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Lapua built the MaxRT line to answer a pretty specific question: how do you keep a 6.5mm bullet tracking true well past the point where most factory ammo starts to lose steam. This 144 grain Open Tip Match load is their answer, a boat tailed bullet with a G1 ballistic coefficient of .670 and G7 of .335, numbers that put it near the top of what you can buy off a shelf without touching a reloading bench. Muzzle velocity sits at 2664 fps, which keeps the trajectory flat and helps the bullet fight wind drift better than lighter, faster options tend to.
This cartridge was developed with PRS, F-Class, Fullbore, and NRL Hunter competitors in mind, disciplines where targets routinely sit beyond 1000 meters and small differences in bullet stability start deciding match placement. Lapua leaned on doppler radar testing to fine tune the MaxRT's flight profile, and the load is set up to run cleanly across the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, and 6.5×47 Lapua family of cartridges.
The open tip on this bullet isn't a terminal performance feature, it's simply a byproduct of how the jacket is drawn and swaged to hold tight tolerances. Paired with the boat tail base, the shape is built to hold velocity and resist yaw as the bullet slows downrange. Most 6.5 Creedmoor barrels ship with a 1:8 twist these days, and that rate was basically built around bullets in the 140 to 147 grain range, so this load should stabilize without any drama in a standard factory rifle.
Lapua has been producing ammunition out of their Finland facility since the 1920s, and their reputation rests on batch by batch quality control that includes personal inspection of every lot, sometimes down to the individual cartridge. Each round pairs carefully selected primer and powder with precision formed brass, which is the same approach that has made Lapua a fixture on competition lines and reloading benches alike. If you have been chasing tighter groups at extended distance, this is a load worth putting behind your rifle.
The MaxRT bullet was designed specifically for extreme long range work, with a .670 G1 ballistic coefficient that ranks among the highest available in a factory 6.5mm load. It was built for competitors in PRS, F-Class, Fullbore, and NRL Hunter who regularly engage targets beyond 1000 meters, so it prioritizes downrange stability and a flat trajectory over anything else.
Most modern 6.5 Creedmoor rifles come with a 1:8 twist barrel, and that rate is well suited to bullets in the 140 to 147 grain range, which covers this 144gr load comfortably. If your rifle has a slower twist like 1:9 or 1:10, it's worth checking with a stability calculator before you commit a case to it.
This is an Open Tip Match bullet built for paper and steel, not controlled expansion on game, so it's really a target and competition round rather than a hunting load. If you need something for the field, Lapua and other manufacturers offer dedicated hunting bullets in 6.5 Creedmoor that are built to expand reliably on impact.
A higher ballistic coefficient like the .670 G1 rating on this bullet means it sheds velocity more slowly and resists wind drift better than a lower BC bullet at the same weight and speed. In practical terms, that translates to flatter trajectories and less correction needed at extended distances, which matters a lot once you're shooting past 800 or 900 yards.
| UPC | 6418267103961 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 4316071 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.22 |
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