Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
Nosler Match Grade 6.5 Creedmoor ammo loads the 140-grain Custom Competition jacketed hollow point to 2650 feet per second and 2183 foot-pounds of muzzle energy — velocities that keep the bullet supersonic past 1,000 yards while the 0.529 G1 ballistic coefficient flattens trajectory and resists wind deflection. Built on Nosler Custom brass that’s neck-sized, chamfered, flash hole–trued, and length-checked before assembly, this factory load delivers the consistency competition shooters expect from handloads without the investment in dies, scales, and powder measures. Boxer primers and reloadable brass let you reclaim cases for future strings once you’ve confirmed zero and dope.
Load Profile
The Custom Competition JHP uses a boat-tail design with a 0.287 sectional density — enough mass to maintain velocity downrange while the open tip promotes uniform expansion in match-style loads. Nosler meters every powder charge to within a tenth of a grain, producing extreme spreads under 20 fps in factory testing. Brass cases undergo individual inspection for neck tension, flash hole concentricity, and overall length; any case outside tolerance gets rejected before the loading line. The result: ammunition that groups inside one MOA from factory barrels and holds half-MOA from custom precision rigs with match chambers.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 6.5 Creedmoor |
| Bullet weight | 140 Grains |
| Bullet type | Nosler Custom Competition Jacketed Hollow Point |
| Muzzle velocity | 2650 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 2183 ft·lbs |
| Rounds/box | 20 |
| Case | Nosler Custom Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| G1 ballistic coefficient | 0.529 |
| Sectional density | 0.287 |
| Intended use | Range & Target |
| Manufacturer | Nosler |
This load sits in the middle of the 6.5 Creedmoor velocity window — fast enough to minimize time of flight and wind drift without overpressure in SAAMI-spec chambers. For PRS-style matches, F-Class competitions, or load development baseline strings, it bridges the gap between bulk practice ammo and custom handloads. More on competitive precision rifles and match ammunition in our 6.5 Creedmoor ammo category.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Observe the four rules of firearm safety at all times: treat every gun as loaded, never point at anything you’re not willing to destroy, finger off trigger until sights are on target, know your target and what lies beyond.
- Verify current state and local restrictions on ammunition sales and possession before ordering — some jurisdictions require permits, background checks, or impose caliber-specific bans.
- This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm under Proposition 65. Use adequate ventilation when shooting indoors; wash hands after handling ammunition.
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