Description

Federal Premium Trophy Copper 6.5 PRC 120 Grain — 240 Rounds

The Federal Premium Trophy Copper 6.5 PRC is a lead-free, solid copper hunting load at 3,100 fps.

It is Federal’s answer to California’s lead-free hunting requirements, built around the Trophy Copper bullet — their lead-free platform for over a decade.

At $2.08 per round, this is field ammunition for the season, not range fodder.

Trophy Copper vs Nosler E-Tip: Same Category, Different Bullet

You have two lead-free 6.5 PRC options in this range at the same grain weight and velocity: this one and the Nosler E-Tip 6.5 PRC 120gr.

Both are 120-grain, solid copper, lead-free, 3,100 fps, brass-cased.

The differences are in bullet engineering.

The Nosler E-Tip uses an Expansion Control Ring and E-Cavity for dual-stage expansion.

The Federal Premium Trophy Copper 6.5 PRC uses a polymer tip, relief grooves, and a boat tail — a different path to the same end.

Choose based on which terminal design you prefer, or which your barrel shoots more accurately at your distance.

At this price point, both deserve load development before the season.

The Trophy Copper Bullet

Federal’s Trophy Copper — the Federal Premium Trophy Copper 6.5 PRC bullet — has been in production since 2012 and is a genuinely field-proven lead-free design — not a recent introduction.

Key design features:

Polymer tip. Initiates expansion on impact and improves BC over a flat-meplat hollow point.

Relief grooves. Machined into the shank of the Federal Premium Trophy Copper 6.5 PRC bullet to reduce pressure and fouling. A solid copper bullet has more bearing surface than a jacketed lead-core; the grooves compensate.

Boat tail base. Reduces base drag at long range and improves BC.

Uniform expansion. Federal specifies consistent expansion across a range of velocities, with reliable weight retention for penetration on deer and elk.

Specifications

• Caliber: 6.5mm PRC
• Bullet: 120 grain, Trophy Copper (solid copper)
• Muzzle velocity: 3,100 fps
• Muzzle energy: 2,560 ft-lbs
• G1 BC: 0.453
• Application: Medium game
• Lead free: Yes — California-compliant
• Cartridge case: Brass, reloadable
• Primer: Centerfire
• Quantity: 240 rounds (12 × 20-round boxes)
• Federal SKU: P65PRCTC1

Who This Is For

Hunters in California and other lead-restriction states who run a 6.5 PRC and want a field-proven lead-free load.

Hunters outside those states who prefer the penetration profile of a high-retention copper bullet for shots on elk or larger deer at angles where a cup-and-core bullet might shed weight.

For other options, browse the 6.5 PRC ammunition category for other loads at different grain weights and constructions. Specifications are published by SAAMI and by Federal Premium directly. Safe storage guidance is available from the NSSF.

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SHORT DESCRIPTION (above Add to Cart)

Federal Premium Trophy Copper 6.5 PRC. 120-grain solid copper bullet, lead-free, California Condor Zone compliant. 3,100 fps, 2,560 ft-lbs, G1 BC 0.453. Polymer tip, relief grooves, boat tail. Brass case, reloadable. Federal SKU P65PRCTC1. 240 rounds (12 × 20-round boxes). Lead-free hunting load — not a match/target round.

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💬 Before You Go — Hunting Lead-Free in 6.5 PRC?

Running Trophy Copper in your 6.5 PRC? Leave a review with the animal and distance — and tell us how it compared to the Nosler E-Tip if you’ve run both. That comparison is exactly what the next buyer is making. And if you came looking for a load 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. Not for sale to prohibited persons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this lead-free? Yes — solid copper Trophy Copper bullet throughout. Qualifies under California’s Condor Zone regulations and similar lead-free hunting requirements.

How does it compare to the Nosler E-Tip 6.5 PRC in your range? Both are 120-grain, 3,100 fps, solid copper, lead-free. The difference is bullet engineering: E-Tip uses an Expansion Control Ring and E-Cavity; Trophy Copper uses relief grooves and a polymer tip. Which expands more accurately in your rifle is a function of load development.

What is the G1 BC? 0.453. Adequate for deer hunting distances; see Federal’s ballistic calculator for drop and wind drift at your specific ranges.

What’s the application? Federal specifies medium game, but Trophy Copper is used on elk. If you’re planning elk use, confirm adequate energy at your expected range using Federal’s data.

Can I reload the brass? Yes — standard Federal brass, Boxer-primed.

How many rounds is 240? 12 × 20-round boxes.

What’s the per-round cost? $500 / 240 = $2.08 per round.

How long has Trophy Copper been available? Since 2012 — it’s a field-proven design, not a recent introduction.