The Sellier & Bellot SB65E delivers precision-engineered 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition designed for long-range accuracy and consistent terminal performance. This 142-grain hollow point boat tail cartridge combines European manufacturing standards with modern ballistic engineering to provide shooters with reliable, match-grade performance at an accessible price point.
What Makes This Different
Sellier & Bellot's SB65E features a carefully balanced 142-grain projectile that maximizes the 6.5 Creedmoor's inherent ballistic advantages. The hollow point boat tail design reduces drag coefficient while maintaining structural integrity through various barrel twist rates. Czech manufacturing processes ensure consistent powder charges and primer seating, delivering shot-to-shot uniformity that exceeds many domestic alternatives in the same price category.
Key Features
- 142-grain hollow point boat tail bullet optimized for 6.5 Creedmoor ballistics
- Boxer-primed brass cases suitable for reloading applications
- Muzzle velocity approximately 2,700 fps from 24-inch barrel
- G1 ballistic coefficient of .595 for extended effective range
- Non-corrosive powder and primer components
- 20-round boxes packed in 25-box cases (500 total rounds)
- Compatible with all SAAMI-spec 6.5 Creedmoor chambers
Field testing demonstrates consistent sub-MOA accuracy potential in quality rifle systems, with the 142-grain weight providing excellent stability in standard 1:8 twist barrels. The hollow point design expands reliably at impact velocities above 1,800 fps, making this load effective for both precision shooting applications and medium game hunting within appropriate ranges. Temperature stability remains consistent across seasonal conditions, maintaining velocity spreads under 50 fps from -20°F to 120°F.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor (.264 inch diameter)
- Bullet Weight: 142 grains
- Bullet Type: Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT)
- Muzzle Velocity: ~2,700 fps (24-inch barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: ~2,295 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Reloadable brass with Boxer primers
- Powder: Non-corrosive, temperature-stable
- Packaging: 20 rounds per box, 25 boxes per case
- Country of Origin: Czech Republic
- SAAMI specification compliance certified
Sellier & Bellot's century-plus manufacturing experience shows in the SB65E's consistent quality control and competitive pricing structure. This ammunition provides serious shooters with European precision engineering without premium pricing, making it an intelligent choice for both practice sessions and important applications.