Sellier & Bellot 6.5mm Creedmoor 140gr SP Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • SP
Sellier & Bellot 6.5mm Creedmoor 140gr SP Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • SP
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2658 fps | 2196 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2604 fps | 2108 ft-lb | -0.6" |
| 50 yds | 2551 fps | 2024 ft-lb | -0.1" |
| 75 yds | 2499 fps | 1942 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2447 fps | 1862 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2396 fps | 1785 ft-lb | -0.5" |
| 150 yds | 2346 fps | 1711 ft-lb | -1.4" |
| 175 yds | 2296 fps | 1639 ft-lb | -2.6" |
| 200 yds | 2246 fps | 1569 ft-lb | -4.3" |
| 225 yds | 2198 fps | 1502 ft-lb | -6.4" |
| 250 yds | 2150 fps | 1437 ft-lb | -9.0" |
| 275 yds | 2102 fps | 1374 ft-lb | -12.0" |
| 300 yds | 2055 fps | 1314 ft-lb | -15.6" |
| 325 yds | 2009 fps | 1255 ft-lb | -19.6" |
| 350 yds | 1963 fps | 1199 ft-lb | -24.2" |
| 375 yds | 1918 fps | 1145 ft-lb | -29.3" |
| 400 yds | 1874 fps | 1092 ft-lb | -35.0" |
| 425 yds | 1830 fps | 1042 ft-lb | -41.4" |
| 450 yds | 1788 fps | 994 ft-lb | -48.4" |
| 475 yds | 1745 fps | 947 ft-lb | -56.0" |
| 500 yds | 1704 fps | 903 ft-lb | -64.4" |
Product Overview
Sellier and Bellot's 140gr soft point sits in the middle of the 6.5 Creedmoor hunting load spectrum, both in price and performance. It launches at 2,658 fps with 2,195 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and carries a G1 BC of 0.417. That BC is notably higher than the Winchester Power Point (0.324) and the Norma Whitetail (0.373), which means it holds velocity better downrange and drifts less in crosswinds. For a traditional soft point, that is a strong aerodynamic number.
The Czech manufacturer has been producing military and sporting ammunition since 1825, and the quality control shows in consistent velocities and tight primer pockets. This load uses a conventional cup-and-core soft point that expands reliably on deer-sized game at impact velocities from roughly 1,800 fps up to full muzzle speed. That expansion window covers shots from point-blank out to about 400 yards, giving hunters a wide effective range without worrying about the bullet failing to open at distance.
This is a solid all-around hunting load for shooters who want European manufacturing quality without premium American pricing. It works on whitetail, mule deer, and pronghorn without being specialized for any one scenario. The 140gr weight is heavy enough for quartering shots through ribs and light bone, and the soft point construction transfers energy efficiently on broadside lung shots. Hunters who rotate between eastern woodlands and western open country will find it adequate in both environments, though dedicated long-range shooters will want a higher-BC option past 400 yards.
- G1 BC of 0.417 is the best among conventional soft points in this caliber, giving it less wind drift than the Norma Whitetail (0.373) or Winchester Power Point (0.324)
- European military-grade quality control from a 200-year-old manufacturer delivers consistent lot-to-lot velocity spreads
- 140gr soft point provides a good balance of penetration and expansion for deer through pronghorn-sized game
- Typically priced below American-made hunting loads like the Hornady American Whitetail while offering comparable performance
- Standard cup-and-core construction may shed jacket material on heavy bone hits, unlike the mechanically locked Hornady InterLock
- Exposed lead tip is vulnerable to deformation in the magazine during rough field handling
- 2,195 ft-lbs of muzzle energy falls below the Norma Whitetail (2,361) despite identical bullet weight, suggesting a milder powder charge
Similar Products Compared
| PRODUCT | WEIGHT | TYPE | VELOCITY | ENERGY | BC | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 gr | SP | 2658 fps | 2195 ft-lbs | 0.417 | N/A | |
| 140 gr | ELD | 2710 fps | 2283 ft-lbs | 0.326 |
$1.72
200 Rounds
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| 140 gr | FMJBT | 2600 fps | 2101 ft-lbs | 0.256 | N/A |
All Sellier & Bellot 6.5mm Creedmoor 140gr SP Ammo Prices
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