Load Specifications
Bullet Manufacturer:Barnes
Bullet Weight:120 gr
Bullet Diameter:0.264"
Bullet Length:<<locked>>
Caliber:6.5 x 68 load data
Case Length (l3):2.657"
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):<<locked>>
Case Capacity:86 Grains of Water
Primer Size:Large Rifle Magnum (LRM)
Barrel Length:25.6"
Max. allowed Pressure:63,817 psi
Recommended Twist Rate:1:9.0
Load data in caliber 6.5 x 68 with .264 | 120gr | Barnes TTSX BT bullet and 146 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are Hodgdon Retumbo, Winchester StaBALL HD and ReloadSwiss RS 76.
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: 25.6"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 3100 | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,331 psi | 85% | 3107 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 3100 | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,128 psi | 85% | 3104 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 4350 | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,129 psi | 86% | 3140 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 4350 | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,143 psi | 86% | 3140 fps | 100% |
| Accurate High Country | <<locked>> | 90% | 55,999 psi | 88% | 3268 fps | 99.1% |
| Accurate High Country | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,057 psi | 88% | 3268 fps | 99.1% |
| Accurate MAGPRO | <<locked>> | 92% | 57,101 psi | 89% | 3274 fps | 98.4% |
| Accurate MAGPRO | <<locked>> | 92% | 56,869 psi | 89% | 3268 fps | 98.4% |
| ADI AR 2209 | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,536 psi | 89% | 3209 fps | 99.6% |
| ADI AR 2209 | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,289 psi | 88% | 3205 fps | 99.6% |
| ADI AR 2213 | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,375 psi | 85% | 3212 fps | 98.8% |
| ADI AR 2213 | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,172 psi | 85% | 3209 fps | 98.8% |
| ADI AR 2217ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 52,344 psi | 82% | 3166 fps | 98.8% |
| ADI AR 2217ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 52,156 psi | 82% | 3163 fps | 98.8% |
| ADI AR 2225ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,862 psi | 73% | 3120 fps | 99.8% |
| ADI AR 2225ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,688 psi | 73% | 3117 fps | 99.8% |
| Alliant Power Pro Varmint | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,565 psi | 89% | 3202 fps | 99.6% |
| Alliant Power Pro Varmint | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,521 psi | 89% | 3202 fps | 99.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-16 | <<locked>> | 86% | 56,623 psi | 89% | 3209 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-16 | <<locked>> | 86% | 56,362 psi | 88% | 3202 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 82% | 57,725 psi | 90% | 3215 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 82% | 57,479 psi | 90% | 3212 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-19 | <<locked>> | 90% | 55,854 psi | 88% | 3192 fps | 99.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-19 | <<locked>> | 90% | 55,883 psi | 88% | 3192 fps | 99.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-22 | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,549 psi | 85% | 3209 fps | 99.5% |
| Alliant Reloder-22 | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,302 psi | 85% | 3202 fps | 99.5% |
| Alliant Reloder-23 | <<locked>> | 94% | 55,753 psi | 87% | 3176 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-23 | <<locked>> | 94% | 55,782 psi | 87% | 3173 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-25 | <<locked>> | 98% | 55,550 psi | 87% | 3241 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-25 | <<locked>> | 98% | 55,317 psi | 87% | 3238 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-26 | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,550 psi | 89% | 3271 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-26 | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,304 psi | 88% | 3268 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 109 | <<locked>> | 94% | 56,028 psi | 88% | 3169 fps | 96.7% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 109 | <<locked>> | 94% | 55,869 psi | 88% | 3166 fps | 96.7% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 96% | 57,363 psi | 90% | 3251 fps | 99.7% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 96% | 57,130 psi | 90% | 3248 fps | 99.7% |
