Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
The Nosler Trophy Grade 6.5 PRC 140-grain AccuBond load is 6.5 PRC ammo engineered for hunters who need controlled expansion and deep penetration on medium to large game. The 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge, introduced by Hornady in 2018 and quickly adopted by Nosler for their Trophy Grade line, bridges the gap between the 6.5 Creedmoor and traditional magnum cartridges — offering flat trajectory and high ballistic coefficients in a standard-length action. This load exits the muzzle at 2900 feet per second with 2614 foot-pounds of energy, carrying a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.509 and a sectional density of 0.287. Nosler hand-inspects each round during packaging and uses their proprietary bonding process to marry a copper-alloy jacket to a lead-alloy core, eliminating voids that cause premature fragmentation. The white polymer tip resists deformation in the magazine and initiates expansion on impact, while the bonded core holds together through heavy bone and dense tissue. You get reloadable Nosler Custom brass cases with Boxer primers, non-corrosive propellant, and a production-run tolerance that holds minute-of-angle accuracy in most precision rifles chambered for the cartridge.
Performance at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 6.5 PRC |
| Bullet weight | 140 grains |
| Bullet type | Nosler AccuBond bonded polymer tip |
| Muzzle velocity | 2900 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 2614 ft-lbs |
| G1 ballistic coefficient | 0.509 |
| Sectional density | 0.287 |
| Rounds per box | 20 |
| Case | Nosler Custom brass, reloadable |
| Primer | Boxer, non-corrosive |
| Intended use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Nosler |
The AccuBond bonded-core design holds 60-70% of its original weight through heavy shoulder shots on elk and the polymer tip drives expansion at velocities from 1800 fps out to 2900 fps at the muzzle. Nosler engineers the lead-alloy core to mushroom predictably while the copper jacket stays bonded through hydraulic shock, preventing the core separation that causes penciling in traditional cup-and-core bullets. For hunters running bolt-action rifles in 6.5 PRC — Browning X-Bolt, Christensen Arms Ridgeline, Seekins Havak — this load pairs flat trajectory with terminal performance on game from pronghorn to bull elk at ranges past 400 yards. Browse more precision hunting loads in our 6.5 PRC 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.
- Follow the four universal rules of firearm safety at all times
- Verify ammunition compatibility with your firearm’s chambering — 6.5 PRC headstamps only
- This product contains lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm (Prop 65)
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