Hornady Load Data in Caliber 6.5 Creedmoor
Hornady
Hornady Manufacturing Company, founded in 1949 by Joyce Hornady in Grand Island, Nebraska, is a globally recognized leader in the production of high-quality bullets and ammunition. The company was born out of Hornady's dissatisfaction with the post-World War II bullet market, which lacked consistency and accuracy. Driven by the belief that "accurate bullets are never obsolete," Hornady set out to create ammunition that offered precision, reliability, and performance—values that still define the brand today.
Hornady’s operations began with the production of .30 caliber bullets for hunting. Ove ...
6.5 Creedmoor
Introduced in 2007 by Hornady in collaboration with Creedmoor Sports, the 6.5 Creedmoor was engineered by Dave Emary and Dennis DeMille to optimize long, high–ballistic-coefficient 6.5 mm bullets within short-action magazine constraints. Built off the .30 TC case with a 30-degree shoulder, the cartridge features efficient case geometry, reliable feeding, and consistent neck tension—attributes that quickly earned it a following in high-power and precision rifle circles. Its SAAMI maximum average pressure of 62,000 psi and short-action overall length (around 2.825 inches) make it broadly compati ...
