(Grand Island, Nebr.) — Hornady® congratulates Lauryl Akenhead for her performance at the Colemans Creek NRL Hunter match, May 29-31, 2026, in Ellerbe, North Carolina.

Akenhead used Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr. Match ammo in her 6.5mm Creedmoor to secure Top Lady honors. She also placed 4th overall in the Open Heavy division.

“For NRL Hunter this season I’ve really relied on factory 140 gr Match ammo for my 6.5 Creedmoor,” said Akenhead. “I save time by not reloading, and the consistency and accuracy has been match winning.” she added.

ELD® Match (Extremely Low Drag Match) bullets are technologically advanced, enhanced accuracy target bullets featuring Heat Shield® tips with the PERFECT MEPLAT (tip point) combined with numerous design features that deliver the highest in-class ballistic coefficients, superior accuracy, and extreme consistency from bullet to bullet, lot to lot.

Founded in 1949, Hornady® Manufacturing Company is a family-owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are made in the USA, Hornady® Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool, accessory and security product design and manufacturing.