Ammo Reports Team
| Official Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiocchi |
| Cartridge | 6.5 Creedmoor |
| Product Line | Field Dynamics Big Game |
| Bullet Name / Bullet Type | Pointed Soft Point |
| Bullet Weight | 129 gr |
| SKU / Part Number / Item Number | 65CMB |
| UPC | 762344712123 |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,820 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 2,278 ft-lbs |
| Ballistic Coefficient G1 | .445 |
| Ballistic Coefficient G7 | Not found |
| Case Material | Not found |
| Primer | Not found |
| Reloadable | Not found |
| Test Barrel Length | Not found |
| Zero Distance | 100 yards |
| Sight Height | 1.5 in |
| Intended Use | Big Game |
| Product Status | Discontinued – manufacturer closeout listing |
| Closest Competitors | Fiocchi Hyperformance 6.5 CM 129 gr SST · Federal Power-Shok 6.5 CM 140 gr SP · Remington Core-Lokt 6.5 CM 140 gr PSP · Winchester Power-Point 6.5 CM 140 gr SP · Hornady American Whitetail 6.5 CM 129 gr InterLock |
Data is based on official manufacturer sources. Found an error? Send us the source link.
Overview
Fiocchi lists SKU 65CMB in the Field Dynamics Big Game line with a 129-grain pointed soft-point bullet. The corrected official G1 ballistic coefficient is .445. The manufacturer page also supplies the velocity, energy, trajectory, and wind-drift figures in the table.
Official Ballistics
| Distance | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (in) | 10 mph Wind Drift (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2,820 | 2,278 | Not published | 0.0 |
| 100 yd | 2,615 | 1,959 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| 200 yd | 2,419 | 1,676 | -3.6 | 3.0 |
| 300 yd | 2,232 | 1,427 | -13.1 | 7.0 |
Velocity, energy, and 10 mph crosswind values are published by Fiocchi. Trajectory uses Fiocchi’s 100-yard zero and 1.5-inch sight height. Fiocchi publishes that trajectory only through 300 yards; no extrapolated values are added.
Bullet Design and Intended Use
This is Fiocchi’s conventional pointed soft-point option for big-game hunting. Compared with polymer-tipped and bonded competitors, its defining official attributes are the soft-point bullet, 129-grain weight, 2,820 fps muzzle velocity, and .445 G1 BC.
Competitors
| Load | Weight | Bullet | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiocchi Hyperformance 6.5 CM 129 gr SST | 129 gr | Hornady SST | Fiocchi polymer-tipped alternative |
| Federal Power-Shok 6.5 CM 140 gr SP | 140 gr | Soft Point | Heavier soft-point alternative |
| Remington Core-Lokt 6.5 CM 140 gr PSP | 140 gr | Pointed Soft Point | No exact AmmoReports article found |
| Winchester Power-Point 6.5 CM 140 gr SP | 140 gr | Soft Point | Heavier soft-point alternative |
| Hornady American Whitetail 6.5 CM 129 gr InterLock | 129 gr | InterLock | Same-weight hunting alternative |
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FAQ
What is the correct G1 BC for Fiocchi 65CMB?
Fiocchi publishes a G1 ballistic coefficient of .445 for the 129-grain pointed soft-point load.
What is the official muzzle velocity?
Fiocchi lists 2,820 fps at the muzzle and 2,278 ft-lbs of muzzle energy.
What is this load intended for?
Fiocchi categorizes SKU 65CMB for big-game use.
Are the 10 mph wind values official?
Yes. The wind values in the table come from Fiocchi’s official 10 mph crosswind chart.
Is Fiocchi 65CMB discontinued?
Yes. Fiocchi’s current product page marks the SKU discontinued and presents it as a closeout listing.
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.
| UPC | Firearm | Barrel (in) | Average Velocity (fps) | Shots | Temperature | Chronograph | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Submissions are manually reviewed before publication. Results are for reference only.
Last verified: September 20, 2026. Data confidence: manufacturer-verified where explicitly listed; unverified fields are marked “Not found.”
