Load Specifications
Bullet Manufacturer:Berger
Bullet Weight:140 gr
Bullet Diameter:0.264"
Bullet Length:<<locked>>
Caliber:6.5 x 65 R load data
Case Length (l3):2.559"
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):<<locked>>
Case Capacity:67 Grains of Water
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Barrel Length:23.62"
Max. allowed Pressure:55,114 psi
Recommended Twist Rate:1:8.5
Load data in caliber 6.5 x 65 R with .264 | 140gr | Berger Hybrid Target bullet and 126 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are Winchester StaBALL HD, Norma MRP and Alliant Reloder-26.
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 3100 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,486 psi | 88% | 2671 fps | 99.5% |
| Accurate 3100 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,602 psi | 88% | 2671 fps | 99.5% |
| Accurate 4350 | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,847 psi | 85% | 2654 fps | 99.9% |
| Accurate 4350 | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,978 psi | 85% | 2657 fps | 99.9% |
| Accurate High Country | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,342 psi | 90% | 2795 fps | 97.1% |
| ADI AR 2209 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,805 psi | 87% | 2697 fps | 97.6% |
| ADI AR 2209 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,964 psi | 87% | 2700 fps | 97.7% |
| ADI AR 2213 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,573 psi | 88% | 2743 fps | 96.6% |
| ADI AR 2213 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,733 psi | 88% | 2746 fps | 96.6% |
| ADI AR 2225ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 38,435 psi | 70% | 2592 fps | 97.1% |
| ADI AR 2225ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 38,493 psi | 70% | 2595 fps | 97.1% |
| Alliant Power Pro Varmint | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,051 psi | 87% | 2697 fps | 97.7% |
| Alliant Reloder-16 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,950 psi | 87% | 2717 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-16 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,805 psi | 87% | 2713 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 82% | 48,370 psi | 88% | 2726 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 82% | 48,515 psi | 88% | 2730 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-19 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,311 psi | 86% | 2687 fps | 97.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-19 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,485 psi | 86% | 2690 fps | 97.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-22 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,109 psi | 87% | 2743 fps | 97.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-22 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,254 psi | 88% | 2746 fps | 98% |
| Alliant Reloder-23 | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,907 psi | 89% | 2736 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-23 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,023 psi | 89% | 2736 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-25ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 48,240 psi | 88% | 2779 fps | 99.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-25ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 48,399 psi | 88% | 2782 fps | 99.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-26 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,356 psi | 88% | 2805 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-26 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,472 psi | 88% | 2808 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,413 psi | 86% | 2730 fps | 97.6% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,558 psi | 86% | 2733 fps | 97.7% |
| Bofors RP30ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 44,179 psi | 80% | 2703 fps | 96.3% |
| Bofors RP30ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 44,338 psi | 80% | 2707 fps | 96.3% |
| Bofors RP5 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,109 psi | 87% | 2743 fps | 97.9% |
| Bofors RP5 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,254 psi | 88% | 2746 fps | 98% |
| Bofors RP7 | <<locked>> | 82% | 47,195 psi | 86% | 2605 fps | 98.4% |
| Bofors RP7 | <<locked>> | 82% | 47,369 psi | 86% | 2612 fps | 98.4% |
| Hodgdon H1000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,703 psi | 87% | 2723 fps | 97.2% |
| Hodgdon H1000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,776 psi | 87% | 2723 fps | 97.2% |
| Hodgdon H414 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,747 psi | 88% | 2703 fps | 99.1% |
| Hodgdon H414 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,921 psi | 89% | 2707 fps | 99.1% |
| Hodgdon H4350 | <<locked>> | 82% | 48,443 psi | 88% | 2664 fps | 98% |
| Hodgdon H4350 | <<locked>> | 82% | 48,588 psi | 88% | 2667 fps | 98.1% |
| Hodgdon H4831 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,863 psi | 89% | 2694 fps | 96% |
| Hodgdon H4831 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,965 psi | 89% | 2697 fps | 96% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 88% | 48,109 psi | 87% | 2644 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 88% | 48,283 psi | 88% | 2651 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Retumboᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,311 psi | 86% | 2825 fps | 98.6% |