| Bofors RP30ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 55,172 psi | 86% | 3245 fps | 99.3% |
| Bofors RP30ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 54,969 psi | 86% | 3238 fps | 99.3% |
| Bofors RP5 | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,549 psi | 85% | 3209 fps | 99.5% |
| Bofors RP5 | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,302 psi | 85% | 3202 fps | 99.5% |
| Bofors RP7 | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,261 psi | 90% | 3143 fps | 99.9% |
| Bofors RP7 | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,276 psi | 90% | 3143 fps | 99.9% |
| Hodgdon H1000 | <<locked>> | 98% | 54,099 psi | 85% | 3202 fps | 99.4% |
| Hodgdon H1000 | <<locked>> | 98% | 53,896 psi | 84% | 3199 fps | 99.4% |
| Hodgdon H414 | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,029 psi | 89% | 3202 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H414 | <<locked>> | 84% | 56,811 psi | 89% | 3196 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H4350 | <<locked>> | 82% | 55,724 psi | 87% | 3156 fps | 99.7% |
| Hodgdon H4350 | <<locked>> | 82% | 55,738 psi | 87% | 3156 fps | 99.6% |
| Hodgdon H4831 | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,215 psi | 85% | 3146 fps | 98.2% |
| Hodgdon H4831 | <<locked>> | 92% | 57,711 psi | 90% | 3205 fps | 98.7% |
| Hodgdon H4831 SC | <<locked>> | 92% | 56,840 psi | 89% | 3192 fps | 98.6% |
| Hodgdon H4831 SC | <<locked>> | 92% | 56,623 psi | 89% | 3186 fps | 98.6% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 88% | 56,550 psi | 89% | 3117 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 88% | 56,565 psi | 89% | 3117 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Retumbo | <<locked>> | 98% | 54,491 psi | 85% | 3327 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Retumbo | <<locked>> | 98% | 54,273 psi | 85% | 3320 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Superformance | <<locked>> | 82% | 53,824 psi | 84% | 3176 fps | 99.9% |
| Hodgdon Superformance | <<locked>> | 82% | 53,592 psi | 84% | 3169 fps | 99.9% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 37,188 psi | 58% | 2021 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 37,115 psi | 58% | 2018 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4350 | <<locked>> | 86% | 55,593 psi | 87% | 3130 fps | 99.9% |
| IMR 4350 | <<locked>> | 86% | 55,651 psi | 87% | 3130 fps | 99.9% |
| IMR 4451 Enduron | <<locked>> | 82% | 55,259 psi | 87% | 3114 fps | 99.9% |
| IMR 4451 Enduron | <<locked>> | 82% | 55,056 psi | 86% | 3107 fps | 99.9% |
| IMR 4831 | <<locked>> | 86% | 55,796 psi | 87% | 3133 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4831 | <<locked>> | 86% | 55,550 psi | 87% | 3130 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4955 Enduron | <<locked>> | 90% | 55,027 psi | 86% | 3130 fps | 98.5% |
| IMR 4955 Enduron | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,853 psi | 86% | 3127 fps | 98.4% |
| IMR 7828 SSC | <<locked>> | 94% | 56,188 psi | 88% | 3251 fps | 99.1% |
| IMR 7828 SSC | <<locked>> | 94% | 55,999 psi | 88% | 3248 fps | 99.1% |
| IMR 8133 Enduronᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,337 psi | 66% | 3012 fps | 96.6% |
| IMR 8133 Enduronᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,134 psi | 66% | 3009 fps | 96.6% |
| Lovex S065 | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,854 psi | 88% | 3107 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S065 | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,869 psi | 88% | 3107 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S070 | <<locked>> | 86% | 57,740 psi | 90% | 3163 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S070 | <<locked>> | 86% | 57,508 psi | 90% | 3156 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S071 | <<locked>> | 98% | 55,651 psi | 87% | 3127 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S071 | <<locked>> | 98% | 55,448 psi | 87% | 3123 fps | 100% |
| Norma 204 | <<locked>> | 86% | 56,913 psi | 89% | 3192 fps | 99.6% |
| Norma 204 | <<locked>> | 86% | 56,681 psi | 89% | 3189 fps | 99.5% |
| Norma 217ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,438 psi | 67% | 3035 fps | 98.7% |
| Norma 217ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,235 psi | 66% | 3031 fps | 98.6% |
| Norma MRP | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,259 psi | 85% | 3225 fps | 100% |
