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Coming in spring 2026: The new 6.5 Creedmoor TRX® hunting cartridge by Lapua

The 6.5 Creedmoor has been grown to the one of the most popular all-around caliber in the world for both long-range target shooters and medium game hunters.

Loaded with Lapua’s new 6,5 mm 7,8 g / 120 gr TRX® solid-copper bullet, this expanding hunting cartridge offers exceptional ballistics, devastating terminal performance and unbelievable accuracy. The new polymer tip design delivers pinpoint precision with a high BC, rapid and controlled expansion, unmatched weight retention and energy transfer.

The new ammo and its performance full fill the legislation demands in the most of European countries for big game.

Lapua TRX® Ammunition features the highest quality components recognized by the world’s best precision shooting enthusiasts, including Lapua cartridge cases and Vihtavuori propellants. All Lapua TRX® ammunition is assembled with patented Air Lock® water-proof technology, protecting your powder and primer from harmful moisture and other elements detrimental to ignition.

The 6.5 Creedmoor TRX® lead-free factory-loaded ammo will be available in spring 2026.

6.5 Creedmoor / 7.8 g (120 grains) TRX

Caliber

6.5 Creedmoor

Product no.

N316402

Bullet

TRX TrueRange Expanding

Bullet Code

N583

Bullet weight

7.8 g (120 gr)

Bullet type

Lead-free copper

Twist rate

1-8.5”

BC G1

0.428

BC G7

0.212

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