Description
Federal Trophy Copper 6.5 PRC 120 grain (Federal part no. P65PRCTC1) pairs a copper, polymer-tipped bullet with one of the newer long-range hunting cartridges. Federal says the bullet retains up to 99 percent of its weight for deep penetration on a wide range of medium and big game. A tipped cavity is tuned for expansion across a broad range of velocities, and the grooved shank is designed to improve accuracy in different rifles. The load leaves the muzzle at 3050 fps, and the box holds 20 rounds.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is 6.5 PRC, the cartridge designation printed on Federal’s page.
- Bullet weight is 120 grains, a lighter bullet that helps drive a high muzzle speed.
- The bullet is the Trophy Copper, a copper, polymer-tipped design with a boat-tail.
- Muzzle velocity is 3050 fps, giving a flat trajectory for long-range hunting.
- Muzzle energy is 2478 foot-pounds, from Federal’s published ballistics table.
- The ballistic coefficient is .497, which helps the bullet resist wind drift and drop.
- Bullet length is 1.400 inches, as listed by Federal.
- Federal lists a terminal performance minimum velocity of 1800 fps, the impact speed at which the bullet is designed to keep expanding.
- Weight retention reaches up to 99 percent, which Federal credits to the copper construction for deep penetration.
- Each box holds 20 rounds of 6.5 PRC Trophy Copper.
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is the Trophy Copper bullet made for? Federal describes it as suited to a wide range of medium and big game, with copper construction that retains up to 99 percent of its weight. Its page lists the usage as big game and long range.
How does the bullet expand? Federal says the tipped bullet cavity is optimized for expansion across a broad velocity range, with a terminal performance minimum velocity of 1800 fps.
How many rounds are in the box? The box holds 20 rounds of 6.5 PRC with the 120 grain Trophy Copper bullet.
Buy the Federal Trophy Copper 6.5 PRC 120gr
Load up for elk season or a long-range deer hunt with Trophy Copper in 6.5 PRC. See our other rifle ammunition here, and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.
Additional Information
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5 PRC |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.99 |
| Grains | 120 gr |
| Length | 8.3500 |
| Manufacturer | Federal Ammunition |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P65PRCTC1 |
| Shipping Weight | 1.351 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 604544670592 |