| Norma MRP | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,302 psi | 85% | 3225 fps | 99.9% |
| Norma URP | <<locked>> | 86% | 57,450 psi | 90% | 3182 fps | 100% |
| Norma URP | <<locked>> | 86% | 57,217 psi | 90% | 3179 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Grand | <<locked>> | 94% | 57,348 psi | 90% | 3281 fps | 99.5% |
| Ramshot Grand | <<locked>> | 94% | 57,101 psi | 89% | 3278 fps | 99.4% |
| Ramshot Hunter | <<locked>> | 86% | 56,492 psi | 89% | 3189 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Hunter | <<locked>> | 86% | 56,289 psi | 88% | 3186 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 96% | 55,709 psi | 87% | 3202 fps | 99.9% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 96% | 55,492 psi | 87% | 3199 fps | 99.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 37,869 psi | 59% | 2064 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 38,000 psi | 60% | 2067 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62 | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,463 psi | 87% | 3163 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62 | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,230 psi | 87% | 3163 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70 | <<locked>> | 84% | 54,114 psi | 85% | 3199 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70 | <<locked>> | 84% | 53,896 psi | 84% | 3192 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76 | <<locked>> | 98% | 55,230 psi | 87% | 3314 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76 | <<locked>> | 98% | 55,042 psi | 86% | 3310 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 80ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 54,476 psi | 85% | 3264 fps | 98.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 80ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 54,259 psi | 85% | 3258 fps | 98.2% |
| Rottweil R 904 | <<locked>> | 90% | 57,363 psi | 90% | 3176 fps | 99.1% |
| Rottweil R 904 | <<locked>> | 90% | 57,145 psi | 90% | 3169 fps | 99.1% |
| Rottweil R 905 | <<locked>> | 90% | 55,332 psi | 87% | 3182 fps | 99.6% |
| Rottweil R 905 | <<locked>> | 90% | 55,361 psi | 87% | 3182 fps | 99.6% |
| Rottweil R 907 | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,261 psi | 90% | 3143 fps | 99.9% |
| Rottweil R 907 | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,276 psi | 90% | 3143 fps | 99.9% |
| Shooters World Long Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,854 psi | 88% | 3107 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World Long Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,869 psi | 88% | 3107 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World SW4350 | <<locked>> | 86% | 57,740 psi | 90% | 3163 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World SW4350 | <<locked>> | 86% | 57,508 psi | 90% | 3156 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000 | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,143 psi | 86% | 3058 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000 | <<locked>> | 84% | 54,940 psi | 86% | 3054 fps | 99.9% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000 | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,911 psi | 86% | 3176 fps | 99.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000 | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,940 psi | 86% | 3176 fps | 99.6% |
| Somchem S361 | <<locked>> | 88% | 55,259 psi | 87% | 3100 fps | 98.4% |
| Somchem S361 | <<locked>> | 88% | 55,056 psi | 86% | 3097 fps | 98.3% |
| Somchem S365 | <<locked>> | 86% | 54,389 psi | 85% | 3123 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S365 | <<locked>> | 86% | 54,389 psi | 85% | 3123 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S385 | <<locked>> | 90% | 55,753 psi | 87% | 3150 fps | 99.9% |
| Somchem S385 | <<locked>> | 90% | 55,796 psi | 87% | 3150 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 82% | 56,072 psi | 88% | 3048 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 82% | 55,825 psi | 87% | 3045 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N160 | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,405 psi | 87% | 3114 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N160 | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,405 psi | 87% | 3114 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 94% | 55,608 psi | 87% | 3130 fps | 99.8% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 94% | 55,448 psi | 87% | 3130 fps | 99.8% |
