Winchester White Box 6.5 Creedmoor 125gr Open Tip — 500 Rounds

The Winchester White Box 6.5 Creedmoor is Winchester’s volume range and training load.

A 125-grain open tip bullet at 2,850 fps, loaded to high-volume shooter standards at the lowest practical price in the 6.5 Creedmoor category.

At $1.20 per round for 500 rounds, it is the most affordable non-match training load currently in this 6.5 Creedmoor range.

What “Open Tip” Means on a Range Load

Open tip is a construction method, not a terminal performance descriptor.

The open tip here is a manufacturing artefact — the bullet is formed base-first, leaving a small hollow at the tip. It does not expand on impact.

Winchester’s own description confirms this: the Winchester White Box 6.5 Creedmoor “does not expand on impact, which makes it great for target shooting.”

This is not a hunting load. It is a range load, a load development tool, and a training round.

Why White Box for 6.5 Creedmoor Volume Shooting

The 6.5 Creedmoor is a high-BC cartridge that rewards extended range shooting. But that extended range work is expensive with premium loads at $1.50–$2.86/round.

The Winchester White Box 6.5 Creedmoor is the economical alternative for:

Load development. Before committing to a hunting load, most serious Creedmoor shooters run hundreds of rounds to find their rifle’s preferred velocity and seating depth. White Box allows that at $1.20/round rather than $1.50–$2.86/round.

High-volume practice. Running 500 rounds through a 6.5 Creedmoor at $1.20/round costs $600. Running the same 500 rounds through Hornady Precision Hunter at $1.50/round costs $750. The difference is meaningful at volume.

Zeroing and maintenance. A new scope zero, a new muzzle device, or a rifle return from a gunsmith all require verification rounds. White Box is the practical choice for that work.

Specifications

• Caliber: 6.5mm Creedmoor
• Bullet: 125 grain, Open Tip (non-expanding)
• Muzzle velocity: 2,850 fps
• Muzzle energy: 2,254 ft-lbs
• Application: Target shooting, range training, load development
• Lead free: No
• Cartridge case: Brass, reloadable
• Primer: Boxer, non-corrosive
• Quantity: 500 rounds (25 × 20-round boxes)
• Winchester Item: 705538 / Mfg. USA65CM

Where It Fits in the 6.5 Creedmoor Category

The Winchester White Box 6.5 Creedmoor is the volume training option in a growing category:

• Barnes VOR-TX Long Range 127gr LRX — lead-free hunting, $1.83/round
• Hornady Superformance GMX 120gr — lead-free hunting, $1.60/round
• Hornady Match ELD-M 147gr — match/target, $1.10/round
• Winchester White Box OT 125gr — range/training, $1.20/round

Also in the category: Federal Non-Typical Whitetail 140gr SP, Federal Premium Swift Scirocco 130gr, Sellier & Bellot FMJ 140gr.

Browse the 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition category for the full selection. Specifications are published by SAAMI and by Winchester directly. Safe storage guidance is available from the NSSF.

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SHORT DESCRIPTION (above Add to Cart)

Winchester White Box 6.5mm Creedmoor. 125-grain open tip, non-expanding. 2,850 fps, 2,254 ft-lbs. Range and training load — not for hunting. Brass case, Boxer-primed, reloadable. Winchester Item 705538 / USA65CM. 500 rounds (25 × 20-round boxes). Not lead-free. Not a hunting load.

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💬 Before You Go — Running White Box for Practice in 6.5 Creedmoor?

Using this for load development or range sessions? Leave a review with the accuracy you’re seeing at distance and what you’re doing before you switch to your hunting load. That transition data is exactly what other 6.5 Creedmoor shooters want to read. And if you came looking for a load we don’t carry, tell us. 🎯

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a hunting load? No. The open tip does not expand on impact — Winchester’s own description confirms this. For 6.5 Creedmoor hunting loads, see the Barnes VOR-TX Long Range, Hornady Superformance GMX, or other expanding loads in this category.

What is “open tip” in this context? A manufacturing artefact from forming the bullet base-first, leaving a small opening at the tip. It is not a hollow point designed for expansion. The bullet is functionally non-expanding — a range bullet.

Is it accurate enough for long-range practice? Yes — Winchester White Box is loaded to consistent specifications with quality components. For precision load development, SD and ES may be higher than premium match loads, but for building marksmanship fundamentals and zeroing at distance, it is appropriate.

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

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

Why is it cheaper than the Hornady Match ELD-M in this category? Different purpose and loading tier. White Box is Winchester’s value-line range load. The Hornady Match ELD-M is a premium match load with Doppler-verified BC and AMP jacket construction. Both are 500-round cases; the Hornady is $1.10/round, the White Box is $1.20/round — the difference is in the bullet quality and consistency specification.

Is 500 rounds 25 boxes? Yes — 25 × 20-round boxes.

What’s the per-round cost at the sale price? $600 / 500 = $1.20 per round (was $1.40 at the original $700 price).