Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
Nosler Trophy Grade 6.5 Grendel ammo loads a 129-grain AccuBond Long Range (ABLR) bonded polymer-tip bullet into Nosler Custom brass, delivering controlled expansion and high ballistic coefficients for medium-game hunters working beyond 300 yards. The 6.5 Grendel cartridge — a necked-down 6.8 SPC case — was designed for AR-15 platforms chambered in intermediate cartridges that balance mild recoil with downrange energy. Each round in this 20-count box is hand-inspected during packaging, boxer-primed, non-corrosive, and suited to reloading after firing.
Built for the Box
The AccuBond Long Range bullet bonds its lead core to a tapered copper-alloy jacket, preventing core-jacket separation on impact while maintaining a sleek secant ogive for high BC performance. Nosler engineers the polymer tip to initiate expansion at lower velocities — an advantage when 6.5 Grendel loads drop below 1,800 fps at distance. Nosler Custom brass is weight-sorted and flash-hole deburred before final assembly.
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 6.5 Grendel |
| Bullet weight | 129 grain |
| Bullet type | AccuBond Long Range bonded polymer tip |
| Rounds/box | 20 |
| Case | Nosler Custom brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | Non-corrosive |
| Intended use | Medium-game hunting |
| Manufacturer | Nosler |
This load suits hunters running 6.5 Grendel ammo in bolt-action or gas-impingement platforms chambered for the cartridge, typically with 18–24-inch barrels.
Who It’s For
Trophy Grade 6.5 Grendel 129gr ABLR fits whitetail, hog, and pronghorn hunters who need consistent expansion at ranges where lighter-for-caliber bullets lose energy. The bonded-core construction holds together on shoulder shots and angled presentations. Reloadable brass extends per-round cost for shooters who process their own ammunition.
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.
- Treat every firearm as if it is loaded; keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times (Four Rules of Firearms Safety).
- Verify current state and local laws governing ammunition purchases and possession in your jurisdiction before ordering.
- This ammunition contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm (Prop 65). Use adequate ventilation when shooting indoors; wash hands after handling ammunition or spent brass.
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