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6.5 x 65

6.5 x 65

Technical Specifications:

Caliber:
6.5 x 65
Bullet Diameter:
0.264" | 6.71mm
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Case Length (l3):
2.559" | 65.00mm
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL:
3.340" | 84.84mm
Max. Standardized :
60191 psi | 4150 bar
Case Capacity:
68.0 Grains of Water | 4.42 cm3
CID:
CID_1028
Letztes Update:
5/7/2024
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The 6.5 x 65 is a powerful yet accurate centerfire cartridge that was developed by Wilhelm Brenneke in 1927 and is ideally suited to hunting large game such as deer and elk at medium-long range. It has a 2.540 inch case length and can produce velocities of up to 3,100 feet per second with bullets weighing between 120 and 160 grains, making it an excellent choice for long range shooting or hunting at extended distances.

The 6.5 x 65 is also known for its accuracy and consistency when used with quality ammunition, making it an ideal choice for target shooting or competition shooting events such as F-Class or PRS matches. The round has also been used in military applications, most notably by the German army during World War II where it was used in the Gewehr 43 semi-automatic rifle.

When it comes to reloading the 6.5 x 65, you'll be pleased to know that there are many different types of brass cases available on the market today in various sizes depending on your wants and needs; however due to its versatility most reloaders tend to opt for Berdan primed cases which are easy to find thanks to their abundance on both store shelves and military surplus shops alike! Additionally if you're looking for a reliable round that provides impressive performance without too much kick back then look no further than the 6.5x64 Brenneke!

