S&B EXERGY BLU 6.5CM 120GR 20/500

Description

Sellier & Bellot’s eXergy Blue load in 6.5mm Creedmoor is built around a fully lead-free projectile, making it a practical choice for ranges and hunting areas where traditional lead-core bullets are restricted or simply unwanted. The bullet itself — S&B designates it TXRG — uses solid copper construction, which preserves mass through the target more effectively than a traditional bonded lead-core bullet that may shed jacket material on impact. That weight retention translates directly to deeper penetration and more consistent terminal performance across a wider range of distances.

The blue polymer tip serves two purposes: it initiates expansion reliably on contact, including at the lower impact velocities that come with extended range shots, and it gives the bullet an aerodynamically efficient profile that complements the boat-tail base. Together, those design elements produce a high ballistic coefficient — S&B lists G1 at 0.414 — which means the projectile sheds velocity more slowly than a blunter projectile would, keeping trajectory flatter and wind drift manageable past 300 yards. For a hunting shooter stretching shots or a range shooter wanting honest feedback on holds and wind calls, that consistency matters more than raw muzzle energy.

Brass cases are boxer-primed, so the spent brass is reloadable for anyone who wants to work up handloads around the same bullet profile. Muzzle velocity is listed at 2,851 fps from a 21¾-inch test barrel, which is worth noting when comparing to your own rifle’s shorter tube — expect modest velocity loss from typical hunting and precision rifle barrel lengths. Box count is 20 rounds.