Norma 6.5mm Creedmoor Whitetail 140gr SP Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • SP
Norma 6.5mm Creedmoor Whitetail 140gr SP Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • SP
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2657 fps | 2195 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2596 fps | 2096 ft-lb | -0.6" |
| 50 yds | 2537 fps | 2002 ft-lb | -0.1" |
| 75 yds | 2479 fps | 1912 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2422 fps | 1824 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2365 fps | 1740 ft-lb | -0.5" |
| 150 yds | 2309 fps | 1658 ft-lb | -1.4" |
| 175 yds | 2254 fps | 1580 ft-lb | -2.7" |
| 200 yds | 2200 fps | 1505 ft-lb | -4.4" |
| 225 yds | 2146 fps | 1432 ft-lb | -6.6" |
| 250 yds | 2093 fps | 1362 ft-lb | -9.3" |
| 275 yds | 2041 fps | 1295 ft-lb | -12.4" |
| 300 yds | 1989 fps | 1230 ft-lb | -16.1" |
| 325 yds | 1938 fps | 1169 ft-lb | -20.3" |
| 350 yds | 1889 fps | 1109 ft-lb | -25.1" |
| 375 yds | 1840 fps | 1052 ft-lb | -30.5" |
| 400 yds | 1792 fps | 998 ft-lb | -36.5" |
| 425 yds | 1744 fps | 946 ft-lb | -43.3" |
| 450 yds | 1698 fps | 897 ft-lb | -50.7" |
| 475 yds | 1653 fps | 849 ft-lb | -58.9" |
| 500 yds | 1609 fps | 805 ft-lb | -67.9" |
Product Overview
Norma's 6.5mm Creedmoor 140gr SP brings old-school effectiveness to modern ballistic performance. This isn't another plastic-tipped marketing gimmick – it's a purpose-built hunting round that delivers 2361 ft-lbs of raw energy through a traditional soft point design. That combination of classic engineering and contemporary power means you're getting proven terminal performance without sacrificing the long-range capability that made the 6.5 Creedmoor famous.
In the field, this load demonstrates why soft points have endured for generations. The 140-grain bullet drives deep into vital zones, creating reliable expansion without the fragmentation issues that sometimes plague more complex designs. That matters when you're tracking blood trails through thick brush or need complete penetration on quartering shots. When that mature buck steps out at 200 yards, you won't be second-guessing your ammunition's ability to punch through shoulder bone and find vital organs.
Consider this your answer to the "one load" question for hunting season. The controlled expansion at 2657 fps means clean kills on deer-sized game without excessive meat damage, yet it carries enough punch for elk inside 300 yards. Those same attributes make it deadly effective on black bear over bait or shooting lanes. But perhaps most importantly, it's the kind of ammunition that builds confidence through real-world results – because when the moment of truth arrives, theoretical ballistics take a backseat to putting meat in the freezer.
- Delivers exceptional knockdown power with 2361 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, making it particularly effective for larger whitetail at moderate ranges
- Traditional soft point design ensures reliable expansion without the complexity or cost of polymer-tipped bullets
- Balanced velocity profile reduces meat damage while maintaining sufficient penetration for quartering shots
- Practical accuracy meets the needs of hunters who split time between practice and field use
- Standard soft point design shows more drop in crosswinds compared to specialized long-range options
- Moderate velocity requires more holdover adjustment past 300 yards than faster alternatives
- Jack-of-all-trades design may underwhelm shooters focused purely on target applications
Similar Products Compared
| PRODUCT | WEIGHT | TYPE | VELOCITY | ENERGY | BC | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 gr | SP | 2657 fps | 2361 ft-lbs | 0.373 |
$1.13
400 Rounds
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| 140 gr | ELD | 2710 fps | 2283 ft-lbs | 0.326 |
$1.74
200 Rounds
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| 140 gr | FMJBT | 2600 fps | 2101 ft-lbs | 0.256 |
$1.04
200 Rounds
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| 156 gr | SP | 2444 fps | 2069 ft-lbs | 0.456 |
$0.93
500 Rounds
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| 131 gr | SP | 2740 fps | 2183 ft-lbs | 0.389 |
$0.91
500 Rounds
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| 129 gr | SP | 2820 fps | 2277 ft-lbs | 0.445 |
$1.30
200 Rounds
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| 143 gr | PT | 2700 fps | 2315 ft-lbs | 0.625 |
$1.65
200 Rounds
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All Norma 6.5mm Creedmoor Whitetail 140gr SP Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Ammo | 400 | $405.00 | $46.99 | $451.99 | $1.13 |
| Sentry Ammo | 400 | $438.73 | $13.99 | $452.72 | $1.13 |
| Black Basin Outdoors | 400 | $453.04 | $0.00 | $453.04 | $1.13 |
| Fast Ammo | 200 | $206.56 | $36.99 | $243.55 | $1.22 |
| Sentry Ammo | 200 | $230.07 | $13.99 | $244.06 | $1.22 |
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