Description

Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range 6.5 PRC AccuBond LR 142gr — 400 Rounds

The Nosler 6.5 PRC AccuBond LR is Nosler’s long-range hunting load — Trophy Grade Long Range, loaded with the AccuBond Long Range bullet.

It is designed to expand reliably at the reduced impact velocities of extended distance shots.

At $1.63 per round for 400 rounds, it is the second-lowest per-round price in the 6.5 PRC category after the Hornady Precision Hunter.

AccuBond LR vs Standard AccuBond — The Critical Distinction

You will see two AccuBond loads from Nosler in this category. They are different bullets with different design goals.

Standard AccuBond (Nosler Trophy Grade 140gr — already in this range): A conventional bonded hunting bullet optimised for all-range hunting use, from close deer shots to moderate long-range elk shots.

AccuBond Long Range (this product): A different design specifically for shots where the bullet arrives at significantly reduced velocity — 400+ yards in most cases. At those velocities, a conventional bonded bullet may not expand reliably — which is what the Nosler 6.5 PRC AccuBond LR is built to solve. The AccuBond LR is engineered to expand at those lower speeds.

The engineering difference is in the ogive and tip geometry.

The Nosler 6.5 PRC AccuBond LR uses a longer, more streamlined ogive — raising the BC — and a tip designed to initiate expansion at velocities the standard AccuBond doesn’t target.

The AccuBond LR Design

Long ogive. The extended nose profile raises the BC significantly over a conventional AccuBond of the same calibre and weight. Higher BC means more velocity retained at distance — which is the whole point of a long-range load.

Polymer tip. Initiates expansion and helps maintain BC in flight. The tip is designed for the lower-velocity expansion threshold of the LR application.

Bonded core. The lead alloy core is chemically bonded to the copper alloy jacket. Weight retention at distance is the structural guarantee of the bonded construction — core and jacket stay together even through heavy bone at the reduced velocities of long-range impacts.

Nosler brass. The Nosler 6.5 PRC AccuBond LR is loaded in Nosler’s own brass, with the same quality controls as every other Trophy Grade line — cases checked for length, necks sized and trued, flash holes checked, powder charges weighed.

Specifications

• Caliber: 6.5mm PRC
• Bullet: 142 grain, AccuBond Long Range (bonded, polymer tip, long ogive)
• Muzzle velocity: 2,900 fps
• Application: Large game, long-range hunting
• Lead free: No
• Cartridge case: Nosler brass, reloadable
• Primer: Centerfire
• Quantity: 400 rounds (20 × 20-round boxes)
• Nosler SKU: 61232

Where It Fits in the 6.5 PRC Range

The Nosler 6.5 PRC AccuBond LR is the Nosler-brand long-range large game specialist, in the largest case count Nosler offers in this category:

• Nosler AccuBond 140gr — standard AccuBond, all-range, 200rnd
• Nosler AccuBond LR 142gr — long-range optimised, 400rnd, $1.63/rnd
• Hornady Precision Hunter 143gr — ELD-X, G1 BC 0.625, 400rnd, $1.50/rnd

The Nosler 6.5 PRC AccuBond LR and Hornady Precision Hunter are directly comparable — same grain weight range, same large-game intent, same case count.

The Hornady has a published G1 BC of 0.625. Nosler’s BC for the AccuBond LR in 6.5 PRC should be confirmed at nosler.com for a direct comparison.

Browse the 6.5 PRC ammunition category for all options. Technical specifications are published by SAAMI and by Nosler directly. Safe storage guidance is available from the NSSF.

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SHORT DESCRIPTION (above Add to Cart)

Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range. 6.5 PRC, 142-grain AccuBond Long Range (bonded, polymer tip, extended ogive). 2,900 fps. Designed for reliable expansion at long-range reduced-velocity impacts — different from the standard AccuBond. Nosler brass. Nosler SKU 61232. 400 rounds (20 × 20-round boxes). Not lead-free. Not interchangeable with standard AccuBond — different bullet design.

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💬 Before You Go — Shooting AccuBond LR at Extended Range?

Running this load on elk or deer at distance? Leave a review with the range and the result — and tell us how it compared to the Hornady Precision Hunter if you’ve shot both. That comparison at 400+ yards from real hunters is exactly what the next buyer needs. And if you came looking for a load we don’t carry, tell us. 🎯

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between AccuBond and AccuBond Long Range? The AccuBond (standard) is optimised for all-range hunting from close to moderate long-range. The AccuBond LR uses a longer ogive, higher BC, and a tip calibrated for reliable expansion at the reduced velocities of 400+ yard shots. They are different bullets with different intended velocity windows.

Is this the same bullet as in the Winchester EBGLR also in this range? Yes — the Winchester Expedition Big Game Long Range 6.5 PRC 142gr uses the same AccuBond LR bullet. The choice between them is brand preference, brass (Nosler vs Winchester), and case count (400 vs 220).

What’s the muzzle velocity? 2,900 fps — consistent with other 140–143 grain loads in the category.

How does it compare to the Hornady Precision Hunter 143gr in this range? Both are 143-grain-range bonded long-range large game loads at 2,900–2,960 fps in 400-round cases. Hornady ELD-X has published G1 BC 0.625. AccuBond LR BC for 6.5 PRC 142gr should be confirmed at nosler.com for a direct comparison. Hornady is $1.50/round; this is $1.63/round.

Is it lead-free? No — bonded lead alloy core. Not California-compliant for hunting.

What is “long ogive” and why does it matter? The extended nose profile raises the bullet’s BC by reducing drag. A higher BC means less drop and wind drift at distance — the defining advantage of a long-range load over a conventional design.

Can I reload the brass? Yes — Nosler brass, the same as used in all Trophy Grade loads.

What’s the per-round cost? $650 / 400 = $1.63 per round.