Federal Gold Medal 130gr Berger Hybrid OTM 6.5 Creedmoor

Federal's Gold Medal line paired with Berger's 130-grain Hybrid OTM bullet creates one of the most capable factory match loads available in 6.5 Creedmoor. The Berger Hybrid ogive design blends tangent and secant profiles, making the bullet less sensitive to seating depth variations while maintaining the high BC typically associated with pure secant designs. This translates to excellent accuracy across a wider range of rifles without the finicky load development that full secant bullets often demand.

Federal's current catalog lists this 130-grain load at 2,825 fps from a 24-inch barrel with 2,303 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and a 0.560 G1 ballistic coefficient. The lighter 130-grain bullet gives a different balance than the 140-class ELD Match and Berger loads: less bullet weight, useful velocity, and a Berger hybrid ogive that many barrels shoot well.

Federal's Gold Medal line uses match primers, consistent brass, and match-focused assembly. The premium price point reflects both the Berger bullet cost and Federal's enhanced QC process, but actual group size and velocity spread still need to be verified in the shooter's rifle.