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Load data for 6.5 x 68 R + .264 | 150gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing

Recommended Powder(s): ADI AR 2225, Alliant Reloder-25, Hodgdon Retumbo, ReloadSwiss RS 76, ReloadSwiss RS 80

6.5 x 68 R + .264 | 150gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.264 | 150gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
Manufacturer SKU:
1755
Bullet Weight:
150gr | 9.7g
Bullet Diameter:
0.264" | 6.71mm
Bullet Length:
1.459" | 37.1mm
Caliber:
6.5 x 68 R load data
Case Length (l3):
2.657" | 67.5mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
3.393" | 86.2mm
Seated Depth:
0.723" | 18.4mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.533" | 13.5mm
Case Capacity:
83.0 Grains of Water | 5.39 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle Magnum (LRM)
Max. allowed Pressure:
56565 psi | 3900 bar
LID:
LID_B5818_C1031
Last updated:
2025-01-01
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:8 - 1:7

Load data for 72 loads in caliber 6.5 x 68 R with .264 | 150gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing bullet and 36 powders such as ADI AR 2225, Alliant Reloder-25, Hodgdon Retumbo, ReloadSwiss RS 76, ReloadSwiss RS 80. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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    Our default view only displays powders/loads that fulfill certain criteria: Max pressure of a load <=90% of Max. Standardized Pressure. Fill Rate (Min FR): >80% and <100% for rife loads,  >60% and <100% for pistol loads. Min. Propellant Combustion (Min z): >90% for rifle loads , >80% for pistol/revolver loads. Relax these criteria at your own risk to potentially get more powders shown in the load tables.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2213
<<locked>>
85%
50415
89%
**85
99%
ADI AR 2217
<<locked>>
94%
50314
89%
**79
99%
ADI AR 2218
<<locked>>
97%
47326
84%
**15
96%
ADI AR 2225 👍
<<locked>>
97%
49879
88%
**18
100%
Accurate 3100
<<locked>>
85%
50894
90%
**94
100%
Accurate MAGPRO
<<locked>>
86%
50821
90%
**05
98%
Alliant Reloder-22
<<locked>>
85%
50908
90%
**82
100%
Alliant Reloder-23
<<locked>>
86%
50546
89%
**26
100%
Alliant Reloder-25 👍
<<locked>>
91%
50807
90%
**95
100%
Alliant Reloder-33
<<locked>>
96%
50720
90%
**58
97%
[Alliant Reloder-50]*
<<locked>>
97%
44614
79%
**36
94%
Hodgdon H1000
<<locked>>
94%
50314
89%
**79
99%
Hodgdon H4831
<<locked>>
88%
50792
90%
**36
99%
Hodgdon H4831 SC
<<locked>>
85%
50792
90%
**36
99%
Hodgdon Retumbo 👍
<<locked>>
97%
49879
88%
**18
100%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
96%
35708
63%
**39
100%
IMR 4955 Enduron
<<locked>>
85%
50763
90%
**03
99%
IMR 7828 SSC
<<locked>>
85%
50604
89%
**92
99%
[IMR 7977 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
90%
50241
89%
**64
93%
IMR 8133 Enduron
<<locked>>
97%
45934
81%
**46
99%
[Lovex D100]*
<<locked>>
95%
50821
90%
**13
92%
Lovex S071
<<locked>>
90%
50647
90%
**90
100%
Norma 217
<<locked>>
97%
46398
82%
**66
100%
Norma MRP
<<locked>>
83%
50386
89%
**89
100%
Ramshot Magnum
<<locked>>
86%
50343
89%
**56
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
97%
37072
66%
**88
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 76 👍
<<locked>>
91%
50865
90%
**77
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 80 👍
<<locked>>
93%
50285
89%
**38
99%
Vihtavuori N165
<<locked>>
88%
50778
90%
**03
100%
Vihtavuori N170
<<locked>>
97%
50720
90%
**26
95%
Vihtavuori N555
<<locked>>
83%
50879
90%
**26
100%
Vihtavuori N560
<<locked>>
85%
50517
89%
**95
99%
Vihtavuori N565
<<locked>>
89%
50198
89%
**79
99%
Vihtavuori N568
<<locked>>
93%
50807
90%
**28
98%
Vihtavuori N570
<<locked>>
94%
50734
90%
**64
96%
Winchester StaBALL HD
<<locked>>
87%
50415
89%
**15
100%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2213
<<locked>>
81%
43134
76%
**48
98%
[ADI AR 2217]*
<<locked>>
81%
32024
57%
**85
94%
[ADI AR 2218]*
<<locked>>
89%
36535
65%
**52
90%
ADI AR 2225
<<locked>>
81%
29399
52%
**56
96%
Accurate 3100
<<locked>>
81%
43758
77%
**79
100%
Accurate MAGPRO
<<locked>>
81%
43149
76%
**51
96%
Alliant Reloder-22
<<locked>>
81%
43874
78%
**57
99%
Alliant Reloder-23
<<locked>>
81%
42714
76%
**98
100%
Alliant Reloder-25
<<locked>>
81%
36767
65%
**33
100%
[Alliant Reloder-33]*
<<locked>>
85%
34011
60%
**87
90%
[Alliant Reloder-50]*
<<locked>>
91%
35273
62%
**26
90%
[Hodgdon H1000]*
<<locked>>
81%
32024
57%
**85
94%
Hodgdon H4831
<<locked>>
81%
40393
71%
**43
96%
Hodgdon H4831 SC
<<locked>>
81%
45020
80%
**31
98%
Hodgdon Retumbo
<<locked>>
81%
29399
52%
**56
96%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
86%
31227
55%
**50
100%
IMR 4955 Enduron
<<locked>>
81%
44498
79%
**95
98%
IMR 7828 SSC
<<locked>>
81%
44599
79%
**87
98%
[IMR 7977 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
84%
41553
73%
**97
90%
[IMR 8133 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
81%
27021
48%
**80
91%
[Lovex D100]*
<<locked>>
92%
45759
81%
**28
90%
Lovex S071
<<locked>>
81%
37840
67%
**61
99%
[Norma 217]*
<<locked>>
81%
26948
48%
**97
94%
Norma MRP
<<locked>>
81%
46659
82%
**20
100%
Ramshot Magnum
<<locked>>
81%
41452
73%
**02
99%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
82%
30066
53%
**47
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 76
<<locked>>
81%
35027
62%
**46
98%
[ReloadSwiss RS 80]*
<<locked>>
81%
31749
56%
**25
92%
Vihtavuori N165
<<locked>>
81%
40524
72%
**16
99%
[Vihtavuori N170]*
<<locked>>
87%
37289
66%
**54
90%
Vihtavuori N555
<<locked>>
81%
47181
83%
**67
100%
Vihtavuori N560
<<locked>>
81%
43976
78%
**77
98%
Vihtavuori N565
<<locked>>
81%
38406
68%
**43
96%
[Vihtavuori N568]*
<<locked>>
81%
33417
59%
**54
92%
[Vihtavuori N570]*
<<locked>>
84%
35027
62%
**20
90%
Winchester StaBALL HD
<<locked>>
81%
40524
72%
**48
100%

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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