Blackout Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 100gr Sierra Varminter Hollow Point, 20 Round Box

Blackout Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 100gr Sierra Varminter Hollow Point, 20 Round Box is stocked here in its 6.5 Creedmoor chambering. The detail below is what actually matters when you are choosing between loads.

Specifications

Cartridge	6.5 Creedmoor
Bullet weight	100 grain
Projectile	Conventional Varmint Hollow Point
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	GA65100VARM
Price	$44.99
Cost per round	$2.250

Terminal behaviour of the conventional varmint hollow point design

This is a designed to come apart quickly on small game at speed, which keeps ricochet risk low and puts energy into the target rather than through it.

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

Working with 6.5 CREEDMOOR

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. Expect real world variation against those figures. A chronograph and ten rounds will tell you more than any spec sheet.

Choosing this bullet weight

At 100 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 and cost per round

20 rounds at $44.99 works out at $2.250 per round. A box this size suits load development, hunting stock and defensive carry rather than high volume practice.

Compliance

Federal law does not class ammunition as a firearm, yet several states and cities restrict or licence ammunition shipments. You must be of legal age and eligible to possess ammunition at your delivery address. See our shipping and delivery page for the current detail.

Who this load suits

The question is not whether this is a good load, it is whether it is the right one for you. This suits small game and pest control where rapid energy transfer matters and over-penetration is a hazard. It is the wrong choice for large game.

Barrel length and 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.

Keeping it serviceable

Store it dry and cool, rotate oldest stock first, and check case necks for corrosion on anything that has sat a long time.

Related stock

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

Where 6.5 Creedmoor sits

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.

Pick the cartridge that fits the shooting you actually do, not the shooting you read about.

What arrives

What ships is sealed factory ammunition, stored indoors and rotated so the oldest stock moves first. Packing is chosen to stop cartridges moving inside the box.

New to this cartridge? Start with a single box. Barrel to barrel variation is real, and the only way to know how a load performs in your rifle is to shoot it.

Frequently asked questions

What rifle does 6.5 Creedmoor run in?

6.5 Creedmoor is normally chambered in a AR-10 or bolt platform with a 1:8 twist. 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 conventional varmint hollow point projectile suitable for what I am shooting?

It is a designed to come apart quickly on small game at speed, which keeps ricochet risk low and puts energy into the target rather than through it. Match that against your intended use before buying.

Why choose 100 grain?

Weight sets the trade between velocity and momentum. 100 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 $44.99, which is $2.250 per round.

Is this load in stock?

Yes. Everything on this page is held in stock and ships from the United States. Sold out lines are updated rather than left live.

What are the delivery restrictions?

They vary by state and sometimes by city, ranging from licensing requirements to outright prohibition. See the shipping page.

Can I reload this brass?

Most of our loaded ammunition uses reloadable boxer primed brass. Check the individual listing if you intend to reload, since some training and steel cased lines are not reloadable.

Do you sell components for this cartridge?

We stock projectiles and brass for several of our calibres alongside loaded ammunition. Check the projectiles and brass category for what is currently available.

Is this factory ammunition or reloaded?

Factory loaded ammunition from the manufacturer. We do not stock remanufactured or hand loaded product.