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Load data for 6.5 x 51 R Jap. Arisaka + .264 | 120gr | Barnes X S

Recommended Powder(s): Somchem S365

6.5 x 51 R Jap. Arisaka + .264 | 120gr | Barnes X S

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.264 | 120gr | Barnes X S
Manufacturer SKU:
26402
Bullet Weight:
120gr | 7.8g
Bullet Diameter:
0.264" | 6.71mm
Bullet Length:
1.210" | 30.7mm
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:
0.272" | 6.9mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.272" | 6.9mm
Case Capacity:
45.0 Grains of Water | 2.92 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
42786 psi | 2950 bar
LID:
LID_B507_C1006
Last updated:
2025-02-02

Load data for 54 loads in caliber 6.5 x 51 R Jap. Arisaka with .264 | 120gr | Barnes X S bullet and 27 powders such as Somchem S365. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Accurate 3100
97%
83%
92%
Accurate 4350
88%
89%
95%
Alliant Reloder-16
89%
90%
95%
Alliant Reloder-17
86%
89%
97%
Alliant Reloder-23
97%
82%
96%
Alliant Reloder-26
96%
87%
94%
Hodgdon H414
84%
88%
91%
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V
92%
90%
97%
Hodgdon LVR
86%
89%
94%
IMR 4831
94%
90%
96%
Lovex S065
85%
90%
94%
Lovex S070
87%
89%
92%
Norma URP
89%
90%
95%
Ramshot Hunter
90%
90%
93%
ReloadSwiss RS 60
86%
90%
98%
ReloadSwiss RS 62
89%
90%
95%
ReloadSwiss RS 70
89%
89%
93%
SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000
86%
89%
92%
Shooters World Long Rifle
85%
90%
94%
Somchem S365
92%
89%
99%
Vihtavuori N150
87%
88%
98%
Vihtavuori N160
86%
89%
95%
Vihtavuori N550
86%
89%
95%
Vihtavuori N555
97%
88%
96%
Winchester 6.5 StaBALL
87%
88%
97%
Winchester 760
84%
88%
91%
Winchester StaBALL HD
97%
74%
94%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Accurate 3100
93%
74%
90%
Accurate 4350
81%
70%
92%
Alliant Reloder-16
81%
72%
91%
Alliant Reloder-17
81%
78%
95%
Alliant Reloder-23
86%
62%
90%
Alliant Reloder-26
91%
75%
90%
Hodgdon H414
82%
83%
90%
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V
81%
66%
93%
Hodgdon LVR
81%
77%
92%
IMR 4831
82%
65%
90%
Lovex S065
81%
80%
92%
Lovex S070
82%
79%
90%
Norma URP
81%
71%
91%
Ramshot Hunter
85%
79%
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 60
81%
77%
96%
ReloadSwiss RS 62
81%
70%
91%
ReloadSwiss RS 70
83%
76%
90%
SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000
82%
79%
90%
Shooters World Long Rifle
81%
80%
92%
Somchem S365
81%
64%
94%
Vihtavuori N150
81%
75%
97%
Vihtavuori N160
81%
77%
93%
Vihtavuori N550
81%
78%
93%
Vihtavuori N555
84%
62%
90%
Winchester 6.5 StaBALL
81%
74%
95%
Winchester 760
82%
83%
90%
Winchester StaBALL HD
92%
65%
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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