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Last updated November 11, 2026

6.5 Creedmoor hunting ammo prices

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IronScout provides observed price and availability data for 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

These figures cover all tracked 6.5 Creedmoor listings, not only 6.5 Creedmoor hunting loads.

Observed 30-Day Price (Per Round): median: $1.970, sample size: 6658.

Prices last updated November 11, 2026 · 280 listings tracked across 25 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.
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6.5 Creedmoor hunting options

Product LineGrainBulletCount
Hornady Precision Hunter143grELD-X20
Federal Fusion 6.5CM140grBonded SP20
Hornady American Gunner140grBTHP50
Federal Terminal Ascent130grBonded20

What to know

The 6.5 Creedmoor is effective on deer, elk, and similar game with proper bullet selection. The Hornady ELD-X is the most popular hunting choice, designed for controlled expansion at both close and extended range. Federal Fusion is a budget option that works well inside 300 yards. The 6.5CM's mild recoil and flat trajectory make it forgiving for shots at uncertain distances.

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Frequently asked questions

What are 6.5 Creedmoor ballistics for deer-sized game?
6.5mm bullets combine high ballistic coefficients with moderate recoil and retain energy at typical deer-hunting distances.
Which 6.5 Creedmoor hunting loads are widely used?
Hornady Precision Hunter 143gr ELD-X, Federal Terminal Ascent 130gr, and Nosler AccuBond 140gr are 6.5 Creedmoor hunting loads. Hornady American Whitetail 129gr is a lower-priced hunting option.
How does 6.5 Creedmoor perform on elk-sized game?
At moderate ranges under 400 yards, bonded or monolithic 6.5 Creedmoor bullets such as Federal Terminal Ascent and Barnes TTSX are designed for the weight retention and penetration required by elk-sized game. At extended range, .300 Win Mag retains more energy.