| Vihtavuori N550 | <<locked>> | 84% | 54,578 psi | 86% | 3117 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N550 | <<locked>> | 84% | 54,607 psi | 86% | 3117 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N555 | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,215 psi | 85% | 3150 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N555 | <<locked>> | 92% | 57,653 psi | 90% | 3202 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N560 | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,041 psi | 85% | 3222 fps | 98.4% |
| Vihtavuori N560 | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,085 psi | 85% | 3222 fps | 98.4% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 96% | 54,172 psi | 85% | 3199 fps | 98.6% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 96% | 53,969 psi | 85% | 3196 fps | 98.6% |
| Vihtavuori N568ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 55,187 psi | 86% | 3264 fps | 97.9% |
| Vihtavuori N568ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 54,998 psi | 86% | 3261 fps | 97.8% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,071 psi | 86% | 3068 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 84% | 54,853 psi | 86% | 3061 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 760 | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,305 psi | 90% | 3205 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 760 | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,087 psi | 89% | 3202 fps | 100% |
| Winchester StaBALL HD | <<locked>> | 94% | 54,288 psi | 85% | 3258 fps | 100% |
| Winchester StaBALL HD | <<locked>> | 94% | 54,056 psi | 85% | 3258 fps | 100% |
| Winchester Supreme 780 | <<locked>> | 92% | 56,014 psi | 88% | 3150 fps | 99.6% |
| Winchester Supreme 780 | <<locked>> | 92% | 55,796 psi | 87% | 3146 fps | 99.6% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 25.6"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 3100 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,752 psi | 56% | 2736 fps | 97.8% |
| Accurate 3100 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,563 psi | 56% | 2733 fps | 97.8% |
| Accurate 4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,051 psi | 75% | 3022 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,819 psi | 75% | 3015 fps | 100% |
| Accurate High Country | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,189 psi | 61% | 2920 fps | 95.1% |
| Accurate High Country | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,957 psi | 61% | 2913 fps | 95% |
| Accurate MAGPRO | <<locked>> | 86% | 46,064 psi | 72% | 3064 fps | 96% |
| Accurate MAGPRO | <<locked>> | 86% | 45,876 psi | 72% | 3058 fps | 95.9% |
| ADI AR 2209 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,132 psi | 63% | 2887 fps | 96.6% |
| ADI AR 2209 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,943 psi | 63% | 2881 fps | 96.6% |
| ADI AR 2213 | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,075 psi | 64% | 2940 fps | 95.6% |
| ADI AR 2213 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,886 psi | 64% | 2933 fps | 95.5% |
| ADI AR 2217 | <<locked>> | 92% | 39,769 psi | 62% | 2900 fps | 95.5% |
| ADI AR 2217 | <<locked>> | 92% | 39,624 psi | 62% | 2897 fps | 95.5% |
| ADI AR 2225 | <<locked>> | 90% | 33,344 psi | 52% | 2782 fps | 96.2% |
| ADI AR 2225 | <<locked>> | 90% | 33,199 psi | 52% | 2779 fps | 96.2% |
| Alliant Power Pro Varmint | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,321 psi | 63% | 2881 fps | 96.7% |
| Alliant Power Pro Varmint | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,524 psi | 64% | 2884 fps | 96.7% |
| Alliant Reloder-16 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,238 psi | 72% | 3031 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-16 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,977 psi | 72% | 3025 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,722 psi | 84% | 3156 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,490 psi | 84% | 3153 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-19 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,132 psi | 63% | 2881 fps | 96.7% |
| Alliant Reloder-19 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,943 psi | 63% | 2874 fps | 96.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-22 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,882 psi | 56% | 2808 fps | 95.2% |
