Ammo Reports Team
| Official Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SIG Sauer |
| Cartridge | 6.5 Creedmoor |
| Product Line | Marksman Hunter |
| Bullet Name / Bullet Type | Sierra GameKing HPBT |
| Bullet Weight | 130 gr |
| SKU / Part Number / Item Number | E65CMGK130-20 |
| UPC | 798681708260 |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,820 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 2,295 ft-lbs |
| Ballistic Coefficient G1 | .410 |
| Ballistic Coefficient G7 | Not found |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Test Barrel Length | 24 inches |
| Zero Distance | Not found |
| Sight Height | Not found |
| Intended Use | Hunting / Big Game |
| Product Status | Historical product – exact current SIG Sauer page not found |
| Closest Competitors | HSM Game King 6.5 CM 140 gr Sierra GameKing · Barnes Harvest 6.5 CM 140 gr Sierra Tipped GameKing · Fiocchi Hyperformance 6.5 CM 129 gr SST · Fiocchi Field Dynamics 6.5 CM 129 gr PSP · SIG Sauer Platinum Hunter 6.5 CM 140 gr AccuBond |
Data is based on official manufacturer sources. Found an error? Send us the source link.
Overview
This historical SIG Sauer Marksman Hunter load pairs a 130-grain Sierra GameKing hollow-point boat-tail bullet with a published muzzle velocity of 2,820 fps from a 24-inch test barrel. The exact product page is not present in the current SIG Sauer catalog, so fields that could not be reverified are marked Not found.
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Official Ballistics Availability
A current official downrange velocity, energy, trajectory, or wind-drift table could not be verified for this exact SKU. The previous calculated table has therefore been removed instead of presenting estimates as official data.
Bullet Design and Intended Use
The Sierra GameKing HPBT is a lead-core hunting bullet with a hollow point and boat-tail profile. This load was marketed for hunting and big-game use.
Competitors
| Load | Weight | Bullet | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSM Game King 6.5 CM 140 gr Sierra GameKing | 140 gr | Sierra GameKing SBT | Heavier Sierra hunting alternative |
| Barnes Harvest 6.5 CM 140 gr Sierra Tipped GameKing | 140 gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing | Heavier tipped Sierra alternative |
| Fiocchi Hyperformance 6.5 CM 129 gr SST | 129 gr | Hornady SST | Similar-weight tipped hunting alternative |
| Fiocchi Field Dynamics 6.5 CM 129 gr PSP | 129 gr | Pointed Soft Point | Similar-weight conventional hunting alternative |
| SIG Sauer Platinum Hunter 6.5 CM 140 gr AccuBond | 140 gr | Nosler AccuBond | No exact AmmoReports article found |
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FAQ
What bullet does this load use?
The historical product listing identifies a 130-grain Sierra GameKing hollow-point boat-tail bullet.
What is the listed muzzle velocity?
The historical SIG Sauer data lists 2,820 fps from a 24-inch test barrel.
What is the listed G1 ballistic coefficient?
The historical listing gives a G1 ballistic coefficient of .410.
Why is there no downrange ballistics table?
A current official trajectory and wind-drift table could not be verified for this exact SKU, so calculated estimates were removed.
Is this product in the current SIG Sauer catalog?
The exact SKU was not found in the current catalog and is therefore marked as a historical product.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 798681708260 |
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.”