| Hodgdon Retumboᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,456 psi | 86% | 2828 fps | 98.6% |
| Hodgdon Superformance | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,138 psi | 87% | 2726 fps | 98.8% |
| Hodgdon Superformance | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,254 psi | 88% | 2730 fps | 98.8% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 36,666 psi | 67% | 1709 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 36,854 psi | 67% | 1716 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4350 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,153 psi | 87% | 2641 fps | 98.6% |
| IMR 4350 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,283 psi | 88% | 2644 fps | 98.6% |
| IMR 4451 Enduron | <<locked>> | 82% | 48,631 psi | 88% | 2635 fps | 98.9% |
| IMR 4451 Enduron | <<locked>> | 82% | 48,791 psi | 89% | 2638 fps | 98.9% |
| IMR 4831 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,587 psi | 86% | 2654 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4831 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,747 psi | 87% | 2657 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4955 Enduron | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,529 psi | 86% | 2635 fps | 95.8% |
| IMR 4955 Enduron | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,674 psi | 87% | 2638 fps | 95.9% |
| IMR 7828 SSC | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,850 psi | 90% | 2779 fps | 97% |
| IMR 7828 SSC | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,688 psi | 85% | 2723 fps | 96.2% |
| Lovex S065 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,921 psi | 89% | 2635 fps | 99.7% |
| Lovex S065 | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,066 psi | 89% | 2638 fps | 99.7% |
| Lovex S070 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,094 psi | 85% | 2621 fps | 98.9% |
| Lovex S070 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,253 psi | 86% | 2628 fps | 98.9% |
| Lovex S071ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 49,371 psi | 90% | 2684 fps | 99.6% |
| Lovex S071ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 49,516 psi | 90% | 2687 fps | 99.6% |
| Norma 204 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,443 psi | 88% | 2687 fps | 97.6% |
| Norma 204 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,617 psi | 88% | 2690 fps | 97.7% |
| Norma MRP | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,703 psi | 87% | 2766 fps | 98.9% |
| Norma MRP | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,572 psi | 86% | 2766 fps | 98.9% |
| Norma URP | <<locked>> | 86% | 49,139 psi | 89% | 2697 fps | 100% |
| Norma URP | <<locked>> | 86% | 49,313 psi | 89% | 2700 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Grand | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,427 psi | 84% | 2726 fps | 96.5% |
| Ramshot Grand | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,528 psi | 84% | 2730 fps | 96.5% |
| Ramshot Hunter | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,906 psi | 87% | 2694 fps | 99.4% |
| Ramshot Hunter | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,037 psi | 87% | 2697 fps | 99.4% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,109 psi | 87% | 2733 fps | 98.5% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,196 psi | 87% | 2736 fps | 98.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 37,536 psi | 68% | 1752 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 37,463 psi | 68% | 1752 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62 | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,746 psi | 85% | 2677 fps | 99.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62 | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,615 psi | 85% | 2674 fps | 99.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,254 psi | 88% | 2753 fps | 99.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,385 psi | 88% | 2753 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,398 psi | 86% | 2822 fps | 99.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,529 psi | 86% | 2825 fps | 99.3% |
| Rottweil R 904 | <<locked>> | 90% | 49,443 psi | 90% | 2674 fps | 96.9% |
| Rottweil R 904 | <<locked>> | 90% | 49,327 psi | 90% | 2674 fps | 96.9% |
| Rottweil R 905 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,734 psi | 90% | 2726 fps | 98.2% |
| Rottweil R 905 | <<locked>> | 90% | 46,630 psi | 85% | 2674 fps | 97.6% |
| Rottweil R 907 | <<locked>> | 82% | 47,195 psi | 86% | 2605 fps | 98.4% |
| Rottweil R 907 | <<locked>> | 82% | 47,369 psi | 86% | 2612 fps | 98.4% |
| Shooters World Long Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,921 psi | 89% | 2635 fps | 99.7% |
| Shooters World Long Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,066 psi | 89% | 2638 fps | 99.7% |
| Shooters World SW4350 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,094 psi | 85% | 2621 fps | 98.9% |
