The Federal Premium Trophy Copper 6.5 Creedmoor 120-grain Tipped Boat-Tail 20-round box is a premier centerfire rifle hunting cartridge engineered specifically for medium-to-large game hunting, whitetail deer, mule deer, pronghorn, and elk in lead-restricted zones. A common failure point in conventional jacketed or bonded hunting bullets is core-jacket separation and erratic weight loss upon impacting heavy skeletal structures, which compromises penetration depth. Federal eliminates this structural failure mode by utilizing a solid, monolithic copper-alloy projectile that preserves up to 99% of its original weight for straight-line penetration through dense tissue and heavy bone.
The technical advantage focuses on aerodynamic efficiency paired with reliable, velocity-independent expansion mechanics. Launching its 120-grain monolithic projectile at a flat-shooting muzzle velocity of 2,875 FPS, this load minimizes downrange holdover and wind correction. Mechanically, the polymer tip drives backward into a precisely calibrated nose cavity upon impact, forcing uniform, immediate expansion even at extended distances where impact velocity drops. Featuring a high 0.497 G1 Ballistic Coefficient (BC) and a drag-reducing boat-tail profile, it sheds minimal velocity in flight, while relief grooves along the shank lower barrel friction and minimize metal fouling.
Slinging its 120-grain tipped boat-tail bullet at 2,875 FPS, this specialized 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge is optimized for flawless mechanical operation across modern bolt-action and semi-automatic hunting rifles. Assembled in select reloadable virgin brass cases fitted with Gold Medal match-grade primers and clean-burning, temperature-stable propellants, it maintains ignition consistency across changing weather conditions. The precision-drawn brass cases seal the chamber effectively under pressure and extract smoothly, ensuring effortless follow-up shots in the field.
Key Benefits
- Solid Monolithic Copper Construction: Eliminates core-jacket separation to retain up to 99% of projectile weight for deep penetration.
- Polymer Tip Expansion Initiator: Drives into a calibrated cavity upon contact to force rapid, uniform mushrooming across varying velocities.
- High-BC Aerodynamic Boat-Tail (0.497 G1): Reduces drag and lateral wind drift for laser-flat trajectories and long-range energy delivery.
- Shank Relief Grooves: Reduces bearing surface friction to decrease barrel fouling and optimize rotational stability.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 6.5 Creedmoor | 2,875 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.497 G1 Ballistic Coefficient | Lead-Free Hunting Profile
- Projectile: 120 Grain | Trophy Copper Monolithic Alloy | Polymer Tip | Boat-Tail (BT) | Grooved Shank
- Case/Primer: Premium Virgin Reloadable Brass Case | Gold Medal Non-Corrosive Primer | Temperature-Stable Propellant
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Federal Premium Trophy Copper Series
- Dimensions: 6.5 Creedmoor Geometry | Bolt-Action & Semi-Auto Rifle Configuration | SKU: P65CRDTC1
- Application: Medium-to-Large Game Hunting, Whitetail, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Elk, and Lead-Free Required Zones
- Standards: Non-Toxic Lead-Free Compliant | SAAMI Compliant | Federal Premium Match Quality Benchmarks
When precision, penetration, and lead-free compliance matter, this load delivers predictable external ballistics and terminal consistency. Secure it from SMKW to ensure verified inventory, proper storage handling, and access to proven hunting ammunition trusted in the field.
