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6.5 x 65 R

6.5 x 65 R

Technical Specifications:

Caliber:
6.5 x 65 R
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 :
55114 psi | 3800 bar
Case Capacity:
67.0 Grains of Water | 4.35 cm3
CID:
CID_1029
Letztes Update:
5/7/2024
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The 6.5 x 65 R is a powerful rimmed bottlenecked centerfire cartridge designed by Wilhelm Brenneke in 1927. It is ideally suited for hunting large game such as deer and elk at medium-long ranges, with velocities of up to 3,100 feet per second achievable with bullets weighing between 120 and 160 grains.

Due to its rimmed design, the 6.5x65R is generally easier to handle while still offering enough power to take down big game animals at long ranges. Additionally, the round has excellent accuracy and consistency when used with quality ammunition, making it an ideal choice for target shooting or competitive shooting events such as F-Class or PRS matches. It 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 R, 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 | 120gr | Prvi Partizan HPBT
.264 | 85gr | Berger Target FB
.264 | 155gr | Lapua Mega
.264 | 120gr | Barnes BND SPIT-FIRE
.264 | 46gr | AERO SOHS,- smax:8.10
.264 | 105gr | Impala LW CFN
.264 | 140gr | Sellier & Bellot SP
.264 | 160gr | Sierra SP SemiSp
.264 | 120gr | Norma FMJBT
.264 | 140gr | Berger Hybrid Target
.264 | 140gr | Hornady A-Tip
.264 | 100gr | Barnes TAC-TX BT
.264 | 156gr | Berger LRBTHP
.264 | 144gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target
.264 | 156gr | RWS Evolution
.264 | 153gr | Hornady A-TIP
.264 | 115gr | AERO SB,- smax:17.50
.264 | 85gr | Sierra HP Varminter
.264 | 140gr | Speer TBBC
.264 | 130gr | CutEdge Maximus
.264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing
.264 | 140gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 100gr | Lapua FMJ
.264 | 130gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.263 | 130gr | Rhino Penetrator
.264 | 139gr | Norma HP
.264 | 156gr | Norma ORYX
.264 | 120gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 120gr | CutEdge MTH
.264 | 156gr | Norma Soft Point ALASKA
.264 | 140gr | Hornady SST
.264 | 129gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range
.264 | 135gr | Berger Classic Hybrid Hunter
.264 | 123gr | Hornady SST
.264 | 100gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 143gr | Hornady ELD-X
.264 | 123gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 120gr | Barnes TAC-X
.264 | 105gr | CutEdge Maximus
.264 | 147gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 90gr | Speer HP TNT
.264 | 97gr | IBEX TRD
.264 | 85gr | AERO SB,- smax:12.85
.264 | 131gr | Sellier & Bellot SP
.264 | 155gr | CutEdge DGSC
.264 | 140gr | Sierra SBT GameKing
.264 | 129gr | Hornady Interbond
.264 | 140gr | Barnes Match Burner
.264 | 127gr | RWS Kegelspitz
.264 | 140gr | Nosler Partition SP
.264 | 130gr | Berger VLD Target
.264 | 100gr | Hornady SP
.264 | 140gr | Remington PSP Core-Lokt
.264 | 143gr | CutEdge MTAC
.264 | 120gr | Impala RNFP KO
.264 | 140gr | Berger VLD Target
.264 | 100gr | Barnes Solid
.264 | 125gr | Hasler ARIETE
.264 | 128gr | Hasler Hunting
.264 | 90gr | AERO SOSR,- smax:14.20
.264 | 130gr | CutEdge MTH 1.417
.264 | 120gr | Barnes X S
.264 | 110gr | Hasler Hunting
.264 | 130gr | Nosler AccuBond
.264 | 144gr | Lapua FMJ Boat Tail
.264 | 139gr | Norma FMJ Elektron
0.264 | 100gr | Fox Classic Hunter
.264 | 100gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip
.264 | 120gr | Barnes TSX BT
.264 | 100gr | Berger BT Target
.264 | 123gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing
.264 | 140gr | Barnes XLC S
.264 | 140gr | Berger LRBTHP
.264 | 108gr | Hasler ARIETE
0.264 | 123gr | Fox Classic Hunter
