Description
Winchester rolled out its Super Match line as a dedicated competition offering, and the 6.5 Creedmoor 140-grain load is one of the standouts in the lineup. This is a purpose-built precision round loaded with a boattail hollow point bullet, a match-grade primer, and new-production reloadable brass. If you shoot PRS, NRL, or just chase tight groups off the bench, this is the kind of ammo that lets you blame the wind instead of the box.
What Sets the Super Match 6.5 Creedmoor Apart
The 140-grain bullet leaves the muzzle at 2,710 fps with 2,283 ft-lbs of energy and carries a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.58. That high BC is the whole point in a 6.5 Creedmoor. It means the bullet bucks the wind and holds its speed way downrange, staying supersonic well past 1,000 yards in most barrels. The sleek profile, generous boattail, and small hollow point meplat all work together to keep things consistent shot after shot, which is exactly what you want when you're stretching things out.
Feeding Your Rifle the Super Match Load
Most factory 6.5 Creedmoor rifles run a 1:8 twist, which stabilizes this 140-grain pill without any fuss. It'll shoot great in bolt guns and gas guns alike, whether that's a Tikka, a Bergara, an AR-10 style precision rig, or whatever you've built. The match-grade primer is tuned for shot-to-shot consistency, so you get the low velocity spread that turns into vertical dispersion at distance if it's off.
Since the cases are boxer-primed, non-corrosive, and reloadable, handloaders get quality brass to build on once the smoke clears. It's a competition round through and through, but it's just as happy punching paper on a Saturday or ringing steel at the local range. Each box holds 20 rounds.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Winchester
- Model: Super Match
- Manufacturer Part Number: SM65CM
- UPC: 020892235045
- Caliber: 6.5mm Creedmoor
- Bullet Weight: 140 Grain
- Bullet Type: Boattail Hollow Point (BTHP)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,710 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 2,283 ft-lbs
- G1 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.58
- G7 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.291
- Case Material: Reloadable Brass
- Primer: Boxer, Match Grade
- Corrosive: No
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Best Use: Range & Target / Precision Competition
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of Winchester Super Match 6.5 Creedmoor 140gr BTHP ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Winchester Super Match 6.5 Creedmoor good for precision competition?
Yes, that's exactly what it was designed for. Winchester built the Super Match line specifically for precision rifle and dynamic shooting competitions, using match-grade components and a high-BC boattail hollow point. The 140-grain load at 2,710 fps gives you the consistency and downrange performance you need for PRS, NRL, and similar formats.
What is the difference between Winchester Super Match and the older Winchester Match line?
Super Match is Winchester's newer premium competition line launched in 2026, spanning pistol, rifle, and shotshell loads with match-grade components. The 6.5 Creedmoor version here uses a 140-grain boattail hollow point at 2,710 fps. Winchester also offers a BC Max polymer-tipped version of the same caliber if you want an even higher ballistic coefficient for extreme long range.
Can I reload the brass from Super Match 6.5 Creedmoor?
You can. This is new-production ammo loaded in reloadable brass cases with boxer primers, and it's non-corrosive. Once you've fired it, you've got quality once-fired brass to build your own handloads on, which is a nice bonus for anyone who rolls their own.
Will this 140-grain load stabilize in my 6.5 Creedmoor rifle?
In almost every case, yes. The standard 6.5 Creedmoor twist rate is 1:8, which stabilizes 140-grain bullets with no trouble. It'll run well in both bolt-action and gas-operated rifles chambered for 6.5 Creedmoor.



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