FED V&P 6.5 CM 95GR HRNDY V-MAX 20/2

Description

Federal’s Varmint & Predator line exists for one purpose: putting explosive terminal performance on small to medium targets at distances where precision matters. This 6.5 Creedmoor load pairs Federal’s proven brass, primer, and propellant with the Hornady V-Max bullet, a polymer-tipped projectile designed so that the tip drives rearward into the lead core on impact, initiating rapid, violent expansion even at the lower velocities that accompany longer shots. That behavior is what separates a dedicated varmint round from a general hunting load — you want a coyote or prairie dog to drop on contact, not to run.

The 95-grain weight is lighter than most 6.5 Creedmoor hunting loads, and that keeps muzzle velocity high, which in turn extends the range at which the V-Max can still expand reliably. Federal lists a minimum terminal velocity of 1,600 fps, giving the round a meaningful working envelope at distance. The ballistic coefficient of .365 is respectable for a bullet this light, meaning wind drift stays manageable at moderate ranges. Federal’s published ballistics show just over 21 inches of drift in a 10 mph crosswind at 500 yards — worth knowing before you dial in on a coyote across a field.

The brass is reloadable and boxer-primed, so nothing is wasted if you reload. Each box contains 20 rounds, which reflects the standard Varmint & Predator packaging rather than a bulk economy configuration. If your rifle is already dialed in for 6.5 Creedmoor and you’re looking for a load tuned to fast, clean kills on predator-sized game rather than deer, this is a purpose-built option worth keeping in rotation.