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Load data for 6.5 x 57 R + .264 | 120gr | Norma FMJBT

Recommended Powder(s): Alliant Reloder-16, Alliant Reloder-23, Somchem S365, Vihtavuori N555, Winchester StaBALL HD

6.5 x 57 R + .264 | 120gr | Norma FMJBT

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.264 | 120gr | Norma FMJBT
Manufacturer SKU:
66514
Bullet Weight:
120gr | 7.8g
Bullet Diameter:
0.264" | 6.71mm
Bullet Length:
1.102" | 28.0mm
Caliber:
6.5 x 57 R load data
Case Length (l3):
2.232" | 56.7mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
3.067" | 77.9mm
Seated Depth:
0.267" | 6.8mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.148" | 3.8mm
Case Capacity:
59.0 Grains of Water | 3.83 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
47863 psi | 3300 bar
LID:
LID_B3831_C1017
Last updated:
2025-01-01
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:11 - 1:9

Load data for 88 loads in caliber 6.5 x 57 R with .264 | 120gr | Norma FMJBT bullet and 44 powders such as Alliant Reloder-16, Alliant Reloder-23, Somchem S365, Vihtavuori N555, Winchester StaBALL HD. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2209
92%
90%
94%
Accurate 3100
97%
90%
97%
Accurate 4350
87%
89%
98%
Alliant Reloder-16
88%
89%
99%
Alliant Reloder-17
84%
90%
100%
Alliant Reloder-19
92%
90%
94%
Alliant Reloder-22
96%
90%
94%
Alliant Reloder-23
97%
85%
99%
Alliant Reloder-25
97%
76%
95%
Alliant Reloder-26
95%
89%
98%
Hodgdon H4350
89%
89%
95%
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V
90%
89%
100%
Hodgdon LVR
84%
88%
98%
Hodgdon Superperformance
85%
88%
95%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
97%
72%
100%
IMR 4350
87%
89%
95%
IMR 4831
92%
89%
98%
IMR 4955 Enduron
94%
90%
91%
Lovex S065
84%
89%
97%
Lovex S070
86%
90%
96%
Lovex S071
97%
76%
95%
Norma 204
87%
89%
93%
Norma MRP
95%
90%
96%
Norma URP
87%
90%
98%
Ramshot Hunter
88%
89%
97%
Ramshot Magnum
97%
88%
94%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
97%
73%
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 60
85%
89%
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 62
87%
90%
98%
ReloadSwiss RS 70
88%
90%
98%
Rottweil R 904
90%
88%
92%
Rottweil R 905
93%
89%
94%
Rottweil R 907
84%
90%
95%
SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000
85%
88%
96%
Shooters World Long Rifle
84%
89%
97%
Somchem S365
90%
89%
100%
Somchem S385
92%
89%
95%
Vihtavuori N150
86%
89%
100%
Vihtavuori N160
85%
89%
98%
Vihtavuori N165
97%
86%
94%
Vihtavuori N550
84%
90%
98%
Vihtavuori N555
94%
89%
99%
Winchester 6.5 StaBALL
86%
89%
100%
Winchester StaBALL HD
97%
70%
100%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AR 2209]*
<<locked>>
86%
35462
74%
**79
90%
[Accurate 3100]*
<<locked>>
83%
27282
57%
**59
90%
Accurate 4350
<<locked>>
81%
34519
72%
**72
96%
Alliant Reloder-16
<<locked>>
81%
34272
72%
**89
96%
Alliant Reloder-17
<<locked>>
81%
38943
81%
**23
99%
[Alliant Reloder-19]*
<<locked>>
86%
34751
73%
**66
90%
[Alliant Reloder-22]*
<<locked>>
90%
34795
73%
**12
90%
[Alliant Reloder-23]*
<<locked>>
81%
25135
53%
**29
93%
[Alliant Reloder-25]*
<<locked>>
89%
28921
60%
**54
90%
[Alliant Reloder-26]*
<<locked>>
82%
27108
57%
**38
90%
[Hodgdon H4350]*
<<locked>>
81%
33620
70%
**87
91%
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V
<<locked>>
81%
32010
67%
**90
97%
Hodgdon LVR
<<locked>>
81%
37521
78%
**41
96%
[Hodgdon Superperformance]*
<<locked>>
81%
36187
76%
**28
92%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
82%
27978
58%
**44
100%
[IMR 4350]*
<<locked>>
81%
35114
73%
**26
92%
[IMR 4831]*
<<locked>>
81%
30429
64%
**51
94%
[IMR 4955 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
91%
39856
83%
**31
90%
Lovex S065
<<locked>>
81%
38537
81%
**98
96%
[Lovex S070]*
<<locked>>
81%
36724
77%
**66
94%
[Lovex S071]*
<<locked>>
88%
27282
57%
**59
90%
[Norma 204]*
<<locked>>
82%
35114
73%
**62
90%
[Norma MRP]*
<<locked>>
86%
31415
66%
**49
90%
Norma URP
<<locked>>
81%
35027
73%
**82
96%
[Ramshot Hunter]*
<<locked>>
81%
33852
71%
**56
93%
[Ramshot Magnum]*
<<locked>>
91%
34606
72%
**82
91%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
27775
58%
**67
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 60
<<locked>>
81%
37753
79%
**20
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 62
<<locked>>
81%
34418
72%
**98
96%
ReloadSwiss RS 70
<<locked>>
81%
34069
71%
**92
95%
[Rottweil R 904]*
<<locked>>
87%
37550
78%
**92
90%
[Rottweil R 905]*
<<locked>>
86%
34272
72%
**62
90%
[Rottweil R 907]*
<<locked>>
81%
39726
83%
**18
94%
[SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000]*
<<locked>>
81%
37521
78%
**30
94%
Shooters World Long Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
38537
81%
**98
96%
Somchem S365
<<locked>>
81%
31299
65%
**33
98%
[Somchem S385]*
<<locked>>
83%
31488
66%
**70
90%
Vihtavuori N150
<<locked>>
81%
36085
75%
**36
99%
Vihtavuori N160
<<locked>>
81%
37782
79%
**18
97%
[Vihtavuori N165]*
<<locked>>
90%
32619
68%
**84
90%
Vihtavuori N550
<<locked>>
81%
38130
80%
**57
97%
[Vihtavuori N555]*
<<locked>>
81%
26977
56%
**02
93%
Winchester 6.5 StaBALL
<<locked>>
81%
35795
75%
**56
98%
[Winchester StaBALL HD]*
<<locked>>
83%
23757
50%
**29
91%

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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