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Load data for 6.5 x 51 R Jap. Arisaka + .264 | 123gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing

Recommended Powder(s): ReloadSwiss RS 52, Somchem S365

6.5 x 51 R Jap. Arisaka + .264 | 123gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.264 | 123gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
Manufacturer SKU:
1727
Bullet Weight:
123gr | 8.0g
Bullet Diameter:
0.264" | 6.71mm
Bullet Length:
1.281" | 32.5mm
Caliber:
6.5 x 51 R Jap. Arisaka load data
Case Length (l3):
2.007" | 51.0mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.945" | 74.8mm
Seated Depth:
0.343" | 8.7mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.136" | 3.4mm
Case Capacity:
45.0 Grains of Water | 2.92 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
42786 psi | 2950 bar
LID:
LID_B5808_C1006
Last updated:
2025-02-02
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:9 - 1:8

Load data for 78 loads in caliber 6.5 x 51 R Jap. Arisaka with .264 | 123gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing bullet and 39 powders such as ReloadSwiss RS 52, Somchem S365. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Accurate 4064
<<locked>>
84%
38479
90%
**54
100%
Accurate 4350
<<locked>>
92%
37565
88%
**97
96%
Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5
<<locked>>
84%
38363
90%
**57
98%
Alliant Reloder-16
<<locked>>
92%
37811
88%
**93
95%
Alliant Reloder-17
<<locked>>
88%
37695
88%
**23
97%
[Alliant Reloder-23]*
<<locked>>
97%
31285
73%
**62
94%
Hodgdon CFE223
<<locked>>
83%
38218
89%
**90
96%
Hodgdon H380
<<locked>>
84%
38189
89%
**41
95%
[Hodgdon H414]*
<<locked>>
87%
37840
88%
**84
92%
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V
<<locked>>
95%
37507
88%
**64
97%
[Hodgdon LVR]*
<<locked>>
89%
37695
88%
**67
94%
Hodgdon VARGET
<<locked>>
84%
37971
89%
**08
96%
IMR 4064
<<locked>>
84%
38334
90%
**11
97%
[IMR 4166 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
84%
37753
88%
**62
92%
[IMR 4451 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
86%
38319
90%
**05
92%
IMR 4831
<<locked>>
96%
37086
87%
**67
95%
[Lovex S065]*
<<locked>>
89%
38232
89%
**15
94%
[Lovex S070]*
<<locked>>
90%
37695
88%
**25
92%
Norma URP
<<locked>>
92%
37362
87%
**80
95%
[Ramshot Hunter]*
<<locked>>
93%
38406
90%
**00
93%
[ReloadSwiss RS 50]*
<<locked>>
83%
38421
90%
**18
93%
ReloadSwiss RS 52 👍
<<locked>>
83%
38087
89%
**97
99%
ReloadSwiss RS 60
<<locked>>
89%
37666
88%
**36
98%
ReloadSwiss RS 62
<<locked>>
93%
38247
89%
**23
95%
[ReloadSwiss RS 70]*
<<locked>>
92%
37608
88%
**97
93%
Rottweil R 903
<<locked>>
86%
37492
88%
**44
98%
SNPE Vectan SP 11
<<locked>>
85%
37710
88%
**74
97%
SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000
<<locked>>
84%
38130
89%
**59
100%
[SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000]*
<<locked>>
89%
38159
89%
**79
92%
[Shooters World Long Rifle]*
<<locked>>
89%
38232
89%
**15
94%
Somchem S355
<<locked>>
85%
37608
88%
**38
97%
Somchem S365 👍
<<locked>>
96%
37927
89%
**33
99%
Vihtavuori N135
<<locked>>
87%
37985
89%
**05
100%
Vihtavuori N150
<<locked>>
91%
37782
88%
**18
99%
Vihtavuori N160
<<locked>>
90%
38435
90%
**64
95%
Vihtavuori N550
<<locked>>
89%
38130
89%
**90
95%
[Vihtavuori N555]*
<<locked>>
97%