| Shooters World SW4350 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,253 psi | 86% | 2628 fps | 98.9% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,196 psi | 87% | 2585 fps | 98.9% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,341 psi | 88% | 2589 fps | 99% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,313 psi | 89% | 2723 fps | 98.1% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,487 psi | 90% | 2726 fps | 98.2% |
| Somchem S365 | <<locked>> | 88% | 48,631 psi | 88% | 2700 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S365 | <<locked>> | 88% | 48,805 psi | 89% | 2703 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S385 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,384 psi | 86% | 2657 fps | 98.4% |
| Somchem S385 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,253 psi | 86% | 2654 fps | 98.4% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 82% | 49,008 psi | 89% | 2595 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 82% | 48,907 psi | 89% | 2595 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N160 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,616 psi | 86% | 2638 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N160 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,790 psi | 87% | 2641 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,673 psi | 85% | 2635 fps | 98% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,748 psi | 90% | 2687 fps | 98.5% |
| Vihtavuori N550 | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,963 psi | 85% | 2644 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N550 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,123 psi | 86% | 2644 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N555 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,080 psi | 87% | 2710 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N555 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,225 psi | 88% | 2713 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N560 | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,950 psi | 87% | 2756 fps | 96.1% |
| Vihtavuori N560 | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,790 psi | 87% | 2753 fps | 96% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,239 psi | 86% | 2730 fps | 96.2% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,398 psi | 86% | 2733 fps | 96.2% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,615 psi | 85% | 2605 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,746 psi | 85% | 2605 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 760 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,747 psi | 88% | 2703 fps | 99.1% |
| Winchester 760 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,921 psi | 89% | 2707 fps | 99.1% |
| Winchester StaBALL HD | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,283 psi | 88% | 2858 fps | 100% |
| Winchester StaBALL HD | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,196 psi | 87% | 2854 fps | 100% |
| Winchester Supreme 780 | <<locked>> | 92% | 46,673 psi | 85% | 2641 fps | 97.4% |
| Winchester Supreme 780 | <<locked>> | 92% | 46,818 psi | 85% | 2644 fps | 97.4% |
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 3100 | <<locked>> | 82% | 32,256 psi | 59% | 2346 fps | 95.7% |
| Accurate 3100 | <<locked>> | 82% | 32,372 psi | 59% | 2349 fps | 95.8% |
| Accurate 4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,988 psi | 74% | 2549 fps | 99.4% |
| Accurate 4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,886 psi | 74% | 2546 fps | 99.4% |
| Accurate High Country | <<locked>> | 88% | 43,018 psi | 78% | 2677 fps | 95.4% |
| ADI AR 2209 | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,334 psi | 71% | 2530 fps | 95.2% |
| ADI AR 2209 | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,218 psi | 71% | 2530 fps | 95.2% |
| ADI AR 2213 | <<locked>> | 92% | 45,716 psi | 83% | 2690 fps | 95.8% |
| ADI AR 2213 | <<locked>> | 92% | 45,571 psi | 83% | 2687 fps | 95.7% |
| ADI AR 2225 | <<locked>> | 98% | 36,027 psi | 65% | 2530 fps | 96% |
| ADI AR 2225 | <<locked>> | 98% | 36,100 psi | 66% | 2533 fps | 96.1% |
| Alliant Power Pro Varmint | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,610 psi | 72% | 2533 fps | 95.4% |
| Alliant Reloder-16 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,363 psi | 71% | 2552 fps | 99.5% |
| Alliant Reloder-16 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,479 psi | 72% | 2556 fps | 99.5% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,136 psi | 82% | 2674 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,991 psi | 82% | 2671 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-19 | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,073 psi | 71% | 2523 fps | 95.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-19 | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,218 psi | 71% | 2526 fps | 95.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-22 | <<locked>> | 88% | 39,508 psi | 72% | 2575 fps | 95.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-22 | <<locked>> | 88% | 39,653 psi | 72% | 2579 fps | 95.7% |
| Alliant Reloder-23 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,080 psi | 53% | 2323 fps | 98.1% |
| Alliant Reloder-23 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,182 psi | 53% | 2326 fps | 98.1% |