.264 | 120gr | Remington PSP Core-Lokt
.264 | 120gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 120gr | Lapua ScenarL
.264 | 120gr Hornady CX
.264 | 120gr | Barnes TAC-TX BT
.264 | 130gr | CutEdge MTH
.264 | 130gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical
.264 | 140gr | Nosler RDF HPBT
.264 | 120gr | Nosler Expansion Tip
.264 | 123gr | Nosler Custom Competition
.264 | 140gr | Speer Grand Slam
.264 | 107gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing
.264 | 130gr Hornady CX
.264 | 100gr | Barnes X S
.264 | 140gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 140gr | Berger VLD Hy Tgt
.264 | 140gr | Berger VLD Hunting
.264 | 140gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip
.264 | 120gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip
.264 | 110gr | IBEX TRD
.264 | 127gr | Barnes LRX BT
.264 | 100gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor
.264 | 140gr | RWS Doppelkern
.264 | 110gr | CutEdge ER Raptor
.264 | 136gr | Lapua ScenarL
.264 | 118gr | AERO SOLR,- smax:16.10
.264 | 140gr | Speer Spitzer Soft Point
.264 | 159gr | RWS TMR
.264 | 90gr | H&N RN HS
.264 | 95gr | Hornady V-MAX
.264 | 140gr | Lapua Naturalis
.264 | 100gr | Winchester Pointed Soft Point
.264 | 129gr | Hornady SP
.264 | 142gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range
.264 | 100gr | Hornady A-MAX
0.264 | 139gr | Fox Classic Hunter
.264 | 130gr | Brenneke TAG
.264 | 120gr | Barnes TTSX BT
.264 | 139gr | Lapua Scenar
.264 | 87gr | IBEX TRD
.264 | 100gr | AERO SB,- smax:13.90
.264 | 120gr | Speer Spitzer Soft Point
.264 | 110gr | Barnes Solid
.264 | 120gr | Barnes XLC S
.264 | 123gr | Lapua Scenar
.264 | 143gr | Norma Bonstrike
.263 | 150gr | Rhino Solid Shank
.264 | 100gr | Sierra HPBT GameKing
.264 | 140gr | Hornady BTHP
.264 | 130gr | Barnes Solid BT
.264 | 120gr | Sierra SPT Pro-Hunter
.264 | 140gr | Winchester Powerpoint
.264 | 125gr | Nosler Partition SP
.264 | 120gr | Barnes Solid
.264 | 150gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 100gr | Nosler Partition
.264 | 156gr | Norma VULKAN
.264 | 120gr | Berger BT Target
.264 | 130gr | Sierra HP GameKing
.264 | 120gr | AERO SOLR,- smax:20.30
.264 | 140gr | H&N RN H
.264 | 140gr | Berger BT Target
.264 | 139gr | Brenneke TOG
.264 | 130gr | Barnes X S
.264 | 144gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 80gr | Norma FMJ RN
.264 | 87gr | IBEX Viper
.264 | 140gr | Nosler Custom Competition
.264 | 140gr | Berger Elite Hunter
.264 | 107gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 129gr | Hornady SST InterLock
.263 | 140gr | Rhino Solid Shank
.264 | 140gr | Hornady A-MAX
.264 | 90gr | AERO ECO,- smax:11.60
.264 | 130gr | Norma VLD Diamond
.264 | 93gr | RWS Evolution Green
.264 | 139gr | Norma PlastSpitz
.263 | 120gr | Rhino Solid Shank
.264 | 140gr | Barnes X S
.264 | 90gr | Impala LWHV LS
.264 | 133gr | CutEdge MTAC
.264 | 100gr | Norma HP
.264 | 140gr | Speer Deep Curl Soft Point
.264 | 130gr | Berger VLD Hunting
.264 | 139gr | Norma Semi Soft Point
.264 | 140gr | Speer IRB
.264 | 130gr | Barnes TSX S
.264 | 135gr | Hornady A-Tip
.264 | 155gr | Sierra HPBT LR MatchKing
.264 | 100gr | Barnes TTSX BT
.263 | 120gr | Rhino Penetrator
.264 | 140gr | Hornady SP
.264 | 140gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ-BT
.264 | 100gr | Lapua Scenar
.264 | 85gr | AERO SOLR,- smax:13.40
.264 | 120gr | Hornady A-MAX
.264 | 123gr | Hornady A-MAX
.264 | 160gr | Hornady InterLock RN
.264 | 108gr | Lapua Scenar
.264 | 130gr | CutEdge DGSC
.264 | 102gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor
.264 | 142gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 140gr | Nosler AccuBond
.264 | 139gr | Norma VULKAN
.264 | 120gr | Hornady GMX
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