DoubleTap 6.5 Creedmoor 127gr Barnes LRX Lead Free Ammo
DoubleTap Ammo
- UPC:
- 091037004109
DoubleTap's 6.5 Creedmoor 127gr Barnes LRX Lead Free Ammo offers exceptional performance for long-range shooting and hunting. This premium ammunition features a 127-grain Barnes LRX (Long Range X) bullet, known for its excellent expansion and weight retention. With a muzzle velocity of 2850 fps and muzzle energy of 2291 ft-lbs, this load delivers flat trajectories and hard-hitting terminal performance. The lead-free construction makes it compliant with California's non-lead ammunition requirements, making it ideal for environmentally conscious hunters and shooters.
Product Highlights:
Specifications | |
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Manufacturer | DoubleTap |
Caliber | 6.5 Creedmoor |
Bullet Weight | 127 gr |
Bullet Type | Barnes LRX Lead Free |
Muzzle Velocity | 2850 fps |
Muzzle Energy | 2291 ft lbs |
Casing Material | Brass |
Rounds Per Box | 20 |
Boxes Per Case | 50 |
Application | Sport Shooting |
UPC | 091037004109 |
Lead Free | Yes |
Key Features:
The DoubleTap 6.5 Creedmoor 127gr Barnes LRX Lead Free Ammo offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for hunting applications. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
Caliber | 6.5 Creedmoor Popular long-range cartridge known for its accuracy and efficiency |
Bullet Type | Barnes LRX Lead Free Engineered for superior long-range performance and ethical hunting |
Bullet Weight | 127 gr Optimal weight for balance between velocity and energy retention |
Muzzle Velocity | 2850 fps High velocity for flat trajectory and increased energy downrange |
Muzzle Energy | 2291 ft lbs Substantial energy for effective terminal performance on medium to large game |
Lead Free | Yes Environmentally friendly and compliant with lead-free hunting regulations |
Casing Material | Brass Durable and reloadable brass casings |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Long-Range Hunting: Ideal for ethical, long-range hunting of medium to large game animals such as deer, elk, and antelope.
- Precision Target Shooting: Excellent choice for long-range target shooting and competitions due to its accuracy and consistency.
- Environmentally Sensitive Areas: Perfect for use in areas where lead ammunition is restricted or prohibited.
- Varmint Control: Effective for long-range varmint control where precision is crucial.
- Military and Law Enforcement Training: Suitable for training exercises that require lead-free ammunition with long-range capabilities.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔ High Velocity: 2850 fps muzzle velocity provides excellent long-range performance and flat trajectory.
- ✔ Lead-Free Construction: Barnes LRX bullet is California-certified non-lead ammunition, environmentally friendly and legal for hunting in all areas.
- ✔ Versatile Application: Suitable for both long-range target shooting and big game hunting.
- ✔ Consistent Performance: Barnes LRX (Long Range X) bullet design ensures reliable expansion and weight retention at extended distances.
- ✔ High Energy Transfer: 2291 ft-lbs of muzzle energy provides excellent stopping power for medium to large game animals.
Cons
- ✘ Premium Price: Lead-free construction and high-performance characteristics typically result in a higher cost compared to standard ammunition.
- ✘ Recoil: High velocity and energy can lead to increased felt recoil, especially in lighter rifles.
- ✘ Availability: Premium ammunition may have limited availability compared to more common loadings.
- ✘ Overkill for Small Game: The high energy and expanding bullet design may be excessive for smaller game animals or varmints.
About DoubleTap Ammunition:
DoubleTap Ammunition, founded by Mike McNett in 2002, is a premium ammunition manufacturer based in Cedar City, Utah. Known for their high-quality, high-performance ammunition, DoubleTap has quickly established itself as a leader in the industry. The company specializes in producing some of the most powerful handgun and rifle loads available on the commercial market. DoubleTap's commitment to innovation is evident in their use of cutting-edge components, such as Barnes bullets, to create ammunition that delivers superior accuracy and terminal performance. One of DoubleTap's unique attributes is their focus on developing loads that maximize the potential of various calibers, often pushing the boundaries of velocity and energy while maintaining safe pressure levels. This approach has made them particularly popular among hunters, competitive shooters, and self-defense enthusiasts who demand the utmost performance from their ammunition. DoubleTap is also known for their extensive range of calibers, including many less common options, catering to a wide variety of firearms and applications.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- PRODUCT TYPE:
- Ammunition
- CONDITION:
- New
- CASING:
- Brass
- UPC:
- 091037004109
- grains:
- 127
- caliber:
- 6.5mm Creedmoor