Federal Premium Gold Medal 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Berger Hybrid Target Ammunition: The Pinnacle of Precision

For serious competitive shooters, dedicated long-range enthusiasts, and anyone striving for the absolute tightest groups on target, ammunition consistency is not just a preference—it's a critical requirement. The Federal Premium Gold Medal 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Berger Hybrid Target ammunition, identified by the SKU GM65CRDBH2 and UPC 604544662436, represents the zenith of factory-loaded precision. This isn't just another box of bullets; it's a meticulously engineered solution designed to eliminate variables and elevate your shooting performance to championship levels.

Imagine stepping onto the firing line, whether for a PRS match, an F-Class competition, or simply to push the boundaries of your personal long-range capabilities. The question isn't "Will my ammunition perform?" but rather "How well can I perform with ammunition I can trust implicitly?" This Federal Premium Gold Medal load answers that question with unwavering confidence. It is purpose-built to address the inherent challenges of precision shooting, delivering unparalleled accuracy, shot-to-shot consistency, and the ballistic predictability essential for hitting distant targets repeatedly.

Why Choose Federal Premium Gold Medal Berger Hybrid Target? Solving the Accuracy Equation

What sets this ammunition apart and makes it a top choice for discerning shooters? It’s the synergistic combination of world-class components, precision manufacturing, and Federal Premium’s long-standing commitment to excellence. This specific 6.5 Creedmoor offering leverages the highly acclaimed Berger Hybrid Target bullet, renowned for its superior ballistic properties and devastating accuracy potential.

The Revolutionary Berger Hybrid Target Bullet: A Deep Dive into Design

The heart of this Federal Premium Gold Medal load is the 140-grain Berger Hybrid Target bullet. Unlike traditional bullet designs, the Berger Hybrid series incorporates a unique tangent and secant ogive profile. What does this mean for the shooter?

• Optimized Aerodynamics: The hybrid design allows for a significantly higher ballistic coefficient (BC) compared to conventional bullets of similar weight. For the 140 gr Berger Hybrid Target, a common G1 Ballistic Coefficient is approximately 0.612, while its G7 BC is around 0.315. These high BCs mean the bullet experiences less drag, retains more velocity downrange, and is less susceptible to wind deflection. This translates directly into a flatter trajectory and fewer wind calls—critical advantages in long-range shooting scenarios.
• Enhanced Stability: The Hybrid design also promotes superior in-flight stability, even at extreme distances. This consistent flight path minimizes unpredictable deviations, ensuring your bullet arrives on target precisely where your rifle is aimed.
• Reduced Sensitivity to Seating Depth: A significant benefit for factory ammunition users is the Hybrid’s less finicky nature regarding seating depth. While handloaders obsess over seating depth to find the "sweet spot," the Hybrid design typically offers a wider window of optimal performance, making it an excellent choice for consistent factory loads.

This bullet’s design directly addresses the common frustrations of long-range shooting: inconsistent hits due to varying bullet performance. With the Berger Hybrid Target, you're loading a bullet that has already proven its mettle on countless competition fields.

Federal's Exclusive Gold Medal Primer: The Foundation of Consistency

Accuracy starts at ignition. Federal Premium’s Gold Medal line is celebrated for its exclusive primer design. This isn't just marketing hype; it's a critical component contributing to the ammunition's legendary consistency.

• Best Sensitivity: The primer offers exceptional sensitivity, ensuring reliable ignition every single time. This eliminates the dreaded "flyer" caused by inconsistent primer detonation.
• Most Consistent Ballistics: The precise and uniform ignition provided by these primers ensures that the powder charge burns optimally and consistently from shot to shot. This translates directly to minimal velocity variations (low standard deviation and extreme spread), which is paramount for predictable long-range performance. When your muzzle velocity is consistent, your trajectory remains consistent, allowing for precise elevation adjustments and minimizing vertical stringing on target.

Premium Brass Casing: Durability and Uniformity

Every component in this Gold Medal load is chosen for its contribution to accuracy. The brass casing material is no exception. Federal Premium uses high-quality brass that provides:

• Durability: Robust enough to withstand the pressures of firing and maintain structural integrity.
• Uniformity: Consistent neck tension, case capacity, and concentricity across every round. This uniformity is vital for consistent bullet seating and powder burn, further enhancing shot-to-shot consistency.

Performance Metrics That Matter: What the Numbers Tell You

Understanding the ballistic data associated with the Federal Premium Gold Medal 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Berger Hybrid Target ammunition helps you appreciate its capabilities:

• Muzzle Velocity: 2725 feet per second (fps). This impressive velocity ensures a relatively flat trajectory, reducing the amount of drop over distance. Combined with the high BC of the Berger Hybrid, this velocity helps the bullet retain energy and speed, minimizing time of flight and maximizing precision.
• Muzzle Energy: 2308 foot-pounds (ft lbs). While primarily a target round, this energy figure indicates the power and stability of the load. For competitive shooting, sufficient energy helps ensure positive impact indication on steel targets and contributes to the bullet's ability to buck wind effectively.
• Application: Explicitly designed for Target Shooting. This encompasses a broad range of precision shooting disciplines, including:
  • Precision Rifle Series (PRS) / National Rifle League (NRL): Where shooters engage targets at varying, often unknown, distances under time pressure. The consistency and ballistic predictability of this ammo are invaluable here.
  • F-Class: A long-range precision shooting discipline where accuracy is paramount, often involving targets out to 1000 yards or more.
  • Benchrest Shooting: While often associated with custom handloads, factory match ammunition of this caliber can achieve exceptional results in benchrest scenarios.
  • General Long-Range Practice: For anyone looking to refine their skills and understand the nuances of extreme distance shooting, this ammunition provides a reliable benchmark.

