Ammo Reports Team
| Official Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nosler |
| Cartridge | 6.5 Creedmoor |
| Product Line | Trophy Grade |
| Bullet Name / Bullet Type | 140 gr Spitzer AccuBond |
| Bullet Weight | 140 gr |
| SKU / Part Number / Item Number | 60080 |
| UPC | 054041600804 |
| 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 | Deer-sized game |
| Product Status | Current Nosler catalog |
| Closest Competitors | SIG Sauer Platinum Hunter 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr AccuBond Winchester Expedition Big Game 6.5 Creedmoor 142 gr AccuBond Long Range Federal Premium 6.5 Creedmoor 130 gr Terminal Ascent Fiocchi Extrema 6.5 Creedmoor 130 gr Swift Scirocco II Nosler Trophy Grade 6.5 Creedmoor 142 gr AccuBond Long Range |
Data is based on official manufacturer sources. Found an error? Send us the source link.
Overview
Nosler Trophy Grade SKU 60080 uses a 140-grain Spitzer AccuBond bullet and Nosler Premium Brass. The current product page lists deer-sized game and provides official ballistics 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 wind-drift values for this load, so no wind column is shown.
| Distance (yd) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2650 | 2183 | -1.5 |
| 100 | 2477 | 1907 | 0 |
| 200 | 2310 | 1659 | -4.2 |
| 300 | 2150 | 1437 | -14.9 |
| 400 | 1997 | 1240 | -33.1 |
| 500 | 1851 | 1065 | -60.1 |
| 600 | 1711 | 910 | -97.2 |
| 700 | 1581 | 777 | -146.2 |
| 800 | 1460 | 663 | -209.2 |
Bullet Design and Intended Use
AccuBond is Nosler’s bonded, polymer-tipped hunting design. The official description highlights the white polymer tip, boat-tail base, accuracy, reliable chambering, and controlled expansion for hunting applications.
- Bonded hunting-bullet option for deer-sized game.
- Nosler publishes a 2,650 fps muzzle velocity from a 24-inch barrel.
- Lead-core construction – not lead-free.
- Use the exact official trajectory rather than a generic 140 gr calculation.
Competitors
| Load | Positioning |
|---|---|
| SIG Sauer Platinum Hunter 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr AccuBond | Another factory load using a 140 gr Nosler AccuBond bullet. |
| Winchester Expedition Big Game 6.5 Creedmoor 142 gr AccuBond Long Range | Heavier AccuBond Long Range load. |
| Federal Premium 6.5 Creedmoor 130 gr Terminal Ascent | Bonded, high-BC hunting alternative. |
| Fiocchi Extrema 6.5 Creedmoor 130 gr Swift Scirocco II | Bonded Swift Scirocco II hunting load. |
| Nosler Trophy Grade 6.5 Creedmoor 142 gr AccuBond Long Range | Nosler’s 142 gr AccuBond Long Range option. |
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FAQ
Nosler Trophy Grade AccuBond vs SIG Sauer Platinum Hunter AccuBond – are they the same load?
They use the same named 140 gr Nosler AccuBond bullet, but they are different factory cartridges with different brass, components, loading specifications, and published performance. Compare exact SKUs rather than assuming identical ballistics.
What does bonded construction change?
Bonding is intended to keep the lead core and jacket together during expansion, supporting controlled expansion and penetration compared with an otherwise similar unbonded cup-and-core design.
AccuBond vs Partition – which construction is different?
AccuBond uses a bonded core and polymer tip. Partition uses Nosler’s internal partition design. Both are controlled-expansion hunting bullets, but their construction and external profiles differ.
What barrel did Nosler use for this load?
Nosler lists a 24-inch test barrel with a 1:8-inch twist. The official table uses a 100-yard zero and a 1.5-inch sight height.
Does the current ammunition page list a ballistic coefficient?
No G1 or G7 value appears on the current official SKU 60080 ammunition page. This review marks both fields Not found instead of copying an unverified value.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 054041600804 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 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.
