Lead free bullets for 6.5mm and .264: the Fox Classic Hunter range
All three Fox Classic Hunter weights in 6.5mm — 100gr, 123gr and 139gr — with ballistic coefficients and what each is for.
Last updated 28 July 2026
6.5mm is where the Fox Classic Hunter range is deepest, and for good reason: it is the diameter that has quietly taken over UK deer stalking over the last decade. Three weights are stocked — 100, 123 and 139 grain — and between them they cover everything from muntjac to red.
The three weights compared
| Weight | G1 BC | Length | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 gr | 0.315 | 29.2 mm | Mixed species, flat-shooting |
| 123 gr | 0.390 | 34.0 mm | The all-round choice |
| 139 gr | 0.425 | 37.3 mm | Larger deer, longer shots |
The 100 grain is the flat-shooting option. Lightest of the three and shortest at 29.2mm, it stabilises in anything and gives the highest muzzle velocity. Good for mixed-species days where the shot could be a muntjac at forty yards or a roe at two hundred.
The 123 grain is the one most people should buy. Its 0.390 ballistic coefficient is genuinely good, it suits the 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5×55 particularly well, and it has enough mass for any UK deer species without being so long that case capacity becomes a problem.
The 139 grain carries the highest BC in the entire Fox range at 0.425. That is what you want if you are taking longer shots or dealing with big-bodied red and sika. The trade-off is length: at 37.3mm it is a long bullet, so twist rate and seating depth both need thinking about.
Which cartridges take these bullets
Anything firing a .264 inch projectile. In the UK that mostly means the 6.5 Creedmoor and the 6.5×55 Swedish, with the .260 Remington and 6.5 PRC making up most of the rest.
Related guides
6.5mm (.264) Fox Classic Hunter
Projectiles only — no powder, primers or loaded ammunition.
Which Fox 6.5mm bullet has the best ballistic coefficient?
The 139 grain, at 0.425 G1. That is the highest BC of any bullet in the Fox Classic Hunter range.
Is the 123gr or 139gr better for the 6.5 Creedmoor?
The 123 grain is the easier load to develop and suits most stalking. The 139 grain gives a better BC and more retained energy at distance, but is long enough that you should check it seats sensibly in your magazine.
Will the 139 grain stabilise in a 1:8 twist?
A 1:8 twist is standard on most modern 6.5mm rifles and is the usual recommendation for heavy 6.5mm bullets. Slower twists are worth checking carefully given the 37.3mm length.
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Oxon Deer stocks the full Fox Classic Hunter range in 6mm, 6.5mm, .270 and .308, in boxes of 50. Browse the shop.