Description

Federal Premium Gold Medal Berger 6.5mm Grendel 130gr Hybrid OTM — 260 Rounds

The Federal Premium Gold Medal Berger 6.5 Grendel is Federal’s premium long-range match load in the 6.5mm Grendel.

A 130-grain Berger Hybrid OTM at 2,400 fps, loaded to Gold Medal specifications for PRS competition in AR-15-compatible platforms.

At $2.31 per round for 260 rounds, the Federal Premium Gold Medal Berger 6.5 Grendel is premium match ammunition for a niche cartridge.

Why 2,400 fps — and Why That’s Not a Problem

A buyer comparing this to 6.5 Creedmoor match loads running 2,700–2,960 fps might wonder why the velocity is lower.

The 6.5mm Grendel was designed for the AR-15 platform, which constrains case capacity.

The Grendel’s smaller case produces lower velocity than the 6.5 Creedmoor, but it delivers 6.5mm bullet ballistics — high BC, flat trajectory, excellent wind resistance — from a standard AR-15 lower receiver.

The trade: a 6.5 Creedmoor bolt gun will shoot this bullet class faster.

A Grendel AR-15 shoots it in a semi-automatic, magazine-fed platform the Creedmoor doesn’t fit. The Federal Premium Gold Medal Berger 6.5 Grendel serves that buyer.

Gold Medal Berger — The Loading Standard

Gold Medal Berger is Federal’s top precision loading tier. Three elements distinguish it:

Berger Hybrid OTM bullet. The Berger Hybrid combines a tangent-ogive base section with a secant-ogive tip section, which reduces sensitivity to seating depth variation while maintaining a high BC. The Hybrid is one of the most widely used bullets in Precision Rifle Series competition.

Gold Medal match primer. Federal’s own match-grade primer — the Federal Premium Gold Medal Berger 6.5 Grendel uses this for consistent lot-to-lot ignition.

Federal brass to tightest specifications. The Federal Premium Gold Medal Berger 6.5 Grendel adheres to the tightest dimensional tolerances in Federal’s factory ammunition line.

This Is a Match Load, Not a Hunting Load

The Berger Hybrid OTM is not designed for terminal expansion on game. It is a target bullet engineered for BC and consistency.

In some states, open-tip match bullets may face hunting restrictions regardless of caliber. Confirm local regulations before field use.

Specifications

• Caliber: 6.5mm Grendel
• Bullet: 130 grain, Berger Hybrid Open Tip Match (OTM)
• Muzzle velocity: 2,400 fps
• Application: Target, competition, PRS, long-range precision
• Lead free: No
• Cartridge case: Federal brass, reloadable
• Primer: Gold Medal match primer, centerfire
• Quantity: 260 rounds (13 × 20-round boxes)

Browse the 6.5mm Grendel ammunition category. Technical 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 Gold Medal Berger 6.5mm Grendel. 130-grain Berger Hybrid OTM, 2,400 fps. Gold Medal match primer, Federal brass to tightest specifications. Designed for AR-15-compatible Grendel platforms. Brass case, reloadable. 260 rounds (13 × 20-round boxes). Match load — not for hunting. Not lead-free.

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💬 Before You Go — Running Gold Medal Berger in Your Grendel?

Shooting this in competition or for PRS? Leave a review with your SD numbers and the platform you’re running — and tell us whether you prefer the Grendel for semi-auto competition specifically. That’s the context the next Grendel shooter needs. 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. Open-tip match bullets may be subject to hunting restrictions in some states. Not for sale to prohibited persons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the velocity only 2,400 fps for a 130-grain 6.5mm bullet? The 6.5mm Grendel has a smaller case than the 6.5 Creedmoor — it was designed to fit the AR-15 platform. Lower case capacity means lower velocity. The BC advantage of 6.5mm bullets still applies at 2,400 fps; the trade is velocity for platform compatibility.

What rifle does this fit? Any rifle chambered in 6.5mm Grendel — typically AR-15-pattern rifles with a Grendel upper, or bolt-action rifles in this caliber. Not compatible with standard 5.56 NATO or 6.5 Creedmoor chambers.

What is the Berger Hybrid OTM? A target bullet design combining a tangent-ogive base and secant-ogive tip. The hybrid reduces seating depth sensitivity while maintaining high BC — popular at PRS events specifically because it performs consistently in semi-auto magazines.

Is this a hunting load? No. The Berger Hybrid OTM is not designed for terminal expansion on game. For hunting, use an expanding bullet appropriate for the target species.

Is it lead-free? No — conventional lead-core match construction.

What’s the muzzle velocity and BC? Muzzle velocity: 2,400 fps. G1 BC: check Federal’s website for the Berger Hybrid OTM 130gr data.

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

What’s the per-round cost? $600 / 260 = $2.31 per round.