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6mm Creedmoor Ammo For Sale

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Despite being released in 2010, the 6mm Creedmoor is the third most popular cartridge used in the Precision Rifle Series. Although the 6mm CM started out as a wildcat cartridge with its insane long-range potential, its popularity caught up to that of its parent cartridge quickly. Learn More
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  1. Black Hills Gold 6mm Creedmoor Ammo - 20 Rounds of 103 Grain ELD-X Ammunition

    $49.99

    57 In stock now

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    Bullet type ELD-X
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2950 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1990 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $2.5 per round
    • Made by Black Hills Ammunition

Overview of 6mm Creedmoor Ammo

The 6mm Creedmoor is the brainchild of PRS competitor and outdoor columnist, John Snow. After the insane success of the 6.5 Creedmoor on the precision rifle scene, Snow kicked around the idea of necking down the cartridge to accept a smaller 6mm projectile. He experimented with some hand loads, had a custom rifle built for them, and then wrote about it for Outdoor Life.

Hornady, always looking for the next big step in cartridge innovation, saw Snow’s write-up and decided to run with it. The company released the first factory ammo shortly after Snow’s article ran in August 2010. Ruger was also Johnny-on-the-spot and released their famous Precision Rifle chambered for the new 6mm Creedmoor.

How Does The 6mm Creedmoor Compare To Other Calibers?

Caliber Recoil Pros Cons
6.5 Creedmoor 6mm Creedmoor has less 6mm Creedmoor has lighter recoil and flatter trajectory 6mm Creedmoor has less stopping power and less available ammo

For complete ballistics data across all major manufacturers and bullet weights — including trajectory charts, velocity comparisons, and energy retention at extended ranges — explore our comprehensive 6mm Creedmoor ballistics guide.

Molly Carter
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Molly Carter