SKU: NO49825
UPC: 054041498258
MPN: 49825
The Nosler RDF Match Bullets 6.5mm .264" 140 grain Hollow Point Boattail (HPBT) is a purpose-built match ammunition component engineered to deliver the flattest trajectory and minimal wind deflection achievable in precision rifle competition. Designed from the ground up as part of Nosler's Reduced Drag Factor (RDF) line, these 500-count per box cartridges represent the pinnacle of handloading performance for long-range shooting applications where ballistic precision directly determines competitive placement.
The 140-grain projectile combines a meticulously optimized compound ogive with an extended drag-reducing boattail geometry that produces exceptional ballistic coefficients—the primary driver of trajectory flatness and wind-drift resistance at extended distances. The HPBT configuration simplifies reloading by offering consistent seating characteristics and reliable handloading tolerances across multiple loading cycles. For shooters working up loads in 6.5mm cartridges (6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .260 Remington), this bullet weight and profile deliver the velocity-to-stability ratio demanded by match-grade precision.
Competition shooters—whether in precision rifle matches, F-Class competition, or long-range tactical disciplines—select RDF components when minute-of-angle performance and shot-to-shot consistency are non-negotiable. The 500-round bulk format aligns with the training and match-preparation cycles typical of serious competitors, eliminating frequent reorders while reducing per-unit cost. These bullets suit reloaders who demand maximum performance from modern 6.5mm cartridges and prioritize ballistic efficiency over all other factors.
Nosler's RDF line occupies the premium match-bullet category, directly competing with similarly engineered offerings from Sierra, Berger, and Hornady in the precision reloading segment. For handloaders committed to extracting maximum ballistic performance from precision rifles, the Nosler RDF 140-grain 6.5mm bullet is the component choice when margin of accuracy separates winners from the rest of the field.
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