Nosler Ballistic Tip 6.5 PRC 140gr Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Ballistic Tip
Nosler Ballistic Tip 6.5 PRC 140gr Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Ballistic Tip
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2900 fps | 2615 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2853 fps | 2531 ft-lb | -0.7" |
| 50 yds | 2807 fps | 2451 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 75 yds | 2762 fps | 2372 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2717 fps | 2296 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2672 fps | 2221 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 150 yds | 2628 fps | 2149 ft-lb | -1.0" |
| 175 yds | 2585 fps | 2078 ft-lb | -1.9" |
| 200 yds | 2542 fps | 2009 ft-lb | -3.2" |
| 225 yds | 2499 fps | 1942 ft-lb | -4.8" |
| 250 yds | 2457 fps | 1877 ft-lb | -6.8" |
| 275 yds | 2415 fps | 1813 ft-lb | -9.1" |
| 300 yds | 2373 fps | 1752 ft-lb | -11.8" |
| 325 yds | 2332 fps | 1691 ft-lb | -14.9" |
| 350 yds | 2291 fps | 1633 ft-lb | -18.4" |
| 375 yds | 2251 fps | 1576 ft-lb | -22.3" |
| 400 yds | 2211 fps | 1520 ft-lb | -26.6" |
| 425 yds | 2171 fps | 1466 ft-lb | -31.4" |
| 450 yds | 2132 fps | 1414 ft-lb | -36.6" |
| 475 yds | 2094 fps | 1363 ft-lb | -42.3" |
| 500 yds | 2055 fps | 1314 ft-lb | -48.5" |
Product Overview
The Nosler Ballistic Tip 6.5 PRC 140gr is a proven hunting load designed for effective terminal performance on medium game. With a muzzle velocity of 2,900 fps and 2,614 ft-lbs of energy, combined with a 0.509 G1 ballistic coefficient, this ammunition delivers the flat trajectory and reliable expansion that deer and antelope hunters need. The polymer tip initiates rapid, uniform expansion while the boat tail design enhances long-range accuracy.
Deer hunters who prefer a traditional expanding bullet design will appreciate the Ballistic Tip's decades of proven field performance. The heavily jacketed base acts as a platform for consistent mushroom formation, while the tapered jacket ensures maximum energy transfer at typical hunting distances. This design has accounted for countless clean, one-shot kills on deer-sized game across North America.
Hunters who reload their own ammunition will recognize the Ballistic Tip as one of Nosler's flagship bullets, now available in premium factory loads. The 140gr weight provides an excellent balance of velocity and retained energy for the 6.5 PRC, making it effective from close brush shots out to 400 yards. Nosler's premium brass cases are fully reloadable for handloaders who want to develop their own loads.
- Decades of proven hunting performance on deer-sized game
- Rapid, uniform expansion from polymer tip design
- Boat tail enhances long-range accuracy
- Good BC (0.509) for hunting applications
- Premium Nosler brass cases are reloadable
- May expand too rapidly for larger game like elk at close range
- Premium pricing compared to budget hunting loads
- Polymer tip can be damaged in tubular magazines (though rarely used with bolt rifles)
- Not as aerodynamic as match-oriented bullets
All Nosler Ballistic Tip 6.5 PRC 140gr Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Basin Outdoors | 200 | $471.59 | $0.00 | $471.59 | $2.36 |
| Black Basin Outdoors | 100 | $254.16 | $0.00 | $254.16 | $2.54 |
| Black Basin Outdoors | 20 | $56.56 | $10.99 | $67.55 | $3.38 |