Barnes Precision Match 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr OTM

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Official Spec	Value
Manufacturer	Barnes
Cartridge	6.5 Creedmoor
Product Line	Precision Match
Bullet Name / Bullet Type	Match Burner OTM Boat-Tail / jacketed lead-core
Bullet Weight	140 gr
SKU / Part Number / Item Number	30166
UPC	716876022472
Rounds per Box	20
Muzzle Velocity	2,700 fps
Muzzle Energy	2,267 ft-lb
Ballistic Coefficient G1	.586
Ballistic Coefficient G7	Not found
Case Material	Not found
Primer	Not found
Reloadable	Not found
Test Barrel Length	24 in
Zero Distance	100 yd
Sight Height	2.0 in
Intended Use	Target shooting and precision competition
Product Status	Current official Barnes listing – out of stock at verification
Closest Competitors	Hornady Match 6.5 CM 140 gr ELD Match, Federal Gold Medal 6.5 CM 140 gr Open Tip Match, PPU Supreme 6.5 CM 140 gr Sierra MatchKing HPBT, Fiocchi Exacta 6.5 CM 142 gr Sierra MatchKing HPBT, Berger Tactical 6.5 CM 130 gr Hybrid OTM

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Overview

Barnes Precision Match 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr is loaded with the Match Burner open-tip match bullet. Barnes publishes 2,700 fps from a 24-inch test barrel and a G1 ballistic coefficient of .586.

The official trajectory uses a 100-yard zero and 2.0-inch sight height. Barnes does not publish an exact wind-drift table for this product, so no empty or calculated wind column appears.

Official Ballistics

Manufacturer-published figures. Test barrel: 24 in; zero: 100 yd; sight height: 2.0 in. Trajectory values are in inches.

Range (yd)	Velocity (fps)	Energy (ft-lb)	Trajectory (in)
0	2,700	2,267	Not published
100	2,548	2,019	0.0
200	2,400	1,791	-3.4
300	2,258	1,585	-12.8
400	2,120	1,398	-29.0
500	1,988	1,229	-53.0

Bullet Design and Intended Use

The Match Burner is a jacketed lead-core open-tip match bullet with a boat-tail profile. It is designed for precision target shooting rather than controlled-expansion hunting performance.

This ammunition is intended for target shooting and precision competition. Barnes showed the load as out of stock when verified, while retaining the official product listing.

Closest Competitors

Product	Bullet Weight	Bullet Type	Positioning
Hornady Match 6.5 CM 140 gr ELD Match	140 gr	ELD Match	Same-weight match alternative
Federal Gold Medal 6.5 CM 140 gr Open Tip Match	140 gr	Open Tip Match	Same-weight match alternative
PPU Supreme 6.5 CM 140 gr Sierra MatchKing HPBT	140 gr	Sierra MatchKing HPBT	Same-weight match alternative
Fiocchi Exacta 6.5 CM 142 gr Sierra MatchKing HPBT	142 gr	Sierra MatchKing HPBT	Slightly heavier match alternative
Berger Tactical 6.5 CM 130 gr Hybrid OTM	130 gr	Hybrid OTM	Lighter match alternative

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FAQ

Is Barnes Precision Match SKU 30166 current?

Yes. Barnes maintains an official listing, although it was out of stock when verified.

What bullet does this load use?

Barnes identifies a 140 gr Match Burner open-tip match boat-tail bullet.

What is the official muzzle velocity?

Barnes publishes 2,700 fps from a 24-inch test barrel.

What ballistic coefficient is published?

Barnes publishes a G1 BC of .586. A product-specific G7 value was not found.

Is this load intended for hunting?

No controlled-expansion hunting use is claimed. It is intended for target shooting and precision competition.

Submit Your Data – Real-World Results

Manufacturer figures are measured under controlled conditions. Firearm, barrel length, ammunition lot, temperature, and chronograph setup can change real-world velocity.