Description
Hornady Superformance 6.5 Creedmoor 120 Grain ammunition is designed for hunters seeking a high-velocity rifle load for medium- and large-game applications. The current Hornady version uses the 120-grain CX Copper Alloy eXpanding bullet, while older inventory may use the discontinued or superseded GMX designation.
Hornady lists the current CX Superformance load at 3,050 fps and 2,479 ft-lbs of muzzle energy from a 24-inch test barrel. Its published table lists 2,826 fps and 2,128 ft-lbs at 100 yards, and 2,033 fps and 1,101 ft-lbs at 500 yards
Specifications for Hornady Superformance 6.5mm Creedmoor 120 Grain Gilding Metal eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition:
| Caliber: | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
| Number of Rounds: | 500 |
| Bullet Type: | Gilding Metal eXpanding (GMX) |
| Bullet Weight: | 120 grain |
| Cartridge Case Material: | Brass |
| Muzzle Velocity: | 3050 ft/s |
| Package Type: | Box |
| Primer Location: | Centerfire |
| Sectional Density: | 0.246 |
| Muzzle Energy: | 2479 ft-lbs, 2414 ft-lbs |
| G1 Ballistic Coefficient: | 0.45 |
| Application: | Large Game, Medium Game |
