{"id":7030,"date":"2021-02-27T20:25:57","date_gmt":"2021-02-27T20:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/?p=7030"},"modified":"2025-10-01T19:27:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T19:27:55","slug":"65-creedmoor-ballistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/65-creedmoor-ballistics\/","title":{"rendered":"6.5 Creedmoor Ballistics"},"content":{"rendered":"

Equipped with bullets with high ballistic coefficients, the 6.5 Creedmoor (6.5 CM) offers shooters fast downrange velocities, improved wind drift resistance, and little drop compared to many other rifle calibers. It is ideal for long-distance shooting. Let’s explore some of the specifics with this look at 6.5 Creedmoor ballistics.<\/p>\n

In this article, we’re discussing 6.5 Creedmoor ammo<\/a> – not to be confused with the 6mm Creedmoor. The 6mm version is a necked-down version of the 6.5 CM with a .243\u201d bullet instead of the 6.5 CM\u2019s .264″.<\/p>\n

Although originally introduced for target shooting, the 6.5 CM\u2019s long-range accuracy, high sectional density, and ability to inflict great energy upon impact suit it for hunting medium-sized game as well.<\/p>\n

6.5 Creedmoor Ballistic Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/td>Barrel Length<\/th>Muzzle<\/th>100 yds.<\/th>200 yds.<\/th>300 yds.<\/th>400 yds.<\/th>500 yds.<\/th>Muzzle<\/th>100 yds.<\/th>200 yds.<\/th>300 yds.<\/th>400 yds.<\/th> 500 yds.<\/th>Muzzle<\/th>100 yds.<\/th>200 yds.<\/th>300 yds.<\/th>400 yds.<\/th>500 yds.<\/th>(G1)<\/th>(G7)<\/th>Sect. Density<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Black Hills - 143 Gr. ELX<\/a><\/td>24<\/td>2700<\/td>2557<\/td>2419<\/td>2285<\/td>2156<\/td>2030<\/td>2315<\/td>2076<\/td>1858<\/td>1658<\/td>1475<\/td>1308<\/td>-1.5<\/td>1.9<\/td>0<\/td>-7.9<\/td>-22.4<\/td>-44.4<\/td>0.637<\/td>0.32<\/td>0.293<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Federal MatchKing - 140 Gr. BTHP<\/a><\/td>24<\/td>2675<\/td>2509<\/td>2350<\/td>2196<\/td>2048<\/td>1905<\/td>2224<\/td>1957<\/td>1716<\/td>1499<\/td>1303<\/td>1128<\/td>-<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>-8.4<\/td>-23.9<\/td>-47.5<\/td>0.543<\/td>0.273<\/td>0.286<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sellier & Bellot - 140 Gr. FMJ<\/a><\/td>24<\/td>2,657<\/td>2,476<\/td>2,307<\/td>2,149<\/td>2,003<\/td>-<\/td>2,202<\/td>1,911<\/td>1,659<\/td>1,440<\/td>1,250<\/td>-<\/td>-<\/td>0<\/td>-3.7<\/td>-14<\/td>-31.8<\/td>-<\/td>0.518<\/td>0.26<\/td>0.287<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
140 Ballistic Tip (Nosler)<\/td>24<\/td>2650<\/td>2477<\/td>2310<\/td>2150<\/td>1997<\/td>-<\/td>2183<\/td>1907<\/td>1659<\/td>1437<\/td>1240<\/td>-<\/td>-1.5<\/td>0<\/td>-4.2<\/td>-14.9<\/td>-33.1<\/td>-<\/td>0.518<\/td>0.26<\/td>0.287<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hornady American Gunner - 140 Gr. BTHP<\/a><\/td>24<\/td>2690<\/td>2536<\/td>2388<\/td>2245<\/td>2106<\/td>1972<\/td>2249<\/td>2000<\/td>1773<\/td>1566<\/td>1379<\/td>1209<\/td>-1.5<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>-8.1<\/td>-23<\/td>-45.8<\/td>0.589<\/td>0.296<\/td>0.287<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Winchester Super-X - 129 Gr. 129 Power Pt.<\/a><\/td>24<\/td>2820<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>2277<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>0.263<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Black Hills - 147 Gr. ELD Match<\/a><\/td>24<\/td>2700<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>2380<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>0.301<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barnes VOR-TX - 120 Gr. TTSX<\/a><\/td>24<\/td>2910<\/td>2685<\/td>2470<\/td>2266<\/td>2071<\/td>1887<\/td>2257<\/td>1921<\/td>1626<\/td>1368<\/td>1143<\/td>949<\/td>-1.5<\/td>1.7<\/td>0<\/td>-7.4<\/td>-21.5<\/td>-43.8<\/td>0.419<\/td>0.211<\/td>0.245<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hornady Match - 147 Gr. ELD<\/a><\/td>24<\/td>2695<\/td>2567<\/td>2443<\/td>2323<\/td>2206<\/td>2092<\/td>2370<\/td>2151<\/td>1948<\/td>1761<\/td>1587<\/td>1428<\/td>-1.5<\/td>1.9<\/td>0<\/td>-7.7<\/td>-21.9<\/td>-43.2<\/td>0.713<\/td>0.358<\/td>0.301<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Federal Non-Typical - 140 Gr. SP<\/a><\/td>24<\/td>2750<\/td>2546<\/td>2350<\/td>2163<\/td>1985<\/td>1816<\/td>2351<\/td>2014<\/td>1717<\/td>1455<\/td>1225<\/td>1025<\/td>-<\/td>1.9<\/td>0<\/td>-8.3<\/td>-24<\/td>-48.4<\/td>0.446<\/td>0.224<\/td>0.286<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sellier & Bellot - 140 Gr. SP<\/a><\/td>24<\/td>2657<\/td>2419<\/td>2201<\/td>2003<\/td>1823<\/td>-<\/td>2202<\/td>1824<\/td>1511<\/td>1251<\/td>1037<\/td>-<\/td>-<\/td>0<\/td>-4<\/td>-15.2<\/td>-35.1<\/td>-<\/td>0.396<\/td>0.199<\/td>0.287<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Federal Gold Medal - 130 Gr. OTM<\/a><\/td>24<\/td>2875<\/td>2709<\/td>2550<\/td>2396<\/td>2247<\/td>2104<\/td>2386<\/td>2119<\/td>1877<\/td>1657<\/td>1457<\/td>1277<\/td>-<\/td>1.6<\/td>0<\/td>-6.9<\/td>-20<\/td>-40<\/td>0.569<\/td>0.286<\/td>0.265<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Winchester Match - 140 Gr. BTHP<\/a><\/td>24<\/td>2710<\/td>2556<\/td>2407<\/td>2263<\/td>2123<\/td>1989<\/td>2283<\/td>2030<\/td>1800<\/td>1592<\/td>1401<\/td>1230<\/td>-0.1<\/td>0<\/td>-3.8<\/td>-13.7<\/td>-30.3<\/td>-<\/td>0.59<\/td>0.296<\/td>0.286<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

6.5 Creedmoor Ballistic Profile<\/h3>\n

\"Hornady<\/p>\n

The 6.5 CM\u2019s metric name makes it sound exotic, but it was in fact developed in partnership by Hornady and Creedmoor Sports of Nebraska and Alabama, respectively. The cartridge was designed from its onset to offer several characteristics that would optimize it for long-distance target shooting and competition, including:<\/p>\n