Load Specifications
Load data in caliber 6.5 x 57 R with .264 | 93gr | RWS Evolution Green bullet and 40 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are ReloadSwiss RS 60, Alliant Reloder-17 and Somchem S365.
Important Notice: DO NOT go below Minimum Charge or above Maximum Charge. Since we have no control over the equipment and components used, any responsibility and liability for the results achieved is rejected.
Only powders/loads that match the current filter criteria are displayed: max pressure of a load ≤ 90% of max. standardized pressure, fill rate ≥ 80% and propellant combustion ≥ 95%. Use the sliders above the tables to adjust these thresholds.
Charge: Powder weight in grains. Start with the minimum load and work up carefully.
FR (Fill Rate): Case fill as a percentage. Values above 100% mean compressed loads.
MaxP / %: Maximum chamber pressure in bar and as a percentage of the standardized maximum for this caliber.
V(0): Muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) at the standardized barrel length.
z (Powder Burn): Estimated propellant combustion percentage at bullet exit.
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Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.62"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,046 psi | 86% | 2956 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,365 psi | 86% | 2992 fps | 99.7% |
| ADI AR 2206H | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,873 psi | 90% | 3018 fps | 96.9% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 86% | 40,582 psi | 85% | 2979 fps | 97.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 90% | 40,640 psi | 85% | 3068 fps | 96.8% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 88% | 43,047 psi | 90% | 3045 fps | 98% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 82% | 43,207 psi | 90% | 3031 fps | 97.6% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,322 psi | 88% | 3035 fps | 97.3% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,872 psi | 87% | 3048 fps | 97.7% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 34,780 psi | 73% | 2024 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,756 psi | 87% | 2982 fps | 97.1% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,395 psi | 89% | 3041 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4064 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,814 psi | 85% | 2943 fps | 95.9% |
| IMR 4895 | <<locked>> | 84% | 42,061 psi | 88% | 3028 fps | 96.8% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,597 psi | 87% | 2995 fps | 99.1% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 86% | 42,888 psi | 90% | 3002 fps | 98.2% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,800 psi | 87% | 2966 fps | 98% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,061 psi | 88% | 2986 fps | 99.6% |
| Norma 203B | <<locked>> | 86% | 43,105 psi | 90% | 3041 fps | 97% |
| Ramshot Big Game | <<locked>> | 86% | 43,192 psi | 90% | 3061 fps | 96.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 34,983 psi | 73% | 2067 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 52 | <<locked>> | 84% | 43,149 psi | 90% | 3110 fps | 96.4% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,393 psi | 84% | 3081 fps | 99% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 84% | 42,308 psi | 88% | 2972 fps | 98.1% |
| Rottweil R 903 | <<locked>> | 90% | 43,221 psi | 90% | 3038 fps | 97.8% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,597 psi | 87% | 2995 fps | 99.1% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 86% | 42,888 psi | 90% | 3002 fps | 98.2% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 11 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,959 psi | 88% | 3038 fps | 96.6% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 9 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,568 psi | 87% | 2982 fps | 96.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 86% | 40,944 psi | 86% | 2887 fps | 99.8% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,975 psi | 90% | 2936 fps | 99.9% |
| Somchem S341 | <<locked>> | 82% | 43,091 psi | 90% | 3002 fps | 96.9% |
| Somchem S355 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,321 psi | 86% | 2986 fps | 97.1% |
| Somchem S365 | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,292 psi | 86% | 3084 fps | 98.5% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,481 psi | 87% | 2963 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 84% | 42,743 psi | 89% | 2972 fps | 99.8% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 90% | 42,337 psi | 88% | 2976 fps | 98.5% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,988 psi | 86% | 2946 fps | 99.4% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,683 psi | 85% | 2949 fps | 97% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 82% | 40,930 psi | 86% | 2982 fps | 97% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 23.62"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,650 psi | 74% | 2838 fps | 99.9% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,750 psi | 71% | 2812 fps | 98.3% |
| ADI AR 2206H | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,161 psi | 84% | 2953 fps | 96.1% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 82% | 35,505 psi | 74% | 2854 fps | 95.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | 46.7 gr | 88% | 37,840 psi | 79% | 2995 fps | 95.8% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 82% | 35,041 psi | 73% | 2854 fps | 95.6% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,466 psi | 85% | 2969 fps | 96.8% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 94% | 36,985 psi | 77% | 2907 fps | 95.6% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,434 psi | 76% | 2917 fps | 96.1% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 25,527 psi | 53% | 1804 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,088 psi | 82% | 2920 fps | 96.4% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,508 psi | 83% | 2979 fps | 99.9% |
| IMR 4064 | <<locked>> | 82% | 38,218 psi | 80% | 2881 fps | 95% |
| IMR 4895 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,796 psi | 77% | 2904 fps | 95.1% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,609 psi | 81% | 2927 fps | 98.6% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,404 psi | 74% | 2825 fps | 96.1% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,131 psi | 82% | 2907 fps | 97.3% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,349 psi | 82% | 2923 fps | 99.2% |
| Norma 203B | <<locked>> | 82% | 37,753 psi | 79% | 2917 fps | 95.4% |
| Ramshot Big Game | <<locked>> | 82% | 37,420 psi | 78% | 2923 fps | 95% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 25,802 psi | 54% | 1850 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 52 | <<locked>> | 82% | 40,219 psi | 84% | 3041 fps | 95.5% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | 42.5 gr | 80% | 30,719 psi | 64% | 2799 fps | 95.1% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,072 psi | 77% | 2848 fps | 96.6% |
| Rottweil R 903 | <<locked>> | 84% | 35,172 psi | 73% | 2851 fps | 95.3% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,609 psi | 81% | 2927 fps | 98.6% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,404 psi | 74% | 2825 fps | 96.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 11 | <<locked>> | 86% | 39,030 psi | 82% | 2969 fps | 95.7% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 9 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,740 psi | 81% | 2913 fps | 95.7% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,634 psi | 70% | 2720 fps | 98.8% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,292 psi | 84% | 2877 fps | 99.7% |
| Somchem S341 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,089 psi | 84% | 2933 fps | 96% |
| Somchem S355 | <<locked>> | 84% | 36,172 psi | 76% | 2861 fps | 95.4% |
| Somchem S365 | 46.3 gr | 92% | 33,765 psi | 71% | 2890 fps | 95.9% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,332 psi | 76% | 2851 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,405 psi | 78% | 2854 fps | 99.1% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 82% | 32,271 psi | 67% | 2736 fps | 95.6% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,969 psi | 75% | 2831 fps | 98.4% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 88% | 35,418 psi | 74% | 2818 fps | 95.1% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,043 psi | 79% | 2917 fps | 96.2% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
ᴾ possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.
This overview compares 65 powders for 6.5 x 57 R loaded with the .264 | 93gr | RWS Evolution Green. ReloadSwiss RS 52 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,110 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 2,024 fps to 3,110 fps. Alliant Reloder-23 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 65 of the 65 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (330 MPa), the top charges use 72–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 93.0 gr projectile in 0.264" calls for a 1:8.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Alliant Reloder-23, Alliant Reloder-26, Hodgdon TrailBoss reach 100 % fill or more at maximum charge, so these are compressed loads: they need a long drop tube to seat cleanly and react sensitively to the case capacity of your own brass lot. ReloadSwiss RS 60, Alliant Reloder-17, Somchem S365 rank at the top here: for 6.5 x 57 R with the .264 | 93gr | RWS Evolution Green they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. As outliers, Accurate 4350, Alliant Reloder-23, Alliant Reloder-26 burn incompletely and react more sensitively to barrel length and temperature. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.