Ammo Reports Team
| Official Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nosler |
| Cartridge | 6.5 Creedmoor |
| Product Line | Match Grade |
| Bullet Name / Bullet Type | 140 gr HPBT Custom Competition |
| Bullet Weight | 140 gr |
| SKU / Part Number / Item Number | 43455 |
| UPC | 054041434553 |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,650 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 2,183 ft-lbs |
| Ballistic Coefficient G1 | Not found |
| Ballistic Coefficient G7 | Not found |
| Case Material | Nosler Premium Brass |
| Primer | Not found |
| Reloadable | Not found |
| Test Barrel Length | 24 in (1:8 in twist) |
| Zero Distance | 100 yd |
| Sight Height | 1.5 in |
| Intended Use | Target / Match |
| Product Status | Current Nosler catalog |
| Closest Competitors | PPU Supreme Line 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Sierra MatchKing HPBT Federal Gold Medal 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Sierra MatchKing Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD Match Remington Premier Match 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Sierra MatchKing BTHP Nosler Match Grade 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr RDF HPBT |
Data is based on official manufacturer sources. Found an error? Send us the source link.
Overview
Nosler Match Grade SKU 43455 uses a 140-grain Custom Competition hollow-point boat-tail bullet and Nosler Premium Brass. Nosler lists it for target and match shooting and publishes velocity, energy, and trajectory through 800 yards. Official product page: Nosler.
Official Ballistics
Manufacturer-published data from a 24-inch, 1:8-inch-twist test barrel. Trajectory is Nosler’s 100-yard-zero table with a 1.5-inch sight height. Nosler does not publish numerical wind-drift values for this SKU, so no wind column is shown.
| Distance (yd) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2650 | 2183 | -1.5 |
| 100 | 2481 | 1913 | 0 |
| 200 | 2318 | 1670 | -4.2 |
| 300 | 2161 | 1451 | -14.8 |
| 400 | 2010 | 1256 | -32.9 |
| 500 | 1866 | 1082 | -59.6 |
| 600 | 1729 | 929 | -96.3 |
| 700 | 1599 | 795 | -144.7 |
| 800 | 1479 | 680 | -206.7 |
Bullet Design and Intended Use
Nosler describes the Custom Competition bullet as an HPBT match design with a small meplat to reduce drag and a pronounced boat-tail for stable flight across a wide velocity range. It is a target bullet, not a hunting bullet.
- Purpose-built for target and match shooting.
- The official load starts at 2,650 fps from a 24-inch barrel.
- Lead-core construction – not lead-free.
- Nosler publishes no numeric wind-drift table for this SKU.
Competitors
| Load | Positioning |
|---|---|
| PPU Supreme Line 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Sierra MatchKing HPBT | 140 gr Sierra MatchKing target load. |
| Federal Gold Medal 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Sierra MatchKing | 140 gr Sierra MatchKing premium match load. |
| Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD Match | 140 gr ELD Match factory alternative. |
| Remington Premier Match 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Sierra MatchKing BTHP | 140 gr Sierra MatchKing factory match load. |
| Nosler Match Grade 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr RDF HPBT | Nosler’s 140 gr high-BC RDF match alternative. |
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FAQ
What is the Nosler Custom Competition bullet?
It is Nosler’s hollow-point boat-tail match bullet. The official product description highlights its small meplat, reduced drag, pronounced boat-tail, and target-oriented accuracy.
Nosler Match Grade Custom Competition vs RDF – what changes?
Both are 140 gr Nosler match loads with the same published muzzle velocity. RDF uses a longer drag-reducing boat-tail and a more aerodynamic match profile; the official RDF trajectory retains more velocity at long distance.
Is this ammunition intended for hunting?
Nosler lists SKU 43455 for Target/Match use. The bullet is designed for accuracy rather than controlled hunting expansion, so it should not be treated as a hunting load.
Does Nosler publish a ballistic coefficient for SKU 43455?
The current official ammunition page does not display G1 or G7 values. Both fields are listed as Not found rather than importing an unsupported secondary number.
What are Nosler’s official test conditions?
Nosler lists a 24-inch test barrel with a 1:8-inch twist. The official trajectory table uses a 100-yard zero and shows a 1.5-inch muzzle offset.
Submit Your Data – Real-World Results
Manufacturer figures are measured under controlled conditions. Barrel length, chamber, temperature, ammunition lot, and chronograph setup can change real-world velocity.
| UPC # | Firearm | Barrel (in) | Avg Velocity (fps) | Shots | Temp (°F) | Chronograph | Lot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 054041434553 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | No data yet |
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Last verified against the current Nosler product page: September 20, 2026. Data confidence: High for manufacturer-published specifications and trajectory.
