6.5 Creedmoor +Peak
Federal's higher-pressure Peak Alloy case pushes a heavier bullet about 200 fps faster than standard 6.5 CM. This Gold Medal load is a match (target) bullet, so pick a +Peak hunting bullet for game.
Good for: Deer/hog
A typical factory load is a 153 gr Sierra MatchKing bullet at about 2,900 ft/s, with roughly 2,857 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
153 grSierra MatchKingMuzzle speed
2,900 ft/sMuzzle energy
2,857 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.70typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:81:7.5 ideal for 153 grPractical range
Target load · 500+ ydPoint-blank range
296 yd6" vital zoneRecommended platform
Standard rifle, 7–8 lbModerate recoil; snappy in an ultralightOn the Hunting Rifle Cartridges chart
Made to hunt
Federal's higher-pressure Peak Alloy case pushes a heavier bullet about 200 fps faster than standard 6.5 CM. This Gold Medal load is a match (target) bullet, so pick a +Peak hunting bullet for game.
Typical load
153 grSierra MatchKing
Typical muzzle fps
2,900ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
2,857ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.70typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:81:7.5 ideal for 153 gr
Effective ethical range
Target load · 500+ yd
MPBR
296 yd6" vital zone · Near zero 26 yd · Far zero 252 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 296 yd · Sight-in @100 2.61" high
Recommended platform
Standard rifle, 7–8 lbModerate recoil; snappy in an ultralight
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.