For handloaders working up 6.5mm cartridges loads, the Nosler RDF Match 6.5mm 140gr Hollow Point Boat Tail Bullet (brand part no. 49824) from Nosler is a 140-grain RDF Hollow Point Boat Tail component bullet worth a look. RDF stands for Reduced Drag Factor, Nosler’s match line built from the ground up to produce exceptionally high ballistic coefficients for the flattest trajectory and least wind drift possible.

Key Specifications

• Bullet diameter is .264-inch, sized for 6.5mm cartridges.
• Weighs a nominal 140 grains.
• Bullet style is RDF Hollow Point Boat Tail.
• Sold boxed in quantities of 100 per box.
• Uses a meticulously optimized compound ogive paired with a long, drag-reducing boat tail for a sleek, high-BC form factor.
• RDF bullets are made with the smallest, most consistent meplats of any hollow point match line, so there’s no need to point or trim tips before loading.
• As a component bullet, it ships without cases, powder, or primers, ready to load into your own brass.
• Always cross-check current load data from the bullet manufacturer or a trusted reloading manual before working up a charge, since published data changes over time.
• It’s good practice to spot-check bullet weight and seating depth with calipers on a sample from the box before running a full loading session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this loaded ammunition? No, it’s a component bullet only; you’ll need your own cases, powder, and primers to load finished 6.5mm cartridges rounds.

What is this bullet best suited for? It’s a competition and long-range match bullet, built specifically to minimize wind drift and maximize shot-to-shot consistency.

Do these bullets need their tips pointed or trimmed before loading? No, Nosler’s RDF line already ships with the smallest, most consistent meplats of any hollow point match bullet, so extra tip prep isn’t needed.

Buy the Nosler RDF Match 6.5mm 140gr Hollow Point Boat Tail Bullet

Order the Nosler RDF Match 6.5mm 140gr Hollow Point Boat Tail Bullet from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, reliable shipping. Order from Nosler‘s reloading bullets selection and our Lubbock, Texas team can help you match the right component to your load.