Who Benefits Most from Federal Premium Gold Medal Berger Hybrid Target Ammo?

This specific load is tailor-made for several key user profiles:

• The Competitive Shooter: If you're serious about winning or placing high in precision rifle matches, inconsistent ammunition is your biggest enemy. This Federal Premium Gold Medal offering provides the consistency and accuracy needed to shave points off your score and climb the ranks. It removes a significant variable from your performance equation, allowing you to focus on your shooting fundamentals.
• The Dedicated Long-Range Enthusiast: For those who enjoy pushing the limits of their rifle and personal skill at extended distances, predictable ammunition is essential. Whether you're ringing steel at 800, 1000, or even 1200 yards, the ballistic performance of this Berger Hybrid load ensures your calculations are translated into hits.
• The Shooter Seeking Ultimate Precision from Factory Loads: Not everyone reloads, or has the time and equipment to do so. For these shooters, finding factory ammunition that rivals the performance of handloads is a game-changer. Federal Premium Gold Medal is precisely that—a factory-loaded solution that delivers true match-grade performance straight out of the box.
• Anyone Looking to Elevate Their 6.5 Creedmoor Performance: If you've been shooting standard plinking or hunting ammunition and want to see what your 6.5 Creedmoor rifle is truly capable of, stepping up to Gold Medal Berger Hybrid Target will offer a dramatic improvement in accuracy and consistency.

The 6.5 Creedmoor Advantage: Why This Cartridge Shines

The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge itself has taken the shooting world by storm, becoming a dominant force in precision rifle competitions. When paired with Federal Premium Gold Medal ammunition, its inherent advantages are amplified:

• Exceptional Ballistic Efficiency: The 6.5mm projectiles, especially those with high BCs like the 140 gr Berger Hybrid, are incredibly efficient. They retain energy well, drift less in the wind, and maintain supersonic velocities further downrange compared to many other calibers.
• Mild Recoil: Despite its impressive performance, the 6.5 Creedmoor offers a relatively mild recoil impulse. This allows shooters to stay on target for faster follow-up shots and reduces shooter fatigue during long practice sessions or competitions.
• Popularity and Support: The widespread adoption of the 6.5 Creedmoor means abundant rifle platforms, reloading components, and extensive ballistic data are available, making it an excellent choice for both new and experienced precision shooters.

Maximizing Your Results with Federal Premium Gold Medal Ammo

While this ammunition is designed to deliver exceptional performance right out of the box, a few considerations can help you fully leverage its capabilities:

• Rifle System: Ensure your rifle is clean, properly maintained, and has a quality optic suitable for precision long-range shooting. A stable platform (bipod, shooting bag, or rest) is also crucial.
• Ballistic Data Management: Utilize a ballistic calculator (app or device) to input your rifle's specifics, environmental conditions, and the known ballistic coefficients (G1/G7) of the 140 gr Berger Hybrid bullet. This will provide precise elevation and windage corrections.
• Environmental Awareness: Wind is the primary enemy of precision. Learning to read wind flags and estimate wind values is paramount. The high BC of the Berger Hybrid reduces wind deflection, but it doesn't eliminate it entirely.
• Consistent Technique: Ultimately, the best ammunition in the world can't compensate for inconsistent shooting fundamentals. Focus on stable body position, proper trigger control, and consistent sight picture.

Unwavering Trust in Every Round

When you choose Federal Premium Gold Medal 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Berger Hybrid Target ammunition, you're not just buying a box of bullets; you're investing in performance. This is the ammunition trusted by elite shooters, engineered for consistency, and proven to deliver results on the most demanding ranges. It embodies Federal Premium’s dedication to producing the highest quality ammunition available, allowing shooters to achieve their full potential.

Whether you're pushing for a personal best, competing for a title, or simply demand the very best from your 6.5 Creedmoor rifle, this Gold Medal load provides the unwavering accuracy and reliability you need to succeed. Elevate your shooting experience and discover the difference that truly match-grade ammunition can make.

This premium ammunition, Federal Premium Gold Medal 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Berger Hybrid Target (UPC 604544662436), is readily available for your precision shooting needs at DEGuns. Stock up on this exceptional ammunition and experience the pinnacle of factory-loaded accuracy.

Product Specifications & Details

The Federal Premium Gold Medal 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Berger Hybrid Target ammunition, identified by SKU GM65CRDBH2, is meticulously crafted to deliver unparalleled accuracy and consistency for competitive and precision shooting disciplines.

Attribute	Detail
Brand	Federal
Series	Gold Medal
Model	Premium
Caliber	6.5 Creedmoor
Rounds Per Box	20
Casing Material	Brass
Muzzle Energy	2308 ft lbs
Muzzle Velocity	2725 fps
Application	Target Shooting
Boxes Per Case	10
Bullet Type	Berger Hybrid Target
Bullet Weight	140 gr
SKU	GM65CRDBH2
UPC	604544662436
MPN	GM65CRDBH2