The Federal GM65CRDBH2 Premium Gold Medal delivers match-grade accuracy for precision shooters demanding consistent sub-MOA performance. This premium ammunition combines Federal's proven brass and primer technology with Berger's renowned 140-grain Hybrid Target bullets for exceptional ballistic consistency.
What Makes This Different
Federal's Gold Medal line represents the pinnacle of match ammunition manufacturing, utilizing hand-selected components and precise quality control standards that exceed typical factory loads. The Berger Hybrid Target bullet design incorporates both tangent and secant ogive geometry, reducing sensitivity to seating depth variations while maintaining superior ballistic coefficients. This combination produces velocity standard deviations typically under 10 fps and extreme spreads under 25 fps.
Key Features
- 140-grain Berger Hybrid Target bullets with .646 G1 ballistic coefficient
- Federal Gold Medal Match primers for consistent ignition
- Premium brass cases with uniform wall thickness and flash hole diameter
- Hand-inspected components meeting match-grade tolerances
- Optimized powder charge for 6.5 Creedmoor chamber specifications
- Packaged in 20-round boxes with 10 boxes per case (200 rounds total)
- Lot-tested for velocity consistency and accuracy verification
Competitive shooters rely on this ammunition for F-Class, Precision Rifle Series, and long-range benchrest competitions where single-digit group sizes determine rankings. The 140-grain bullet weight provides excellent wind-bucking capability while maintaining supersonic velocity beyond 1,200 yards in standard atmospheric conditions. Federal's manufacturing process ensures each cartridge meets the dimensional consistency required for precision rifle applications.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Bullet Weight: 140 grains
- Bullet Type: Berger Hybrid Target (boat-tail hollow point)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,710 fps (24-inch barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 2,283 ft-lbs
- Ballistic Coefficient: .646 G1 / .330 G7
- Case Material: Premium brass with Federal headstamp
- Primer: Federal Gold Medal Match
- Packaging: 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Country of Origin: United States
Match shooters choose Federal Gold Medal ammunition because consistency translates directly to competitive advantage. This lot-controlled ammunition eliminates the variables that separate winning scores from also-ran performances.