The Norma Dedicated Precision Golden Target Match 6.5 PRC 143gr HPBT ammunition is engineered for long-range competitive target shooting disciplines. Loaded with a 143-grain (9.27 g) Hollow Point Boat Tail projectile featuring a 0.635 G1 ballistic coefficient, this factory cartridge achieves a muzzle velocity of 910 m/s (2,986 fps) and generates approximately 3,839 J of muzzle energy out of a 660 mm (26 in) test barrel. Built with temperature-stable propellants and premium Boxer-primed reloadable brass cases, this 20-round pack delivers consistent velocity retention and low shot-to-shot variation across extended distances.

Key Features

• Match-Grade Projectile: Features a slender 143gr HPBT profile with an aerodynamic boat-tail geometry designed for minimal wind drift and flat trajectory.
• High Ballistic Efficiency: Boasts a 0.635 G1 ballistic coefficient to maintain supersonic flight past 600 metres, retaining 631 m/s velocity at that distance.
• Consistent Internal Ballistics: Utilises temperature-stable powder charges to maintain tight extreme spreads (ES) and standard deviations (SD).
• Reloadable Norma Brass: Loaded into Boxer-primed brass cases manufactured to tight dimensional tolerances for precision reloading cycles.

Specifications

• Calibre: 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge)
• Bullet Type: Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT)
• Bullet Weight: 143 grains / 9.27 grams
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.635 (G1)
• Muzzle Velocity: 910 m/s (2,986 fps) from a 660 mm barrel
• Muzzle Energy: 3,839 Joules (2,832 ft-lbs)
• Primer / Case: Boxer-primed, reloadable brass
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Manufacturer Part Number: 10166462

Who is the Norma Golden Target 6.5 PRC 143gr for?

• Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Competitors — requires minimal wind deflection and flat trajectories provided by this 6.5 PRC match ammunition, which leverages a 0.635 G1 ballistic coefficient and 910 m/s muzzle velocity to maintain target tracking during rapid positional engagements.
• F-Class and Benchrest Target Shooters — relies on consistent lot-to-lot velocity control and high supersonic retention out past 600 metres from a 143-grain HPBT projectile to minimise vertical dispersion on fixed-distance target faces.

Less suitable for: Medium-to-large game hunters requiring controlled expansion and terminal weight retention; this non-expanding match bullet lacks a bonded hunting jacket, making dedicated hunting ammunition with expanding or bonded-core projectiles the proper alternative. Additionally, it is physically incompatible with standard 6.5 Creedmoor or .264 Winchester Magnum chambers.