Home » 264 / 6.5 mm » 6.5 Creedmoor » Winchester Power-Point 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Soft Point

Winchester Power-Point 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Soft Point

2

Best seller

Ammo Reports Team 9 6.5 Creedmoor

SaveSavedRemoved 0

Official Specs

Manufacturer-stated data. No independent verification — see Real-World Data below.

Note: Winchester does not publish the test barrel length for this load on retail listings. The standard SAAMI test barrel for 6.5 Creedmoor is 24″. Most hunting rifles run 22–24″ barrels — velocity loss from a 22″ barrel is typically 30–60 fps relative to 24″ test data. Community submissions will provide real-world barrel-length data.

Variants

This page covers Winchester Power-Point X652 · 6.5 Creedmoor · 140 gr Soft Point only.

Winchester’s 6.5 Creedmoor lineup also includes:

• Winchester Deer Season XP 6.5 Creedmoor 125 gr Copper Extreme Point — polymer tip, lead-free copper, optimized for whitetail
• Winchester Expedition Big Game 6.5 Creedmoor 142 gr AccuBond CT — bonded bullet for larger and tougher game

Each has its own report page. The Power-Point is Winchester’s traditional, field-proven hunting load at the most accessible price point in their 6.5 CM lineup.

Best Uses

Good fit:

• Whitetail deer hunting at typical field ranges (100–400 yards) — this is the primary use case the load is designed for
• Mule deer and pronghorn in open terrain where the flat 6.5 CM trajectory is an advantage
• Elk at moderate ranges (inside 300 yards) — the 140 gr soft point at 2,730 fps generates sufficient energy; beyond 300 yards on elk, a bonded or controlled-expansion bullet is a more conservative choice
• Hunters who reload — boxer-primed brass cases are reloadable and 6.5 CM brass has a long service life
• Budget-conscious big game hunters who want a proven bullet design without paying premium prices

Not the right tool for:

• Varmint or small game — significant overkill, and soft point expansion behavior is not optimized for small targets
• Maximum penetration on heavy or dangerous game — an unbonded soft point can shed jacket material on heavy bone; bonded designs are more appropriate for that application
• Long-range precision competition — Power-Point is a hunting bullet, not a match bullet; BC and consistency are not in the same class as dedicated match loads

Reliability Notes

Not enough data to draw conclusions. This section will be updated as submissions accumulate.

General notes from open sources:

• The Power-Point bullet design has been in continuous production since the 1960s — it is one of the longest-running and most field-tested hunting bullet designs in North American hunting history; the 6.5 CM version applies the same proven notched-jacket technology to a modern cartridge
• Soft point bullets without a polymer tip can experience tip deformation in magazine feeding in some rifles over repeated cycling — not a widespread reported issue with this load, but worth noting for hunters who top off magazines frequently
• Boxer-primed brass from Winchester is widely regarded as consistent and suitable for reloading; 6.5 CM cases typically last 3–5 reloading cycles depending on load and chamber dimensions
• At 2,730 fps, this load runs at the upper end of factory 6.5 CM velocities for 140 gr bullets — velocity consistency lot-to-lot is a relevant data point that community submissions will help establish

Competitors

Report pages for the loads above are in progress and will be linked here when published.

Price Reality

• Typical retail range: $34–50 per box of 20 (US market, 2025–2026)
• Per-round cost: approximately $1.48–1.70 from standard retail; case pricing (~$295 / 200 rounds) brings it to ~$1.48/round
• Case value: buying by the case saves ~$0.22/round — meaningful for hunters who also use this load for pre-season zeroing and practice
• vs. premium competitors: Power-Point runs $10–30/box less than bonded or tipped premium loads (Nosler AccuBond, Hornady ELD-X) while delivering proven field performance for most deer-hunting scenarios
• Fair price benchmark: under $40/box is a solid deal; above $50/box for the standard 20-round box is overpriced relative to the load’s positioning

Prices change. Check the Where to Buy block for current listings.

Where to Buy

Affiliate links. These do not influence ratings, data, or any editorial content on this page.

• Ammunition Depot — add link
• MidwayUSA — add link
• Brownells — add link
• Palmetto State Armory — add link

FAQ

What is the Power-Point bullet design and how does it work?

Power-Point is Winchester’s trademarked soft point bullet design featuring strategic notching cut into the jacket around the nose. These notches act as expansion initiation points — on impact, they control how the jacket peels back, producing more consistent mushrooming across a range of impact velocities compared to a plain soft point. The exposed lead tip initiates expansion on contact. The design has been in production since the 1960s and has accumulated an enormous amount of field data on North American deer-sized game.

Is 140 gr the right bullet weight for 6.5 Creedmoor deer hunting?

140 gr is the most popular weight for 6.5 Creedmoor in hunting applications and is considered the standard for medium to large game. It offers the best balance of sectional density (which drives penetration), ballistic coefficient (which affects long-range drift and drop), and terminal performance for deer-sized targets. Lighter bullets (120–129 gr) are faster and can be accurate but sacrifice some downrange energy retention. For whitetail at typical field distances, 140 gr is the go-to choice.

How does Power-Point compare to Core-Lokt for deer hunting?

These are the two most historically significant American deer hunting soft point loads — both unbonded, both field-proven over decades, both in the same price bracket. Core-Lokt (Remington) uses a tapered jacket that controls expansion differently than Winchester’s notched Power-Point jacket. In practice, hunters who have used both on deer report comparable results at typical hunting distances. BC and velocity figures are nearly identical at 140 gr. Accuracy preference between the two in a given rifle is the most practical differentiator — worth testing both at 100 yards before the season.

Can this ammunition be used for elk?

Yes, with range and shot placement caveats. At 140 gr and 2,730 fps, the load generates over 1,500 ft-lbs of energy past 300 yards — generally considered the minimum threshold for elk. However, an unbonded soft point like Power-Point can shed jacket material on heavy shoulder bone, which reduces penetration. For responsible elk hunting, shots inside 250 yards on broadside or quartering-away angles are where this load performs reliably. For longer shots or heavier game, a bonded bullet (AccuBond, Trophy Bonded, Federal Trophy Bonded Tip) provides a larger margin.

Is the brass reloadable?

Yes. Winchester uses Boxer-primed brass cases, which are fully reloadable with standard reloading equipment. 6.5 Creedmoor has become one of the most popular reloading calibers in the US — brass, dies, and data are widely available. Winchester brass is generally well-regarded for consistent dimensions and durability across multiple firing cycles.

Submit Your Data · Real-World Results

Manufacturer velocity figures are measured under controlled lab conditions — barrel length, temperature, and lot number all affect real-world performance. The data below comes from community submissions tied to specific test conditions and reviewed before
publishing.

Once this page reaches 3 approved submissions, aggregate velocity
and confidence level will appear here automatically.

Shot this load? Share your results — firearm type, barrel length, average velocity, shots fired, temperature. No account required.

All submissions are manually reviewed before appearing on this page.

Results vary by firearm, barrel condition, ammunition lot, and environmental factors.
Submitted data is for reference only.
AmmoReports does not guarantee accuracy of user-submitted results.

Last updated: April 2026 · Data confidence: Low (0 submissions) ·