6MM ARC AR-15 vs Ballistic Gel @ 100 & 370 Yards | 103gr ELD-X Terminal Test

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We put the 6MM AR-15 and 103 gr Hornady ELD-X through a full ballistic gel test at two practical hunting distances: 100 yards and 370 yards. This test shows exactly how the 6MM AR-15 performs for expansion, weight retention, penetration depth, and energy transfer — data every hunter and AR-15 shooter needs to see.

Rifle: Grendel Hunter 6MM upper with 22” Barrel

Bullet: 103 gr Hornady ELD-X (6MM ARC)
Muzzle Velocity: 2,698 fps
Muzzle Energy: 1,665 ft/lb

Distances: 100 yards and 370 yards

Metrics: Expansion (mushroom), Weight retention, Penetration depth, Energy transfer (ft-lb)

Target: Calibrated 10% ballistic gel blocks, high-speed video and close-up recovery photos

Why this matters
If you hunt or select hunting loads, understanding terminal performance at common shot ranges (short and extended) is essential. This test shows how the ELD-X behaves over distance — accuracy, retained mass, and wound channel implications.

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0:00 Intro
0:31 Setup
1:46 100 Yard Gel Test
3:59 370 Yard Gel Test
6:30 Range Performance Comparison
8:05 Outro

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