The Nosler Match Grade 6.5mm Creedmoor 140-grain Custom Competition Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT) Brass 20-round box is a premier precision centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for long-range target shooting, Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches, and benchrest competition where tight group dispersion, minimal vertical stringing, and aerodynamic efficiency are required. A primary friction point in competitive long-range marksmanship is vertical velocity spread and projectile asymmetry, which causes unpredictable bullet drop and trajectory variance beyond 300 yards. Nosler resolves these competition constraints by pairing its sorted match-grade brass cases with the ultra-concentric Custom Competition HPBT bullet, delivering exceptionally tight standard deviations and predictable downrange impacts.
The primary technical advantage centers on the ultra-precise manufacturing tolerances of the Custom Competition projectile paired with a high 0.529 G1 ballistic coefficient. Built with a pressure-formed lead core enclosed in a uniform copper-alloy jacket, the bullet features an exceptionally small meplat and a sleek boat-tail base to drastically reduce aerodynamic drag and wind deflection. This concentric design maintains gyroscopic stability across the transonic transition zone, allowing competitive marksmen to hold tight groups at extended distances.
Launching its 140-grain match bullet at 2,650 FPS, this Match Grade loading provides a flat, forgiving trajectory and soft recoil impulse for fast target re-acquisition during timed competition stages. Assembled using Nosler's premium reloadable match brass cases, hand-selected propellants, and non-corrosive match Boxer primers, it ensures uniform flash hole alignment, consistent neck tension, and smooth feeding across short-action bolt rifles and AR-10/MSR platforms. It is a top-tier choice for competitive long-range shooters seeking factory ammunition with custom-handload consistency.
Key Benefits
- Custom Competition HPBT Bullet: Pressure-formed lead core and small meplat yield extreme concentricity for sub-MOA grouping.
- High 0.529 G1 Ballistic Coefficient: Streamlined boat-tail profile minimizes aerodynamic drag and wind deflection downrange.
- Match-Grade Velocity Consistency: Tightly metered powder charges and uniform case capacities minimize standard deviation and vertical stringing.
- Precision Reloadable Nosler Match Brass: Fully prepped virgin brass cases ensure smooth feeding, uniform chamber sealing, and multi-cycle reloadability.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 6.5mm Creedmoor | 2,650 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.529 G1 Ballistic Coefficient | Match Target Profile
- Projectile: 140 Grain | Custom Competition® | Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT) | Small Meplat | Lead Core
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Nosler Match Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Match Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Nosler Match Grade Ammunition Series
- Dimensions: Standard 6.5 Creedmoor Geometry | Short-Action Bolt & AR-10 Platform Compatible | SKU: 43455
- Application: PRS Competition, Precision Target Shooting, Long-Range Benchrest, and Tactical Marksmanship
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Nosler Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
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