Blackout Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 130gr Lehigh Controlled Chaos, 20 Round Box

This listing covers the Blackout Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 130gr Lehigh Controlled Chaos, 20 Round Box. Rather than repeat the box copy, the sections below set out what the projectile does and where 6.5 Creedmoor fits.

Specifications

Cartridge	6.5 Creedmoor
Bullet weight	130 grain
Projectile	Solid Copper Fragmenting
Bullet diameter	.264
Typical muzzle velocity	2,700 to 3,000 fps
Usual twist rate	1:8
Platform	AR-10 or bolt
Rounds per pack	20
SKU	GA65130LCC
Price	$57.99
Cost per round	$2.900

Also in 6.5 Creedmoor: Blackout Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 140gr Berger Hybrid Target, 20 Round Box, Blackout Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 142gr Sierra MatchKing, 20 Round Box and Blackout Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 85gr Sierra Varminter Hollow Point, 20 Round Box.

Terminal behaviour of the solid copper fragmenting design

This is a sheds petals into separate wound paths on impact while the base continues forward, giving multiple channels plus penetration from a single projectile.

The number on the box tells you mass, not behaviour. Jacket design, alloy and geometry are what determine the wound channel.

What 6.5 CREEDMOOR is good at

High ballistic coefficient bullets hold velocity downrange, which is why it displaced .308 for competition.

Muzzle velocity for 6.5 Creedmoor typically runs 2,700 to 3,000 fps, from a AR-10 or bolt platform with a 1:8 twist. Published figures are a starting point, not a specification; chronograph your own rifle before you trust a number.

Choosing this bullet weight

At 130 grain this is on the lighter side for 6.5 Creedmoor. Lighter bullets leave the muzzle faster and shoot flatter, which helps on smaller targets and at distance, but they bleed velocity sooner and depend more on impact speed to do their job.

Pack size

20 rounds at $57.99 works out at $2.900 per round. A box this size suits load development, hunting stock and defensive carry rather than high volume practice.

Compliance

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Intended use

Before buying, be honest about the use case. This suits hunters and defensive shooters who want rapid energy transfer and multiple wound paths rather than a single clean channel.

Before you trust the box velocity

Velocity scales with barrel length, and the effect is largest on lighter, faster bullets. Check what your own barrel actually delivers. For 6.5 Creedmoor specifically, expect 2,700 to 3,000 fps as the published band and treat your own chronograph as the authority.

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Browse 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition for other weights and projectile types, or run your setup through the ballistics calculator.

6.5 Creedmoor against the alternatives

Against .308 Winchester it wins on wind drift and retained velocity while giving up frontal area and some bullet choice. Against .260 Remington the difference is mostly brass availability rather than ballistics.

None of that makes one cartridge better in the abstract. It makes them better at different jobs, and the job is yours to define.

Frequently asked questions

What platform suits 6.5 Creedmoor?

A AR-10 or bolt with a 1:8 twist is the usual setup. High ballistic coefficient bullets hold velocity downrange, which is why it displaced .308 for competition.

How fast does 6.5 Creedmoor run?

Around 2,700 to 3,000 fps at the muzzle, though your barrel will give you its own number.

Is the solid copper fragmenting projectile suitable for what I am shooting?

It is a sheds petals into separate wound paths on impact while the base continues forward, giving multiple channels plus penetration from a single projectile. Match that against your intended use before buying.

Why choose 130 grain?

Weight sets the trade between velocity and momentum. 130 grain is one point on that curve; the right pick depends on your barrel, your distance and your target rather than on the number itself.

What is in the pack?

20 rounds at $57.99, which is $2.900 per round.