Description

Barnes Precision Match 6.5 PRC 145gr Match Burner OTM BT — 360 Rounds

The Barnes Precision Match 6.5 PRC is the only dedicated target and competition load in the 6.5 PRC category.

Every other load here is built for hunting. This one is built for precision shooting, long-range competition, and load development.

At $1.69 per round for 360 rounds, it is the best value-per-round match load available in 6.5 PRC.

Why a Dedicated Match Load in 6.5 PRC

The hunting loads in this category are designed around terminal expansion. The Barnes Precision Match 6.5 PRC is not.

The Match Burner OTM BT is an open-tip match bullet — the configuration used by precision shooters because manufacturing tolerances are tighter and the BC is optimised purely for trajectory, not for wound channel.

A match bullet at this weight in 6.5 PRC puts a high-BC projectile through the case at the velocity the cartridge was designed for.

That combination is the reason competitive and precision rifle shooters choose the Barnes Precision Match 6.5 PRC and the 6.5 PRC cartridge for long-range work.

The Match Burner OTM BT Bullet

Open tip match (OTM). The open tip is not a hollow point for expansion — it is a manufacturing artefact from making the bullet base first. OTM construction produces tighter jacket thickness uniformity than a conventional cup-and-core hunting bullet, which improves BC consistency.

Boat tail (BT). Reduces base drag at long range, contributing to the published BC figure.

High BC. Barnes markets this as a “High BC” bullet. The specific figure is not in the current spec table — confirm at barnesbullets.com before load development.

Temperature-stable propellant. Barnes specifies a temperature-stable powder in the Barnes Precision Match 6.5 PRC to keep extreme spread (ES) and standard deviation (SD) low across a range of ambient temperatures. This matters for competition shooting where a summer and winter zero should print close to the same point of impact.

What Low SD and ES Actually Mean

Every competitive shooter measuring their factory ammunition focuses on muzzle velocity standard deviation. A high SD means the bullet exits at inconsistently different velocities from shot to shot — which produces variable drop and drift at distance.

The Barnes Precision Match 6.5 PRC is loaded to minimise both. Factory fresh brass, match-grade bullet, temperature-stable propellant, and precise charge weights combine to produce the consistency that a hunting load doesn’t need to deliver.

This Is Not a Hunting Load

The Match Burner OTM BT bullet is not designed for terminal expansion and will not expand reliably on game.

For hunting in 6.5 PRC, see the other loads in the 6.5 PRC ammunition category.

In some states, open-tip match bullets may not qualify under hunting regulations. Confirm local regulations before field use.

Specifications

• Caliber: 6.5mm PRC
• Bullet: 145 grain, Match Burner OTM BT (open tip match, boat tail)
• Muzzle velocity: Not published in current spec table — confirm at barnesbullets.com (MPN BB65PRC01)
• Application: Target shooting, long-range competition, PRS
• Lead free: No
• Cartridge case: Brass, reloadable
• Primer: Boxer centerfire
• Quantity: 360 rounds (18 × 20-round boxes)
• Barnes MPN: BB65PRC01

Cartridge specifications are published by SAAMI and by Barnes Bullets directly. Safe storage guidance is available from the NSSF.

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SHORT DESCRIPTION (above Add to Cart)

Barnes Precision Match 6.5 PRC. 145-grain Match Burner OTM BT — open tip match, boat tail. Temperature-stable propellant for low SD and ES across ambient temperatures. Factory-fresh brass, Boxer-primed, reloadable. Barnes MPN BB65PRC01. 360 rounds (18 × 20-round boxes). Not a hunting load — no terminal expansion. Target and competition only. Muzzle velocity: confirm at barnesbullets.com.

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💬 Before You Go — Running Precision Match in Your 6.5 PRC?

Shooting this competitively or for PRS? Leave a review with your SD numbers and the distance you’re running it at. That’s the data every precision rifle shooter needs before committing to a match load. And if you came looking for a load or caliber we don’t carry, tell us. 🎯

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Please purchase and use ammunition responsibly and in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Ammunition cannot be shipped to all jurisdictions — verify legal shipment to your address before ordering. Buyers must be of legal age in their jurisdiction. Open-tip match bullets may be subject to hunting restrictions in some states. Not for sale to prohibited persons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a hunting load? No. The Match Burner OTM BT is not designed for terminal expansion. It will not perform reliably on game. For 6.5 PRC hunting loads, see the other products in this category.

What is an OTM bullet? Open Tip Match. The open tip is a manufacturing byproduct of forming the bullet base-first, which produces tighter jacket thickness tolerances. It is not the same as a hollow point designed for expansion.

What does “low SD and ES” mean? Standard deviation (SD) and extreme spread (ES) measure shot-to-shot velocity consistency. Lower figures mean more predictable drop and drift at distance — critical for precision shooting.

What is the muzzle velocity? Not in the current spec table. Pull it from barnesbullets.com for MPN BB65PRC01 before building a firing solution.

Why temperature-stable propellant? Temperature affects powder burn rate and therefore muzzle velocity. A temperature-stable powder keeps velocity consistent from cold morning shoots to warm afternoon stages — important for competition where you build one firing solution and use it all day.

Is the bullet lead-free? No — conventional lead-core OTM construction.

What’s the per-round cost? $610 / 360 = $1.69 per round — the lowest in the 6.5 PRC category.

Can I reload the brass? Yes — factory-fresh Barnes brass, Boxer-primed, standard reloadable.