Ammo Reports Team
| Official Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nosler |
| Cartridge | 6.5 Creedmoor |
| Product Line | E-Tip Ammunition |
| Bullet Name / Bullet Type | 120 gr Spitzer E-Tip / Expansion Tip |
| Bullet Weight | 120 gr |
| SKU / Part Number / Item Number | 40398 |
| UPC | 054041403986 |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,850 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 2,174 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 | Deer-sized game |
| Product Status | Current Nosler catalog |
| Closest Competitors | Barnes VOR-TX 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr TTSX Hornady Outfitter 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr CX Remington Premier CuT 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr Fiocchi Hyperformance 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr Barnes TTSX Winchester Deer Season XP Copper Impact 6.5 Creedmoor 125 gr |
Data is based on official manufacturer sources. Found an error? Send us the source link.
Overview
Nosler loads this SKU with a 120-grain Spitzer E-Tip bullet and Nosler Premium Brass. The official specifications identify the bullet as lead-free and list the ammunition for deer-sized game. 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 wind-drift values for this load, so no wind column is shown.
| Distance (yd) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2850 | 2174 | -1.5 |
| 100 | 2669 | 1898 | 0 |
| 200 | 2489 | 1651 | -3.4 |
| 300 | 2316 | 1429 | -12.4 |
| 400 | 2150 | 1232 | -27.9 |
| 500 | 1991 | 1057 | -50.9 |
| 600 | 1840 | 902 | -82.7 |
| 700 | 1696 | 766 | -124.8 |
| 800 | 1562 | 650 | -179.1 |
Bullet Design and Intended Use
The E-Tip is a lead-free copper-alloy hunting bullet with a polymer tip and boat-tail profile. Nosler describes it as a deep-penetrating design intended to provide expansion across a broad range of impact velocities.
- Lead-free hunting applications, subject to local rules.
- Deer-sized game is the manufacturer’s listed use.
- The 24-inch test barrel uses a 1:8-inch twist.
- The official page publishes no wind-drift data.
Competitors
| Load | Positioning |
|---|---|
| Barnes VOR-TX 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr TTSX | 120 gr all-copper TTSX hunting load. |
| Hornady Outfitter 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr CX | 120 gr lead-free CX hunting load. |
| Remington Premier CuT 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr | 120 gr copper-tipped hunting alternative. |
| Fiocchi Hyperformance 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr Barnes TTSX | Factory load using a 120 gr Barnes TTSX. |
| Winchester Deer Season XP Copper Impact 6.5 Creedmoor 125 gr | 125 gr copper hunting alternative. |
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FAQ
Nosler E-Tip vs Barnes TTSX vs Hornady CX – what is the key difference?
All three are lead-free hunting-bullet families, but they use different proprietary construction details. Compare the exact factory load, your rifle’s accuracy, intended game, and official impact-velocity guidance rather than treating the bullets as interchangeable.
Is the Nosler E-Tip lead-free?
Yes. Nosler marks this SKU as lead-free and describes the E-Tip as a lead-free hunting bullet. Always verify current state and hunt-specific regulations before use.
What is the E-Tip design intended to do?
Nosler describes it as a polymer-tipped, boat-tail, lead-free hunting bullet designed for expansion and deep penetration across a broad range of impact velocities.
What brass and test barrel does Nosler list?
The official description specifies Nosler Premium Brass. The specifications list a 24-inch test barrel with a 1:8-inch twist.
Does Nosler publish wind drift for this load?
No wind-drift values appear in the current official product table. This review therefore shows only Nosler’s published velocity, energy, and trajectory data.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 054041403986 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 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.