| Alliant Reloder-25 | <<locked>> | 86% | 30,879 psi | 56% | 2388 fps | 95.7% |
| Alliant Reloder-25 | <<locked>> | 86% | 30,966 psi | 56% | 2388 fps | 95.7% |
| Alliant Reloder-26 | 46.4 gr | 80% | 31,285 psi | 57% | 2438 fps | 96.8% |
| Alliant Reloder-26 | 46.4 gr | 80% | 31,415 psi | 57% | 2441 fps | 96.9% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 90% | 38,986 psi | 71% | 2562 fps | 95.2% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 90% | 39,131 psi | 71% | 2566 fps | 95.3% |
| Bofors RP30 | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,278 psi | 75% | 2644 fps | 95.3% |
| Bofors RP30 | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,423 psi | 75% | 2648 fps | 95.4% |
| Bofors RP5 | <<locked>> | 88% | 39,508 psi | 72% | 2575 fps | 95.6% |
| Bofors RP5 | <<locked>> | 88% | 39,653 psi | 72% | 2579 fps | 95.7% |
| Bofors RP7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,469 psi | 81% | 2556 fps | 97.8% |
| Bofors RP7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,367 psi | 81% | 2556 fps | 97.8% |
| Hodgdon H1000 | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,858 psi | 76% | 2605 fps | 95.4% |
| Hodgdon H1000 | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,989 psi | 76% | 2608 fps | 95.5% |
| Hodgdon H414 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,714 psi | 78% | 2592 fps | 98% |
| Hodgdon H414 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,598 psi | 77% | 2589 fps | 98% |
| Hodgdon H4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,397 psi | 82% | 2608 fps | 97.4% |
| Hodgdon H4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,556 psi | 83% | 2612 fps | 97.5% |
| Hodgdon H4831 | <<locked>> | 90% | 45,658 psi | 83% | 2635 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon H4831 | <<locked>> | 90% | 45,818 psi | 83% | 2641 fps | 95.2% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,159 psi | 67% | 2448 fps | 99.8% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,086 psi | 67% | 2451 fps | 99.8% |
| Hodgdon Retumbo | <<locked>> | 94% | 39,073 psi | 71% | 2638 fps | 95.9% |
| Hodgdon Retumbo | <<locked>> | 94% | 38,957 psi | 71% | 2638 fps | 95.9% |
| Hodgdon Superformance | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,481 psi | 75% | 2605 fps | 97.4% |
| Hodgdon Superformance | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,640 psi | 76% | 2608 fps | 97.5% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,485 psi | 50% | 1529 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,427 psi | 50% | 1529 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,885 psi | 72% | 2484 fps | 96.7% |
| IMR 4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,030 psi | 73% | 2490 fps | 96.8% |
| IMR 4451 Enduron | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,614 psi | 83% | 2579 fps | 98.4% |
| IMR 4451 Enduron | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,774 psi | 83% | 2582 fps | 98.5% |
| IMR 4831 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,189 psi | 71% | 2500 fps | 99.2% |
| IMR 4831 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,073 psi | 71% | 2497 fps | 99.2% |
| IMR 4955 Enduron | <<locked>> | 88% | 44,585 psi | 81% | 2579 fps | 95% |
| IMR 4955 Enduron | <<locked>> | 88% | 44,686 psi | 81% | 2582 fps | 95% |
| IMR 7828 SSC | <<locked>> | 92% | 43,555 psi | 79% | 2657 fps | 95.2% |
| IMR 7828 SSC | <<locked>> | 92% | 43,671 psi | 79% | 2661 fps | 95.3% |
| Lovex S065 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,265 psi | 79% | 2533 fps | 99% |
| Lovex S065 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,410 psi | 79% | 2536 fps | 99% |
| Lovex S070 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,626 psi | 76% | 2520 fps | 97.9% |
| Lovex S070 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,742 psi | 76% | 2523 fps | 97.9% |
| Lovex S071 | <<locked>> | 86% | 31,676 psi | 57% | 2333 fps | 95.5% |
| Lovex S071 | <<locked>> | 86% | 31,604 psi | 57% | 2329 fps | 95.5% |
| Norma 204 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,610 psi | 72% | 2516 fps | 95.2% |
| Norma 204 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,523 psi | 72% | 2513 fps | 95.2% |
| Norma MRP | 47.2 gr | 84% | 36,129 psi | 66% | 2526 fps | 95.9% |
| Norma MRP | 47.2 gr | 84% | 36,042 psi | 65% | 2526 fps | 95.9% |
| Norma URP | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,408 psi | 73% | 2539 fps | 99.3% |
| Norma URP | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,582 psi | 74% | 2543 fps | 99.3% |
| Ramshot Grand | <<locked>> | 92% | 43,279 psi | 79% | 2664 fps | 95.5% |
| Ramshot Grand | <<locked>> | 92% | 43,410 psi | 79% | 2671 fps | 95.6% |
| Ramshot Hunter | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,291 psi | 71% | 2530 fps | 97.9% |
| Ramshot Hunter | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,204 psi | 71% | 2530 fps | 97.9% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 90% | 35,926 psi | 65% | 2487 fps | 95% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,013 psi | 65% | 2490 fps | 95% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,094 psi | 51% | 1565 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,036 psi | 51% | 1565 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,582 psi | 74% | 2562 fps | 99.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,741 psi | 74% | 2566 fps | 99.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,218 psi | 71% | 2575 fps | 98.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,102 psi | 71% | 2572 fps | 98.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76 | <<locked>> | 92% | 35,868 psi | 65% | 2559 fps | 95.8% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76 | <<locked>> | 92% | 35,940 psi | 65% | 2559 fps | 95.8% |
