The Federal Terminal Ascent 6.5 Creedmoor 130gr load (Federal part no. P65CRDTA1) is built around a 130-grain bullet and rated at 2800 fps at the muzzle. Bonded construction penetrates deep on close targets, while the patented Slipstream polymer tip starts expansion at velocities 200 fps lower than comparable designs, according to Federal. The long, sleek bullet carries an extremely high ballistic coefficient, and AccuChannel groove technology is there to improve accuracy and cut drag. A copper shank and bonded lead core retain weight for deep penetration, and a Gold Medal primer rounds out the load. This Federal box holds 20 rounds, enough for a sight-in and a day afield.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is 6.5 Creedmoor, a long-range favorite in both hunting and precision rifles.
• Bullet weight is 130 grains, the weight Federal chose to balance trajectory and downrange energy in this chambering.
• Federal lists the bullet as Terminal Ascent, a bonded bullet with a Slipstream polymer tip and AccuChannel grooves.
• Federal rates muzzle velocity at 2800 fps, which sets the trajectory this load is built around.
• Muzzle energy is listed at 2,263 ft-lbs, a useful baseline for judging the load against the game you hunt.
• The ballistic coefficient is .532 (G1) with a G7 value of .263, a measure of how well the bullet resists drag in flight.
• Bullet length is 1.421 inches, a dimension worth checking against your magazine length and barrel twist.
• Federal’s ballistic table shows 2305 fps at 300 yards, a reference point for mid-range shots.
• Velocity at 500 yards is listed at 2005 fps, a reference for planning your longest shots.
• Each box contains 20 rounds, which suits sighting in and a full trip afield.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does the 6.5 Creedmoor 130gr load use? It is a bonded bullet with a patented Slipstream polymer tip, AccuChannel groove technology, a copper shank and a bonded lead core, loaded with a Gold Medal primer.

What velocity does this 6.5 Creedmoor load deliver? Federal rates it at 2800 fps and 2,263 ft-lbs at the muzzle, and its published table shows 2005 fps at 500 yards.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition.

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