Federal Fusion 6.5mm Grendel 120gr SP Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • SP
Federal Fusion 6.5mm Grendel 120gr SP Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • SP
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2600 fps | 1801 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2534 fps | 1712 ft-lb | -0.6" |
| 50 yds | 2471 fps | 1627 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 75 yds | 2408 fps | 1545 ft-lb | +0.2" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2346 fps | 1467 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2285 fps | 1392 ft-lb | -0.6" |
| 150 yds | 2225 fps | 1319 ft-lb | -1.5" |
| 175 yds | 2165 fps | 1250 ft-lb | -3.0" |
| 200 yds | 2107 fps | 1183 ft-lb | -4.8" |
| 225 yds | 2050 fps | 1120 ft-lb | -7.2" |
| 250 yds | 1993 fps | 1059 ft-lb | -10.1" |
| 275 yds | 1937 fps | 1000 ft-lb | -13.5" |
| 300 yds | 1883 fps | 945 ft-lb | -17.5" |
| 325 yds | 1829 fps | 892 ft-lb | -22.2" |
| 350 yds | 1777 fps | 841 ft-lb | -27.4" |
| 375 yds | 1725 fps | 793 ft-lb | -33.4" |
| 400 yds | 1675 fps | 748 ft-lb | -40.1" |
| 425 yds | 1626 fps | 705 ft-lb | -47.5" |
| 450 yds | 1578 fps | 664 ft-lb | -55.8" |
| 475 yds | 1532 fps | 625 ft-lb | -65.0" |
| 500 yds | 1487 fps | 589 ft-lb | -75.1" |
Product Overview
Federal Fusion 6.5mm Grendel drives a 120-grain bonded soft point bullet at 2,600 fps, delivering 1,801 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The Fusion bullet uses an electrochemical process to molecularly bond the copper jacket to the lead core, preventing separation on impact. The G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.34 reflects the traditional soft point profile rather than a streamlined polymer tip design.
Federal developed Fusion specifically for deer hunters who wanted premium terminal performance without premium prices. The bonding process allows the bullet to retain weight as it expands, creating a larger wound channel while still penetrating to vitals. Unlike lead-core bullets with mechanical locks, the molecular bond holds even when the bullet strikes heavy bone. This matters for quartering shots on whitetail where the bullet must punch through shoulder before reaching the chest cavity.
Deer hunting inside 250 yards is the target application. The soft point expands reliably at Grendel velocities while the bonded construction handles close-range impacts where velocity remains high. Hunters using 6.5 Grendel AR-15s in tree stands or ground blinds will find Fusion delivers the terminal performance the cartridge is capable of. The brass cases also make this a reloadable platform for hunters who develop their own loads.
- Electrochemical bonding fuses the jacket to the core at a molecular level, preventing the separation that can occur with conventional soft points
- Fusion pricing sits below premium hunting ammunition while delivering terminal performance that matches or exceeds pricier options
- The 120-grain weight provides sufficient mass for deer-sized game while maintaining velocity in the Grendel's performance envelope
- Skived nose design initiates expansion reliably even at the lower velocities encountered at extended range
- The traditional soft point design produces a 0.34 BC, resulting in more drop and drift than polymer-tipped hunting bullets
- Bonded construction is optimized for medium game—this bullet is overkill for varmints and may not expand adequately on smaller targets
- Soft point profile can hang up in some AR-15 feed ramps, particularly with tighter chambers
- Limited to hunting applications; the expanding bullet design is not legal for competition or suitable for practice
All Federal Fusion 6.5mm Grendel 120gr SP Ammo Prices
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