The Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range 6.5 Creedmoor 129-grain AccuBond® Long Range (ABLR) Brass 20-round box is an advanced centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for medium- and big-game hunting at extended distances. A primary friction point with standard hunting ammunition is inconsistent terminal expansion beyond 300 yards, where velocity decay often leads to pencil-through pass-throughs or inadequate hydrostatic shock. Nosler resolves these downrange terminal limits by pairing its high-grade prepped reloadable brass cases with the bonded 129-grain ABLR projectile, delivering exceptionally flat trajectories, low wind drift, and reliable mushrooming across a wide velocity spectrum.
The primary technical advantage centers on Nosler’s 129-grain AccuBond® Long Range bullet design. Featuring a streamlined polymer tip and a sleek boat-tail profile that yields a high ballistic coefficient of 0.561 G1, the projectile minimizes aerodynamic drag to preserve critical downrange energy. The internal architecture utilizes a proprietary bonding process that chemically welds the lead-alloy core to the fully tapered copper-alloy jacket. This bonded construction prevents jacket-core separation upon high-velocity impact while ensuring controlled expansion and high weight retention at long range.
Launching its 129-grain ABLR projectile at a factory-rated 2,850 FPS muzzle velocity, this Trophy Grade Long Range loading optimizes the case capacity of the 6.5 Creedmoor to deliver flat flight paths and reduced crosswind deflection. Assembled using Nosler’s fully prepped virgin brass cases—precision-drawn, weight-sorted, and chamfered—alongside clean-burning powders and non-corrosive Boxer primers, the cartridge guarantees uniform chamber pressure curves and consistent shot-to-shot ignition. It stands as a top-tier choice for hunting deer, elk, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep across open terrain.
Key Benefits
- AccuBond® Long Range (ABLR) Projectile: Features a chemically bonded lead core and tapered jacket for controlled expansion and high weight retention.
- High 0.561 Ballistic Coefficient: Streamlined polymer-tipped profile significantly reduces drag and wind drift at extended hunting distances.
- 2,850 FPS Factory Velocity: Provides an aggressive velocity curve designed to trigger reliable terminal mushrooming even at low impact speeds.
- Prepped Reloadable Brass: Precision-sorted Nosler brass ensures smooth chambering, uniform neck tension, and long case life for handloaders.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 6.5 Creedmoor | 2,850 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.561 G1 Ballistic Coefficient
- Projectile: 129 Grain | AccuBond® Long Range (ABLR) | Bonded Core | Polymer Tip | Boat-Tail Geometry
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Prepped Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range Series
- Dimensions: Standard 6.5 Creedmoor Geometry | Short-Action Rifle Compatible | SKU: NOS60091
- Application: Big Game Hunting, Medium Game, Whitetail, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Elk, and Extended-Range Hunting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Nosler Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
If you're running a 6.5 Creedmoor platform and need consistent expansion and retained energy beyond typical hunting distances, this load addresses velocity-loss limitations with bonded projectile performance. Get repeatable results backed by controlled manufacturing standards—available now from SMKW, a trusted source for field-proven ammunition.
