Ammo Reports Team
| Official Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nosler |
| Cartridge | 6.5 Creedmoor |
| Product Line | Whitetail Country |
| Bullet Name / Bullet Type | 140 gr Solid Base Spitzer Boat Tail |
| Bullet Weight | 140 gr |
| SKU / Part Number / Item Number | 40105 |
| UPC | Not found |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Muzzle Velocity | Not found |
| Muzzle Energy | Not found |
| Ballistic Coefficient G1 | 0.495 |
| Ballistic Coefficient G7 | Not found |
| Case Material | Not found |
| Primer | Not found |
| Reloadable | Not found |
| Test Barrel Length | 24 in (1:8 in twist) |
| Zero Distance | Not found |
| Sight Height | Not found |
| Intended Use | Deer-sized game |
| Product Status | Current Nosler catalog |
| Closest Competitors | Federal Power-Shok 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr SP Winchester Power-Point 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr SP Remington Core-Lokt 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr PSP Fiocchi Field Dynamics 6.5 Creedmoor 129 gr PSP Nosler Ballistic Tip 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Spitzer BT |
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Overview
Whitetail Country SKU 40105 uses a 140-grain Solid Base bullet with a spitzer profile and boat-tail base. Nosler lists a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.495, a 24-inch test barrel, a 1:8-inch twist, and deer-sized game as the intended use. Official product page: Nosler.
Official Ballistics
Nosler’s current official product page for SKU 40105 does not publish muzzle velocity, muzzle energy, trajectory, or wind-drift values. No retailer-derived or calculated table is presented here as official data.
Bullet Design and Intended Use
Nosler describes the Solid Base bullet as a deer-focused design with a fifth-generation tapered jacket, a heavy solid base, a boat-tail, and a streamlined profile. The current product page does not publish a trajectory table for this SKU.
- Purpose-built for deer hunting.
- Lead-core bullet – not lead-free.
- The current official page lists G1 BC 0.495.
- No official muzzle velocity, energy, trajectory, or wind-drift table is currently displayed.
Competitors
| Load | Positioning |
|---|---|
| Federal Power-Shok 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr SP | 140 gr conventional soft-point hunting load. |
| Winchester Power-Point 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr SP | 140 gr conventional soft-point hunting load. |
| Remington Core-Lokt 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr PSP | Traditional 140 gr controlled-expansion deer load. |
| Fiocchi Field Dynamics 6.5 Creedmoor 129 gr PSP | Lighter conventional soft-point hunting load. |
| Nosler Ballistic Tip 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Spitzer BT | Nosler’s polymer-tipped 140 gr hunting alternative. |
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FAQ
What is the Nosler Solid Base bullet and how is it different from Ballistic Tip?
Solid Base uses an exposed lead nose, a tapered jacket, a heavy solid base, and a boat-tail. Ballistic Tip adds a polymer tip and uses a different jacket design. They are distinct Nosler hunting-bullet families.
Why is this called Whitetail Country rather than Trophy Grade?
Whitetail Country is Nosler’s deer-specific ammunition line built around the Solid Base bullet. Trophy Grade is a separate Nosler product family using other Nosler bullet designs.
Is the published G1 BC really 0.495?
Yes. The current official Nosler product specifications for SKU 40105 list a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.495. A G7 value is not listed.
Does Nosler publish official trajectory for this load?
The current official product page does not show muzzle velocity, muzzle energy, trajectory, or wind-drift values for SKU 40105. This review does not present secondary-source calculations as official data.
What are the official barrel specifications?
Nosler lists a 24-inch test barrel with a 1:8-inch twist for this product.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not found | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | No data yet |
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Last verified against the current Nosler product page: September 20, 2026. Data confidence: High for listed specifications; no official ballistic table published.
