Hornady American Whitetail 6.5 PRC 129gr SST Ammo, 20-Round Box

Hornady American Whitetail 6.5 PRC ammunition (part no. 81624) loads a 129-grain SST bullet, bringing an affordable deer-hunting option to one of Hornady’s own modern long-range cartridge designs. Hornady built the American Whitetail line around the idea that 6.5 PRC’s flat trajectory and long-range capability should not require premium big-game pricing for a hunter who is simply after deer. The SST’s polymer tip initiates rapid, consistent expansion on impact, and 6.5 PRC’s inherent accuracy and retained energy at distance make follow-up shots less of a concern than with older cartridges. Twenty rounds to the box, this is rifle ammunition built for hunters who want a modern cartridge without a modern price tag.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5 PRC, a modern, flat-shooting long-range cartridge developed by Hornady.
• The bullet weighs 129 grains, a proven deer-hunting weight for this caliber.
• The bullet is Hornady’s SST, a polymer-tip design built for rapid, consistent expansion.
• The polymer tip initiates expansion instantly on impact for a quick, humane kill.
• Cases are brass, built for consistent ignition and reliable extraction.
• Hornady builds this under its American Whitetail line, priced specifically for deer hunters.
• Hornady packages this load 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case, for hunters and dealers buying in volume.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to zero and still head into the field.
• Cost runs about $2.00 a round, accessible pricing for a modern long-range cartridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes 6.5 PRC different from 6.5 Creedmoor? 6.5 PRC uses a larger case for higher velocity and more retained energy at distance, at the cost of slightly more recoil.

Does the SST bullet expand reliably at 6.5 PRC velocities? Yes, the polymer tip is designed to initiate expansion instantly on impact across typical 6.5 PRC hunting velocities.

Is American Whitetail a good value compared to premium 6.5 PRC ammo? Yes, it brings genuine SST bullet performance to a deer-hunting price point below Hornady’s premium lines.

Buy Hornady American Whitetail 6.5 PRC 129gr Ammo

6.5 PRC brings modern long-range capability to the deer stand, and this load keeps that performance affordable. Zero your rifle and stretch your effective range with confidence. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.