Loads available in this caliber with the following bullets

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.264 | 120gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd
.264 | 140gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd
.264 | 100gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd
.264 | 105gr | Ferrobull Entox Sport
.264 | 120gr | Ferrobull Entox Sport
.264 | 140gr Hornady ECX
.264 | 120gr | Sako BLADE
.264 | 153.5gr | Berger LRHT
.264 | 97gr | IBEX TRD
.264 | 139gr | Norma PlastSpitz
.264 | 156gr | Norma Soft Point ALASKA
.264 | 100gr | Norma HP
.264 | 143gr | Hornady ELD-X
.264 | 102gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor
.264 | 123gr | Hornady SST
.264 | 120gr | Barnes TTSX BT
.264 | 110gr | Hasler Hunting
.263 | 130gr | Rhino Penetrator
.264 | 120gr | AERO SOLR,- smax:20.30
.264 | 105gr | Impala LW CFN
.264 | 120gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 90gr | AERO ECO,- smax:11.60
.264 | 125gr | Hasler ARIETE
.264 | 150gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 130gr | CutEdge Maximus
.264 | 140gr | Hornady A-Tip
.264 | 120gr | Sierra SPT Pro-Hunter
.264 | 120gr | Hornady GMX
.264 | 123gr | Lapua Scenar
.264 | 129gr | Hornady SST InterLock
.264 | 140gr | Speer Grand Slam
.264 | 140gr | Berger VLD Hunting
.264 | 120gr | Barnes TAC-TX BT
.264 | 140gr | Sierra SBT GameKing
.264 | 120gr | Barnes X S
.264 | 120gr | Lapua ScenarL
.264 | 130gr | Berger VLD Target
.264 | 143gr | Norma Bonstrike
.264 | 139gr | Norma Semi Soft Point
.264 | 110gr | Barnes Solid
.264 | 90gr | H&N RN HS
.264 | 115gr | AERO SB,- smax:17.50
.264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing
.264 | 125gr | Nosler Partition SP
.264 | 100gr | Barnes TTSX BT
.264 | 130gr | Norma VLD Diamond
0.264 | 123gr | Fox Classic Hunter
.264 | 128gr | Hasler Hunting
.264 | 140gr | Hornady SP
.264 | 100gr | Nosler Partition
.264 | 100gr | Hornady A-MAX
.264 | 156gr | Norma VULKAN
.264 | 120gr | Barnes BND SPIT-FIRE
.264 | 140gr | Nosler AccuBond
.264 | 100gr | Lapua FMJ
.264 | 118gr | AERO SOLR,- smax:16.10
.264 | 144gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target
.264 | 140gr | Berger Elite Hunter
.263 | 120gr | Rhino Solid Shank
.264 | 140gr | Berger Hybrid Target
.264 | 120gr | Barnes TAC-X
.264 | 147gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 140gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 120gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip
.264 | 123gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 140gr | Berger LRBTHP
.264 | 140gr | Barnes X S
.264 | 127gr | Barnes LRX BT
.264 | 46gr | AERO SOHS,- smax:8.10
.264 | 87gr | IBEX TRD
.264 | 100gr | Berger BT Target
.264 | 85gr | AERO SB,- smax:12.85
.264 | 140gr | Nosler Custom Competition
.264 | 130gr | Barnes Solid BT
.264 | 140gr | Hornady BTHP
.264 | 87gr | IBEX Viper
.264 | 140gr | RWS Doppelkern
.264 | 123gr | Hornady A-MAX
.264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing
.264 | 153gr | Hornady A-TIP
.264 | 143gr | CutEdge MTAC
.264 | 140gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 140gr | Berger VLD Hy Tgt
.264 | 120gr | Norma FMJBT
.264 | 100gr | Barnes X S
.264 | 100gr | Barnes Solid
.264 | 155gr | CutEdge DGSC
.264 | 107gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 105gr | CutEdge Maximus
.264 | 110gr | CutEdge ER Raptor
.264 | 130gr | Barnes X S
.264 | 120gr | CutEdge MTH
.264 | 140gr | Speer IRB
.264 | 140gr | Nosler RDF HPBT
.264 | 120gr | Hornady A-MAX
.264 | 129gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range
.264 | 140gr | Speer Deep Curl Soft Point
.264 | 85gr | AERO SOLR,- smax:13.40
.264 | 156gr | RWS Evolution
.264 | 108gr | Hasler ARIETE
.264 | 140gr | Berger BT Target
.264 | 155gr | Sierra HPBT LR MatchKing
.264 | 130gr | Sierra HP GameKing
.264 | 120gr | Nosler Expansion Tip
.264 | 140gr | Barnes XLC S
.264 | 120gr | Barnes Solid
.264 | 139gr | Norma HP
.264 | 135gr | Berger Classic Hybrid Hunter
.264 | 140gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ-BT
.264 | 133gr | CutEdge MTAC
.264 | 140gr | Remington PSP Core-Lokt
.264 | 139gr | Norma FMJ Elektron
.264 | 140gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip
.264 | 100gr | Barnes TAC-TX BT
.263 | 150gr | Rhino Solid Shank
.264 | 130gr | Barnes TSX S
.264 | 100gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 80gr | Norma FMJ RN
.264 | 120gr | Speer Spitzer Soft Point
.264 | 100gr | Hornady SP
.264 | 130gr Hornady CX
.263 | 140gr | Rhino Solid Shank
.264 | 140gr | Sellier & Bellot SP
.264 | 100gr | Sierra HPBT GameKing
.264 | 95gr | Hornady V-MAX
.264 | 142gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 131gr | Sellier & Bellot SP
.264 | 123gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 140gr | Hornady A-MAX
0.264 | 100gr | Fox Classic Hunter
.264 | 90gr | Speer HP TNT
.264 | 130gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 120gr | Barnes TSX BT
.264 | 130gr | CutEdge MTH 1.417
.264 | 100gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor
.264 | 140gr | Hornady SST
.264 | 93gr | RWS Evolution Green
.264 | 127gr | RWS Kegelspitz
.263 | 120gr | Rhino Penetrator
.264 | 107gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing
.264 | 155gr | Lapua Mega
.264 | 140gr | Lapua Naturalis
.264 | 144gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 85gr | Sierra HP Varminter
.264 | 120gr | Berger BT Target
.264 | 139gr | Brenneke TOG
.264 | 130gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical
.264 | 159gr | RWS TMR
.264 | 140gr | Nosler Partition SP
.264 | 123gr | Nosler Custom Competition
.264 | 130gr | CutEdge MTH
.264 | 140gr | Speer Spitzer Soft Point
.264 | 120gr | Barnes XLC S
.264 | 85gr | Berger Target FB
.264 | 120gr | Impala RNFP KO
.264 | 129gr | Hornady SP
.264 | 108gr | Lapua Scenar
.264 | 160gr | Hornady InterLock RN
.264 | 90gr | AERO SOSR,- smax:14.20
.264 | 100gr | AERO SB,- smax:13.90
.264 | 120gr Hornady CX
.264 | 140gr | Speer TBBC
.264 | 135gr | Hornady A-Tip
.264 | 139gr | Lapua Scenar
.264 | 110gr | IBEX TRD
.264 | 120gr | Remington PSP Core-Lokt
.264 | 100gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip
.264 | 120gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 140gr | H&N RN H
.264 | 156gr | Berger LRBTHP
.264 | 156gr | Norma ORYX
.264 | 142gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range
.264 | 130gr | Nosler AccuBond
.264 | 100gr | Lapua Scenar
.264 | 100gr | Winchester Pointed Soft Point
.264 | 130gr | Berger VLD Hunting
.264 | 139gr | Norma VULKAN
.264 | 136gr | Lapua ScenarL
.264 | 130gr | CutEdge DGSC
.264 | 140gr | Berger VLD Target
.264 | 130gr | Brenneke TAG
.264 | 140gr | Barnes Match Burner
0.264 | 139gr | Fox Classic Hunter
.264 | 160gr | Sierra SP SemiSp
.264 | 129gr | Hornady Interbond
.264 | 90gr | Impala LWHV LS
.264 | 144gr | Lapua FMJ Boat Tail
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