The Norma Tipstrike 6.5 Creedmoor 140gr Hunting Ammunition is engineered for rapid energy transfer and immediate knock-down power on medium-to-large game. Built with a flat-base polymer-tipped spire point projectile, this factory-loaded cartridge delivers a muzzle velocity of 800 m/s (2,625 fps) and 2,912 J (2,141 ft-lbs) of muzzle energy from a standard 610 mm test barrel. The aerodynamic polymer tip initiates rapid expansion upon impact, while an integrated mechanical lead-lock ring and thick rear jacket maintain core retention to drive through bone and heavy muscle. Each 20-round box features boxer-primed, non-corrosive, reloadable brass cases built to standard 6.5 Creedmoor chamber specifications.

Key Features

• Aerodynamic Polymer Tip: Drives rapid expansion and hydrostatic shock at short to medium hunting ranges.
• Internal Lead-Lock Ring: Mechanically bonds the 140 gr lead core to a heavy rear jacket wall, preventing jacket separation during deep tissue penetration.
• Factory Ballistics: Delivers 2,431 J of energy at 100 m, 2,018 J at 200 m, and 1,654 J at 300 m, with a Most Recommended Distance (MRD) of 162 m.
• Premium Reloadable Brass: Boxer-primed Norma brass cases provide consistent ignition and cycling in bolt-action and straight-pull rifles.

Product Specifications

• Calibre: 6.5 Creedmoor (6.5×48mm)
• Bullet Weight: 140 gr (9.1 g)
• Bullet Type: Polymer-Tipped Spire Point (Tipstrike)
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.428 (G1)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 800 m/s (2,625 fps)
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 2,912 J (2,141 ft-lbs)
• Case Type: Reloadable brass, boxer-primed
• Box Quantity: 20 rounds
• Package Dimensions: 5.7" W × 3.25" D × 1.25" H
• Package Weight: Approximately 285 g (0.63 lbs)
• Australian Licensing: Requires a valid Category B firearms licence

Who is the Norma Tipstrike 6.5 Creedmoor 140gr for?

• Medium-to-large game hunters — relies on the 140 gr (9.1 g) polymer-tipped projectile and 2,912 J of muzzle energy to achieve rapid expansion and deep vital penetration on fallow deer, red deer, pigs, and goats.
• Driven and running game hunters — leverages a 0.428 G1 ballistic coefficient and an 800 m/s muzzle velocity for flat trajectories and immediate terminal energy transfer at ranges up to 300 m.

Less suitable for: Ultra-long-range pursuit past 400+ m or thick-skinned, heavy dangerous game requiring ultra-deep straight-line penetration with minimal fragmentation; bonded heavy-core bullets or high-BC bonded boat-tail hunting ammunition are better suited to those conditions.