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Browning Max Point 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr

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Official Specs

BC note: Browning does not publish a ballistic coefficient for the Max Point bullet. The ballistics table below uses an estimated BC of ~0.505 based on the muzzle energy and the velocity retention typical for a 140 gr polymer-tipped 6.5 CM hunting bullet of this design class. Community submissions with chronograph data at multiple distances will help establish real-world velocity retention.

Bullet manufacturer note: Browning does not specify whether the Max Point bullet is manufactured in-house or sourced from a third-party component supplier. Unlike loads that explicitly use Hornady, Sierra, or Barnes projectiles, the Max Point is a Browning-branded proprietary design — performance comparisons to known bullets are based on the design category rather than shared components.

Ballistics Table

Calculated. Zero: 100 yards. Sight height: 1.5″ above bore. BC (G1): ~0.505 (estimated for 140 gr polymer-tipped hunting bullet — not published by Browning).

BC is not published. The estimate is based on velocity retention typical for this bullet weight and design class. Real-world results may vary. Community submissions will improve accuracy of this table over time.

Key takeaway: at 300 yards the load retains 1,502 ft-lbs and drops 22 inches from a 100-yard zero — adequate for ethical deer and elk hunting at that distance with known holdover. At 500 yards 1,171 ft-lbs is above the conventional minimum for deer-sized game. The trajectory figures here are estimates — community velocity data will refine these numbers as submissions accumulate.

The Max Point Bullet

The Browning Max Point is a polymer-tipped hunting bullet in the same broad category as Hornady SST, Nosler Ballistic Tip, and similar designs — a boat-tail or flat-base soft point with a plastic tip that initiates expansion on contact and protects the hollow point cavity during flight.

Browning does not publish detailed construction specifications for the Max Point. Based on the design category and available performance data:

• Polymer tip — drives rearward on impact to initiate expansion; consistent with all modern polymer-tipped hunting bullets
• Hunting-grade terminal performance — designed for deer, elk, and similar game at typical field distances
• Unknown bonding status — Browning does not specify whether the core is bonded to the jacket; most entry-to-mid-tier polymer-tip bullets at this price point are not bonded

The lack of published construction details is the primary limitation of this load from an AmmoReports perspective. What bullet manufacturer produces the Max Point, whether the core is bonded, and the precise BC are all unknown from publicly available sources. Community data and eventual teardown testing will help fill these gaps.

Variants

This page covers Browning Max Point B192100652 · 6.5 Creedmoor · 140 gr only.

Browning’s ammunition line includes other calibers under the Max Point name. Their 6.5 CM offering appears to be limited to this 140 gr load. Browning also produces the BXR (Browning X-Point Rapid Expansion) line for deer and the BXC (Browning X-Point Controlled Expansion) bonded line for tougher game — though availability of those in 6.5 CM may be limited.

Best Uses

Good fit:

• Whitetail deer and mule deer at 100–300 yards where a polymer-tipped 140 gr load is the most common choice and the Max Point delivers adequate performance
• Hunters who shoot Browning rifles and prefer brand consistency across their setup
• Case buyers — at ~$2.02/round the case price is meaningfully lower than box pricing; hunters who consume volume benefit from buying a case
• Situations where the established brands are out of stock and a polymer-tipped 140 gr alternative is needed

Not the right tool for:

• Long-range precision beyond 400 yards where unknown BC makes trajectory predictions unreliable without chronograph data
• Elk with difficult shot angles where bonded construction would be preferred — construction status is unknown but likely not bonded at this price point
• Lead-free hunting requirements — lead-core construction
• Self-defense — not designed or rated for it

Reliability Notes

No structured submissions yet. General notes:

• Browning Ammunition is a relatively newer entrant to the US ammunition market under the Browning brand name — the firearms heritage is well-established, but the ammunition line has a shorter track record than Federal, Hornady, or Remington
• The Max Point design category (polymer-tipped hunting bullet) is well-proven across the industry — there is no reason to expect fundamental terminal performance issues from a correctly designed polymer tip hunting bullet at this weight
• At 2,650 fps the velocity is at the lower end of factory 140 gr 6.5 CM loads — most competitors run 2,700–2,750 fps; the 50–100 fps difference is not meaningful for typical hunting distances but does affect the trajectory table
• Case pricing at ~$2.02/round is a notable value for a polymer-tipped 140 gr 6.5 CM load — most competitors at this bullet type run $1.65–2.35/round in box quantities

Competitors

Price Reality

• Box pricing: ~$45–48 per box of 20 (~$2.30–2.40/round) — mid-tier pricing for a polymer-tipped 140 gr hunting load
• Case pricing: ~$404 / 200 rounds (~$2.02/round) — case discount of ~$0.30/round; meaningful for hunters who go through multiple boxes per season
• vs. non-tipped alternatives: Federal Power-Shok and Remington Core-Lokt are $10–18/box cheaper for soft-point bullets without polymer tips; the Max Point charges a modest premium for the tip
• vs. Fiocchi Hyperformance SST (known Hornady bullet): Fiocchi runs comparable or slightly less per box with a published Hornady SST bullet and known BC of 0.527
• Fair price benchmark: under $47/box is reasonable; the case price of ~$2.02/round is the load’s clearest value proposition

Where to Buy

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FAQ

What is the Max Point bullet and who makes it?

The Browning Max Point is a polymer-tipped hunting bullet produced under the Browning brand name. Browning does not specify whether it is manufactured in-house or by a third-party component supplier. This is different from loads where the bullet manufacturer is explicitly named (e.g., Fiocchi loads Hornady SST, Federal loads Barnes TSX). The Max Point’s performance is consistent with the polymer-tipped hunting bullet design category — the lack of transparency about the manufacturer is a notable gap in available data, not necessarily a quality indicator.

Is 2,650 fps slow for a 140 gr 6.5 Creedmoor load?

It is at the lower end of factory 140 gr 6.5 CM velocities — most competitors run 2,700–2,750 fps from 24″ test barrels. The 50–100 fps difference is practically insignificant at typical hunting distances inside 300 yards. Beyond 400 yards, the trajectory difference becomes more noticeable — approximately 3–5 additional inches of drop at 400 yards vs a 2,750 fps load with the same BC. For most whitetail deer hunters shooting inside 250 yards this is irrelevant.

Does the case pricing make this a good bulk buy?

At ~$2.02/round by the case (vs ~$2.35/round by the box), the case savings are $0.33/round — meaningful over 200 rounds ($66 total savings). Whether this makes it a good buy depends on whether the load shoots accurately in your rifle. Buy a box first, confirm accuracy at 100 yards, then consider the case if it groups well. A 200-round commitment to a load that doesn’t suit your rifle is an expensive mistake regardless of the per-round price.

Browning Max Point vs Fiocchi Hyperformance SST — which is better for deer?

Both are polymer-tipped 6.5 CM hunting loads at similar prices. The Fiocchi SST uses a Hornady SST bullet with published BC (0.527), higher velocity (2,820 fps), and known construction details. The Browning Max Point has no published BC, 170 fps less velocity, and unknown bullet manufacturer. For hunters who want to make a fully informed purchase, Fiocchi Hyperformance SST has a clear information advantage. For hunters who are brand-agnostic and find Browning at a good case price, it is a functional alternative — but the lack of bullet data is a genuine limitation for AmmoReports purposes.

Submit Your Data · Real-World Results

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Last updated: April 2026 · Data confidence: Low (0 submissions) · BC and bullet manufacturer unconfirmed — see notes above.