Description
The Sellier & Bellot 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Soft Point (SP) ammunition is a reliable and budget-friendly choice for hunters. Manufactured since 1825, this Czech-based company is known for its quality components, including reloadable brass cases and non-corrosive Boxer primers.
Specifications
- Ammunition type: Centerfire rifle
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Bullet type: Soft Point (SP). A traditional soft lead core with a semi-jacketed design for reliable expansion on medium game.
- Bullet weight: 140 grains
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
Performance
- Accuracy: This ammunition is praised as a budget-friendly option that delivers impressive accuracy.
- In a test with a 22-inch barrel, average groupings of around 1 inch at 100 yards were achieved.
- Velocity: Advertised at 2657 feet per second (fps), though actual tests with a 22-inch barrel showed an average velocity closer to 2520–2578 fps. This indicates the advertised velocity likely is based on a longer barrel.
- Terminal performance: The soft point bullet is designed for reliable expansion and good penetration, which transfers energy effectively and minimizes exit wounds, helping to preserve meat quality.
- Trajectory: With a good zero, you can expect a manageable bullet drop. For example, zeroed at 100 yards, the drop is about -14.6 inches at 300 yards.
