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Load data for 6.5 x 57 R + .264 | 120gr | Nosler Expansion Tip

Recommended Powder(s): Alliant Reloder-16, Alliant Reloder-17, Somchem S365, Vihtavuori N555

6.5 x 57 R + .264 | 120gr | Nosler Expansion Tip

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.264 | 120gr | Nosler Expansion Tip
Manufacturer SKU:
59765
Bullet Weight:
120gr | 7.8g
Bullet Diameter:
0.264" | 6.71mm
Bullet Length:
1.400" | 35.6mm
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:
0.565" | 14.4mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.487" | 12.4mm
Case Capacity:
59.0 Grains of Water | 3.83 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
47863 psi | 3300 bar
LID:
LID_B4009_C1017
Last updated:
2025-02-02
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:8 - 1:7

Load data for 92 loads in caliber 6.5 x 57 R with .264 | 120gr | Nosler Expansion Tip bullet and 46 powders such as Alliant Reloder-16, Alliant Reloder-17, Somchem S365, Vihtavuori N555. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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  • Muzzle velocity vs. barrel length

    Every 1 inch additional barrel length increases muzzle velocity by approx. 32 fps

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AR 2209]*
<<locked>>
93%
42815
89%
**20
93%
Accurate 3100
<<locked>>
97%
40538
85%
**71
96%
Accurate 4350
<<locked>>
89%
43033
90%
**43
98%
Alliant Reloder-16 👍
<<locked>>
90%
42873
90%
**59
98%
Alliant Reloder-17 👍
<<locked>>
85%
42612
89%
**79
99%
[Alliant Reloder-19]*
<<locked>>
94%
42250
88%
**13
93%
[Alliant Reloder-22]*
<<locked>>
96%
40495
85%
**20
92%
Alliant Reloder-23
<<locked>>
97%
38899
81%
**00
99%
[Alliant Reloder-25]*
<<locked>>
97%
34214
71%
**75
93%
Alliant Reloder-26
<<locked>>
97%
42801
89%
**51
98%
Hodgdon H414
<<locked>>
85%
42946
90%
**33
95%
[Hodgdon H4350]*
<<locked>>
90%
42453
89%
**64
94%
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V
<<locked>>
92%
42453
89%
**00
99%
Hodgdon LVR
<<locked>>
86%
42540
89%
**20
97%
Hodgdon Superperformance
<<locked>>
88%
43004
90%
**53
95%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
97%
34447
72%
**45
100%
[IMR 4350]*
<<locked>>
89%
42728
89%
**67
94%
IMR 4451 Enduron
<<locked>>
84%
42728
89%
**44
95%
IMR 4831
<<locked>>
93%
42453
89%
**10
98%
Lovex S065
<<locked>>
86%
42453
89%
**41
97%
Lovex S070
<<locked>>
88%
43033
90%
**77
96%
[Lovex S071]*
<<locked>>
97%
34113
71%
**20
93%
[Norma 204]*
<<locked>>
89%
42293
88%
**90
92%
Norma MRP
<<locked>>
97%
42670
89%
**02
95%
Norma URP
<<locked>>
89%
42670
89%
**30
98%
Ramshot Hunter
<<locked>>
90%
42844
90%
**43
96%
[Ramshot Magnum]*
<<locked>>
97%
39262
82%
**51
92%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
96%
34548
72%
**78
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 60
<<locked>>
87%
43062
90%
**05
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 62
<<locked>>
89%
42453
89%
**56
98%
ReloadSwiss RS 70
<<locked>>
89%
42250
88%
**66
97%
[Rottweil R 905]*
<<locked>>
95%
42583
89%
**23
93%
[Rottweil R 907]*
<<locked>>
85%
42786
89%
**44
94%
SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000
<<locked>>
86%
42569
89%
**02
95%
Shooters World Long Rifle
<<locked>>
86%
42453
89%
**41
97%
Somchem S365 👍
<<locked>>
