The Sig Sauer Elite Hunting HT 6.5 Creedmoor 120-grain Lead-Free Hollow Point (HP) Nickel-Plated Brass 20-round box is a premium centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for medium big game hunting where controlled expansion and total weight retention are required. A common friction point with traditional lead-core hunting bullets is core-jacket separation and erratic fragmentation upon striking dense shoulder bone, leading to shallow penetration and lost energy. Sig Sauer resolves these terminal limitations by utilizing a solid monolithic copper bullet that maintains structural integrity under impact stress to deliver deep, lethal tissue penetration.
The primary technical advantage centers on the homogeneous copper alloy construction and tuned nose cavity. Unlike jacketed or lead-core projectiles, the 120-grain monolithic copper hollow point retains nearly 100% of its original weight as it expands downrange. The hollow point cavity is calibrated to open uniformly into sharp copper petals across typical 6.5 Creedmoor impact velocities. Enclosed in a premium nickel-plated brass case, the round offers superior corrosion resistance, low chamber friction, and smooth, reliable feeding in both short-action bolt-action rifles and semi-automatic platforms.
Launching its 120-grain lead-free projectile at 2,825 FPS with a 0.380 G1 ballistic coefficient, this Elite Hunting HT load delivers flat flight paths and low velocity spreads. Assembled with clean-burning propellants and non-corrosive Boxer primers, it minimizes bore fouling while providing predictable terminal performance in lead-restricted hunting zones and open terrain alike. It is an outstanding choice for harvesting whitetail deer, mule deer, pronghorn, and feral hogs.
Key Benefits
- Solid Monolithic Copper Construction: Eliminates bullet fragmentation to maintain near-100% weight retention for deep bone penetration.
- Tuned Hollow Point Cavity: Opens predictably into broad copper petals for consistent terminal expansion and tissue destruction.
- Nickel-Plated Brass Casing: Provides enhanced corrosion protection, slick chambering, and reliable extraction in adverse weather.
- Lead-Free Compliance: Ideal for hunting in lead-restricted regions without sacrificing terminal stopping power or accuracy.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 6.5 Creedmoor | 2,825 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.380 G1 Ballistic Coefficient
- Projectile: 120 Grain | Monolithic Solid Copper | Hollow Point (HP) | Lead-Free Design
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Nickel-Plated Reloadable Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Sig Sauer Elite Hunting HT Series
- Dimensions: Standard 6.5 Creedmoor Geometry | Short-Action Bolt & Semi-Auto Rifle Compatible | SKU: E65CH1
- Application: Medium Big Game Hunting, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Feral Hogs, and Lead-Free Zones
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Sig Sauer Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
If you're running a 6.5 Creedmoor platform in regions requiring non-toxic ammunition and need consistent penetration without jacket-core separation, this load addresses both compliance and terminal reliability. Get proven, repeatable performance backed by controlled manufacturing standards—available now from SMKW, a trusted source for field-ready ammunition.
