Blackout Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 122gr Lehigh Controlled Chaos, 20 Round Box

Blackout Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 122gr Lehigh Controlled Chaos, 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	122 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	GA65122LCC
Price	$47.99
Cost per round	$2.400

Projectile construction

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.

It is worth separating weight from construction when comparing loads. They are independent variables, and construction is the one that decides outcome.

6.5 Creedmoor background

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.

Why this grain weight

At 122 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.

What you get for the money

20 rounds at $47.99 works out at $2.400 per round. A box this size suits load development, hunting stock and defensive carry rather than high volume practice.

Before you order

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.

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

Barrel length changes the numbers. Short barrels give up velocity that light bullets in particular depend on, so a load that performs from 20 inches may disappoint from 16. For 6.5 Creedmoor specifically, expect 2,700 to 3,000 fps as the published band and treat your own chronograph as the authority.

Storing ammunition

Storage is simple: stable temperature, low humidity, original packaging where possible. Attics and car boots are the two places that quietly ruin ammunition.

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.

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

What we ship

We stock factory loaded ammunition only, no remanufactured or reloaded product. Stock is stored indoors, rotated oldest first, and packed to keep projectiles protected on the way to you.

Test one box before buying in quantity. Two rifles of the same model can prefer different loads, and there is no way to predict which from a spec sheet.

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 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 122 grain?

Weight sets the trade between velocity and momentum. 122 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 $47.99, which is $2.400 per round.

Do you actually have this in stock?

Yes, this is held stock rather than drop shipped, and the listing comes down when it sells out.

Can you ship this to my state?

In most cases yes, though several states and cities restrict ammunition shipments or require a licence. Our shipping page lists current restrictions.

Do you offer bulk pricing?

Larger pack sizes carry a lower cost per round, which is listed on each product page so you can compare directly rather than doing the arithmetic yourself.

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.

Do you sell remanufactured ammunition?

No. Everything listed is sealed factory ammunition.