92%
42554
89%
**69
100%
[Somchem S385]*
<<locked>>
94%
42844
90%
**03
94%
Vihtavuori N135
<<locked>>
84%
42975
90%
**25
100%
Vihtavuori N150
<<locked>>
88%
42656
89%
**44
100%
Vihtavuori N160
<<locked>>
86%
42409
89%
**80
98%
[Vihtavuori N165]*
<<locked>>
97%
38870
81%
**98
92%
Vihtavuori N550
<<locked>>
86%
42960
90%
**30
98%
Vihtavuori N555 👍
<<locked>>
96%
42206
88%
**69
99%
Winchester 6.5 StaBALL
<<locked>>
88%
43018
90%
**77
99%
Winchester 760
<<locked>>
85%
42946
90%
**33
95%
Winchester StaBALL HD
<<locked>>
97%
34940
73%
**03
99%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AR 2209]*
<<locked>>
89%
37072
77%
**85
90%
[Accurate 3100]*
<<locked>>
86%
28703
60%
**82
90%
Accurate 4350
<<locked>>
81%
33011
69%
**13
95%
Alliant Reloder-16
<<locked>>
81%
32880
69%
**20
95%
Alliant Reloder-17
<<locked>>
81%
36956
77%
**57
98%
[Alliant Reloder-19]*
<<locked>>
89%
36695
77%
**85
90%
[Alliant Reloder-22]*
<<locked>>
93%
36564
76%
**25
90%
[Alliant Reloder-23]*
<<locked>>
81%
24076
50%
**60
91%
[Alliant Reloder-25]*
<<locked>>
93%
30443
64%
**67
91%
[Alliant Reloder-26]*
<<locked>>
84%
27920
58%
**34
90%
[Hodgdon H414]*
<<locked>>
81%
38130
80%
**25
94%
[Hodgdon H4350]*
<<locked>>
82%
33359
70%
**48
90%
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V
<<locked>>
81%
30182
63%
**18
96%
Hodgdon LVR
<<locked>>
81%
35955
75%
**75
95%
[Hodgdon Superperformance]*
<<locked>>
81%
34548
72%
**56
91%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
87%
29965
63%
**57
100%
[IMR 4350]*
<<locked>>
81%
33460
70%
**57
91%
[IMR 4451 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
81%
39320
82%
**75
94%
[IMR 4831]*
<<locked>>
81%
28950
60%
**85
93%
Lovex S065
<<locked>>
81%
36738
77%
**20
95%
[Lovex S070]*
<<locked>>
81%
34925
73%
**97
93%
[Lovex S071]*
<<locked>>
91%
28703
60%
**82
90%
[Norma 204]*
<<locked>>
84%
36506
76%
**62
90%
[Norma MRP]*
<<locked>>
89%
33460
70%
**69
90%
Norma URP
<<locked>>
81%
33156
69%
**13
95%
[Ramshot Hunter]*
<<locked>>
81%
32329
68%
**90
92%
[Ramshot Magnum]*
<<locked>>
94%
36013
75%
**75
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
83%
28471
59%
**50
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 60
<<locked>>
81%
35752
75%
**38
99%
[ReloadSwiss RS 62]*
<<locked>>
81%
32358
68%
**16
94%
[ReloadSwiss RS 70]*
<<locked>>
81%
32532
68%
**23
93%
[Rottweil R 905]*
<<locked>>
89%
35491
74%
**66
90%
[Rottweil R 907]*
<<locked>>
81%
37869
79%
**36
93%
[SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000]*
<<locked>>
81%
35940
75%
**67
93%
Shooters World Long Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
36738
77%
**20
95%
Somchem S365
<<locked>>
81%
29776
62%
**61
97%
[Somchem S385]*
<<locked>>
86%
32706
68%
**77
90%
Vihtavuori N135
<<locked>>
81%
39233
82%
**49
100%
Vihtavuori N150
<<locked>>
81%
34563
72%
**74
99%
Vihtavuori N160
<<locked>>
81%
35795
75%
**46
96%
[Vihtavuori N165]*
<<locked>>
94%
34998
73%
**13
90%
Vihtavuori N550
<<locked>>
81%
36390
76%
**85
96%
[Vihtavuori N555]*
<<locked>>
81%
25831
54%
**49
92%
Winchester 6.5 StaBALL
<<locked>>
81%
33910
71%
**80
97%
[Winchester 760]*
<<locked>>
81%
38130
80%
**25
94%
[Winchester StaBALL HD]*
<<locked>>
86%
24439
51%
**26
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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