The Federal Gold Medal 6.5 Creedmoor 140gr SMK (brand part no. GM65CRD1) puts Federal’s flagship match ammunition behind one of the most respected long-range bullets in the sport, the Sierra MatchKing. Federal Ammunition builds Gold Medal around benchrest-quality primers, specially formulated propellant, and a uniform match jacket, so every round leaves the barrel with the same velocity and the same point of impact. The 140-grain SMK is a boat-tail hollow point engineered purely for ballistic consistency and a high ballistic coefficient, not for hunting-style expansion. In rifle ammunition built for the target and the podium, this 6.5 Creedmoor load is the choice for shooters who need to trust the tenth shot as much as the first.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5mm Creedmoor, a favorite for long-range precision and manageable recoil.
• The bullet is a 140-grain Sierra MatchKing (SMK) boat-tail hollow point, built for accuracy rather than expansion.
• A uniform match jacket holds tight bullet-to-bullet consistency, tightening groups at distance.
• Muzzle velocity reaches 2675 fps, supporting a flat trajectory to long range.
• Cases are Federal brass, machined for consistent chambering and reloading.
• A specially formulated propellant maintains uniform charge weights for shot-to-shot velocity consistency.
• The benchrest-quality Gold Medal primer delivers reliable, consistent ignition round after round.
• Gold Medal is Federal’s dedicated competition ammunition line, built specifically for match shooters.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, suited for a match string or a serious range session.
• Cost works out to about $1.94 per round, in line with premium match-grade ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SMK bullet designed to expand? No, the Sierra MatchKing is a match-grade boat-tail hollow point built for accuracy and consistency, not hunting-style expansion.

What is Gold Medal ammunition built for? Gold Medal is Federal’s dedicated competition line, pairing a Sierra MatchKing bullet with benchrest-quality primers and specially formulated propellant for consistent long-range accuracy.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of 140-grain 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition.

Buy Federal Gold Medal 6.5 Creedmoor 140gr SMK

Match shooting rewards the rifle and the ammunition that never varies, and Gold Medal is built to be the constant in that equation. Load up before your next match or long-range session and let the SMK do what it was designed for. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.