| Rottweil R 904 | <<locked>> | 86% | 43,337 psi | 79% | 2562 fps | 95.3% |
| Rottweil R 904 | <<locked>> | 86% | 43,497 psi | 79% | 2566 fps | 95.4% |
| Rottweil R 905 | <<locked>> | 84% | 38,363 psi | 70% | 2510 fps | 95.3% |
| Rottweil R 905 | <<locked>> | 84% | 38,261 psi | 69% | 2507 fps | 95.2% |
| Rottweil R 907 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,469 psi | 81% | 2556 fps | 97.8% |
| Rottweil R 907 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,367 psi | 81% | 2556 fps | 97.8% |
| Shooters World Long Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,265 psi | 79% | 2533 fps | 99% |
| Shooters World Long Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,410 psi | 79% | 2536 fps | 99% |
| Shooters World SW4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,626 psi | 76% | 2520 fps | 97.9% |
| Shooters World SW4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,742 psi | 76% | 2523 fps | 97.9% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,221 psi | 77% | 2480 fps | 97.9% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,351 psi | 77% | 2484 fps | 97.9% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000 | <<locked>> | 84% | 38,014 psi | 69% | 2503 fps | 95.1% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000 | <<locked>> | 84% | 37,898 psi | 69% | 2503 fps | 95.1% |
| Somchem S365 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,956 psi | 67% | 2497 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S365 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,130 psi | 67% | 2500 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S385 | <<locked>> | 82% | 36,405 psi | 66% | 2438 fps | 95.5% |
| Somchem S385 | <<locked>> | 82% | 36,535 psi | 66% | 2444 fps | 95.6% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,876 psi | 83% | 2546 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,050 psi | 84% | 2549 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N160 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,930 psi | 76% | 2536 fps | 99.5% |
| Vihtavuori N160 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,800 psi | 76% | 2536 fps | 99.5% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,392 psi | 70% | 2477 fps | 95.8% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,290 psi | 69% | 2474 fps | 95.8% |
| Vihtavuori N550 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,249 psi | 75% | 2536 fps | 99.3% |
| Vihtavuori N550 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,379 psi | 75% | 2539 fps | 99.3% |
| Vihtavuori N555 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,430 psi | 59% | 2398 fps | 98.1% |
| Vihtavuori N555 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,590 psi | 59% | 2402 fps | 98.1% |
| Vihtavuori N560 | <<locked>> | 90% | 44,585 psi | 81% | 2690 fps | 95.1% |
| Vihtavuori N560 | <<locked>> | 90% | 44,744 psi | 81% | 2697 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 96% | 44,164 psi | 80% | 2674 fps | 95.3% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 96% | 44,295 psi | 80% | 2677 fps | 95.4% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,683 psi | 74% | 2500 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,799 psi | 74% | 2503 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 760 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,714 psi | 78% | 2592 fps | 98% |
| Winchester 760 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,859 psi | 78% | 2595 fps | 98% |
| Winchester StaBALL HD | 44.5 gr | 80% | 25,831 psi | 47% | 2313 fps | 97.5% |
| Winchester StaBALL HD | 44.5 gr | 80% | 25,773 psi | 47% | 2310 fps | 97.5% |
| Winchester Supreme 780 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,698 psi | 74% | 2530 fps | 95.8% |
| Winchester Supreme 780 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,799 psi | 74% | 2533 fps | 95.8% |
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 126 powders for 6.5 x 65 R loaded with the .264 | 140gr | Berger Hybrid Target. Winchester StaBALL HD delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,858 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,709 fps to 2,858 fps. ADI AR 2225 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 126 of the 126 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (380 MPa), the top charges use 67–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 140.0 gr projectile in 0.264" calls for a 1:8.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. ADI AR 2225, ADI AR 2225, Alliant Reloder-25 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. Winchester StaBALL HD, Norma MRP, Alliant Reloder-26 rank at the top here: for 6.5 x 65 R with the .264 | 140gr | Berger Hybrid Target they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.