to-shot.
AMP® Bullet Jacket: Advanced Manufacturing Process jacket technology provides virtually zero wall-thickness variation and concentricity for tight group dispersion.
Doppler-Verified Aerodynamics: High-ballistic-coefficient design engineered to retain energy and stability from 400 metres to beyond 1,000 metres.
Optimised Component Profile: Swaged lead core construction paired with a boat-tail base for reduced base drag during match handloading.

Product Specifications

Calibre / Diameter: .25 Calibre / 0.257 in (6.53 mm)
Bullet Weight: 134 grains (approx. 8.68 g)
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.645 (Doppler radar verified)
Ballistic Coefficient (G7): 0.325 (Doppler radar verified)
Sectional Density (SD): 0.290
Packaging Count: 100 projectiles per box
Minimum Twist Rate Requirement: 1:7.5" rifling twist or faster

Who is the Hornady .257 25 Cal 134 Grain Eld-M Match Bullets 100 Pack for?

Precision Rifle Series (PRS) match competitors — who require handloaded ammunition that mitigates wind deflection using a high 0.325 G7 ballistic coefficient and an aerodynamic 134-grain match bullet profile in fast-twist custom platforms.
F-Class and long-range target shooters — who engage distant steel and paper targets from 400 m to past 1,000 m relying on this reloading match bullet's substantial 0.290 sectional density and Doppler-verified 0.645 G1 ballistic coefficient for predictable downrange trajectories.

Less suitable for: Owners of legacy .25-calibre factory rifles fitted with standard 1:10" twist barrels that cannot stabilize this 134-grain projectile (requiring lighter 100-grain to 110-grain projectiles instead), as well as big game hunters, who require controlled-expansion hunting projectiles rather than target match bullets that lack terminal expansion designs.

SKU	HN42804LP
Model #	2561
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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