Blackout Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 140gr Berger Hybrid Target, 20 Round Box

The Blackout Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 140gr Berger Hybrid Target, 20 Round Box is a 6.5 Creedmoor load held in stock. What follows is the practical version: construction, velocity, and who it suits.

Specifications

Cartridge	6.5 Creedmoor
Bullet weight	140 grain
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	GA65140BHT
Price	$45.99
Cost per round	$2.300

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. Treat any published velocity as indicative. Your barrel will give you a different number, and that number is the one that matters.

Choosing this bullet weight

At 140 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 $45.99 works out at $2.300 per round. A box this size suits load development, hunting stock and defensive carry rather than high volume practice.

Compliance

Shipping rules for ammunition vary by state and sometimes by city. Some destinations require a licence, an approved recipient, or refuse delivery entirely. Check before you order rather than after. See our shipping and delivery page for the current detail.

Is this the right load for you

The question is not whether this is a good load, it is whether it is the right one for you. 6.5 Creedmoor suits long range precision and lighter recoil hunting.

Barrel length matters

The same load behaves differently across barrel lengths. If you run a short barrel, verify performance rather than assuming it carries over. For 6.5 Creedmoor specifically, expect 2,700 to 3,000 fps as the published band and treat your own chronograph as the authority.

How to store this

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

See also

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

How 6.5 Creedmoor compares

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.

There is no universally correct answer here, only a correct answer for a given rifle, distance and target.

What we ship

Every load leaving here is factory ammunition from the manufacturer, not repackaged or remanufactured stock. Lots are stored indoors at stable temperature and packed so bullet tips are not knocking against each other in transit.

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.

Is the published 6.5 Creedmoor velocity accurate?

It is indicative. Expect 2,700 to 3,000 fps as a range, and verify with a chronograph.

Why choose 140 grain?

Weight sets the trade between velocity and momentum. 140 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 $45.99, which is $2.300 per round.

Is this a backorder?

No. This is stocked inventory, not a backorder or a pre-sale.

Are there places you cannot ship ammunition?

Yes. A number of states and municipalities restrict or licence ammunition delivery. Check the shipping page for the current list before ordering.

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.

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.

Will this arrive in original packaging?

Yes, in the manufacturer’s packaging, boxed so nothing shifts on the way to you.