32677
76%
**25
94%
Winchester 6.5 StaBALL
<<locked>>
90%
37565
88%
**25
97%
[Winchester 760]*
<<locked>>
87%
37840
88%
**84
92%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Accurate 4064
<<locked>>
81%
35462
83%
**92
100%
[Accurate 4350]*
<<locked>>
83%
26701
62%
**31
90%
Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5
<<locked>>
81%
34461
81%
**69
97%
[Alliant Reloder-16]*
<<locked>>
83%
28558
67%
**51
90%
[Alliant Reloder-17]*
<<locked>>
81%
29849
70%
**23
94%
[Alliant Reloder-23]*
<<locked>>
90%
25498
60%
**88
90%
Hodgdon CFE223
<<locked>>
81%
35404
83%
**25
95%
[Hodgdon H380]*
<<locked>>
81%
35114
82%
**75
94%
[Hodgdon H414]*
<<locked>>
84%
34214
80%
**92
90%
[Hodgdon Hybrid 100V]*
<<locked>>
81%
24758
58%
**23
91%
[Hodgdon LVR]*
<<locked>>
81%
29008
68%
**57
90%
Hodgdon VARGET
<<locked>>
81%
35157
82%
**52
95%
IMR 4064
<<locked>>
81%
34505
81%
**33
95%
[IMR 4166 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
81%
34969
82%
**97
91%
[IMR 4451 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
83%
34592
81%
**20
90%
[IMR 4831]*
<<locked>>
86%
26977
63%
**15
90%
[Lovex S065]*
<<locked>>
81%
30226
71%
**31
90%
[Lovex S070]*
<<locked>>
86%
33083
77%
**23
90%
[Norma URP]*
<<locked>>
82%
27325
64%
**24
90%
[Ramshot Hunter]*
<<locked>>
87%
32169
75%
**49
90%
[ReloadSwiss RS 50]*
<<locked>>
81%
35592
83%
**59
92%
ReloadSwiss RS 52
<<locked>>
81%
35230
82%
**34
98%
[ReloadSwiss RS 60]*
<<locked>>
81%
29109
68%
**06
94%
[ReloadSwiss RS 62]*
<<locked>>
84%
28645
67%
**90
90%
[ReloadSwiss RS 70]*
<<locked>>
87%
32271
75%
**62
91%
Rottweil R 903
<<locked>>
81%
31908
75%
**16
96%
SNPE Vectan SP 11
<<locked>>
81%
33141
77%
**69
95%
SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000
<<locked>>
81%
35114
82%
**97
100%
[SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000]*
<<locked>>
85%
33185
78%
**77
90%
[Shooters World Long Rifle]*
<<locked>>
81%
30226
71%
**31
90%
Somchem S355
<<locked>>
81%
33011
77%
**33
96%
[Somchem S365]*
<<locked>>
81%
23714
55%
**46
92%
Vihtavuori N135
<<locked>>
81%
32082
75%
**87
100%
Vihtavuori N150
<<locked>>
81%
27978
65%
**92
96%
[Vihtavuori N160]*
<<locked>>
81%
28848
67%
**34
91%
[Vihtavuori N550]*
<<locked>>
81%
29269
68%
**83
91%
[Vihtavuori N555]*
<<locked>>
89%
25962
61%
**38
90%
[Winchester 6.5 StaBALL]*
<<locked>>
81%
28007
65%
**92
93%
[Winchester 760]*
<<locked>>
84%
34214
80%
**92
90%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

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FR ... fill rate of the cartridge in percent

MaxP ... max. pressure of load in psi or bar

% ... max. pressure of load in percent of the maximum allowed pressure for this caliber 

V(0) ... muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) or  meters per second (m/s)

z ... powder burnt in percent

[...] *... not dangerous but load has suboptimal powder burnt with possible characteristics such as extensive muzzle flash or inaccurate loads.

[...] ²... fill rate low - you might want to consider using a filler to ensure proper ignition.

[...] ᴾ... possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.

👍  ... recommended powder/load for this caliber and bullet combination based on its ballistic performance.

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