Nosler Solid Base rifle bullets in 6.5mm, 140 grains, spitzer soft point (Nosler part no. 38052) bring back a trusted, field-proven bullet design reintroduced for today’s hunters and handloaders. Built on decades of proven performance, the Solid Base line delivers the accuracy, deep penetration, and reliable expansion hunters demand at a price that keeps premium performance accessible. This 6.5mm 140gr option pairs Nosler’s heavy boat-tail base with a Gen 5 tapered jacket and a dependable soft-point design for clean, ethical kills season after season.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is 6.5mm with a .264 in bullet diameter.
• Bullet weight is 140 grains in a spitzer soft point profile.
• Packaged 50 bullets per box.
• Carries a ballistic coefficient (G1) of 0.495 for a flatter trajectory.
• Overall length is approximately 1.285 in, useful as a seating-depth reference.
• Sectional density is 0.287, supporting deep penetration for its caliber.
• Built with a boat-tail base to reduce drag at extended ranges.
• Uses Nosler’s Gen 5 tapered jacket over a lead core for controlled, reliable expansion.
• This bullet is not a lead-free design, so it is not suited to hunts requiring lead-free ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Solid Base line built for? It’s a reintroduced, field-proven Nosler design built to deliver accurate, deep-penetrating, reliably expanding performance at an accessible price.

Is this bullet lead-free? No, the Solid Base 6.5mm 140gr soft point uses a traditional lead core and is not a lead-free design.

What is the bullet’s overall length, and why does it matter? It measures approximately 1.285 in, which is useful as a starting reference point when setting seating depth for your rifle.

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