Federal Classic Hunter ammunition in 6.5mm Creedmoor (brand part no. P65CRDBTSX1) is a hunting camp staple for shooters who want a dependable big-game round. Federal backs this load with the quality control shooters expect from a name they already trust. At the heart of this load is the 130 gr bullet with a Barnes TSX design, matched to the 6.5mm Creedmoor platform shooters already run. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this is the Federal load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5mm Creedmoor, a newer-generation design engineered for today’s long-range hunting rifles.
• The bullet weighs 130 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Barnes TSX design, designed for reliable expansion on game.
• The case is Nickel-Plated Brass, the standard for reliable extraction and smooth reloading.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at approximately 2825 fps, for authoritative energy on target at practical ranges.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to work with before needing to reorder.
• Cost works out to about $2.48 per round, affordable enough to shoot as much as you train.
• The box ships at approximately 1.25 lbs, worth knowing before you check out on a multi-box order.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is the brass reloadable? The case is nickel-plated brass, which handloaders can typically resize and reload for repeat use.

How fast does this 6.5mm Creedmoor load run? It’s rated at approximately 2825 fps at the muzzle, giving a sense of the energy and trajectory to expect.

Buy the Federal Classic Hunter 6.5mm Creedmoor 130 gr Barnes TSX, 20-Round Box

Grab a case if you shoot it regularly, or a box to see how it patterns and cycles through your gun first. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.