| Alliant Reloder-22 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,679 psi | 56% | 2802 fps | 95.1% |
| Alliant Reloder-23 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,476 psi | 54% | 2769 fps | 99.8% |
| Alliant Reloder-23 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,447 psi | 54% | 2769 fps | 99.8% |
| Alliant Reloder-25 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,907 psi | 47% | 2667 fps | 96.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-25 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,733 psi | 47% | 2661 fps | 96.2% |
| Alliant Reloder-26 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,319 psi | 60% | 2923 fps | 99.5% |
| Alliant Reloder-26 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,087 psi | 60% | 2917 fps | 99.4% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 109 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,605 psi | 82% | 3107 fps | 95.9% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 109 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,460 psi | 82% | 3104 fps | 95.8% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 82% | 35,752 psi | 56% | 2802 fps | 95% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 84% | 38,101 psi | 60% | 2861 fps | 95.9% |
| Bofors RP30 | <<locked>> | 90% | 38,725 psi | 61% | 2907 fps | 95.5% |
| Bofors RP30 | <<locked>> | 90% | 38,740 psi | 61% | 2907 fps | 95.5% |
| Bofors RP5 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,882 psi | 56% | 2808 fps | 95.2% |
| Bofors RP5 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,679 psi | 56% | 2802 fps | 95.1% |
| Bofors RP7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,357 psi | 79% | 3025 fps | 99.5% |
| Bofors RP7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,401 psi | 79% | 3025 fps | 99.5% |
| Hodgdon H1000 | <<locked>> | 88% | 37,811 psi | 59% | 2854 fps | 95.4% |
| Hodgdon H1000 | <<locked>> | 88% | 37,652 psi | 59% | 2851 fps | 95.4% |
| Hodgdon H414 | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,879 psi | 78% | 3077 fps | 99.7% |
| Hodgdon H414 | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,647 psi | 78% | 3071 fps | 99.6% |
| Hodgdon H4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,272 psi | 82% | 3094 fps | 99.3% |
| Hodgdon H4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,054 psi | 82% | 3091 fps | 99.3% |
| Hodgdon H4831 | <<locked>> | 84% | 43,932 psi | 69% | 2946 fps | 95.9% |
| Hodgdon H4831 | <<locked>> | 84% | 43,729 psi | 69% | 2943 fps | 95.8% |
| Hodgdon H4831 SC | <<locked>> | 84% | 43,076 psi | 68% | 2927 fps | 95.6% |
| Hodgdon H4831 SC | <<locked>> | 84% | 42,888 psi | 67% | 2923 fps | 95.5% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,395 psi | 68% | 2897 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,163 psi | 68% | 2894 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Retumbo | 61.8 gr | 86% | 35,810 psi | 56% | 2890 fps | 95.9% |
| Hodgdon Retumbo | 61.8 gr | 86% | 35,607 psi | 56% | 2887 fps | 95.8% |
| Hodgdon Superformance | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,893 psi | 78% | 3104 fps | 99.6% |
| Hodgdon Superformance | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,676 psi | 78% | 3100 fps | 99.6% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,702 psi | 43% | 1804 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,789 psi | 44% | 1808 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,977 psi | 72% | 2953 fps | 98.9% |
| IMR 4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,759 psi | 72% | 2949 fps | 98.9% |
| IMR 4451 Enduron | <<locked>> | 80% | 51,924 psi | 81% | 3054 fps | 99.8% |
| IMR 4451 Enduron | <<locked>> | 80% | 51,692 psi | 81% | 3048 fps | 99.7% |
| IMR 4831 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,614 psi | 71% | 2959 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4831 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,411 psi | 71% | 2956 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4955 Enduron | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,511 psi | 67% | 2881 fps | 95.6% |
| IMR 4955 Enduron | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,322 psi | 66% | 2877 fps | 95.6% |
| IMR 7828 SSC | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,508 psi | 62% | 2910 fps | 95.1% |
| IMR 7828 SSC | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,320 psi | 62% | 2907 fps | 95% |
| IMR 8133 Enduron | <<locked>> | 98% | 39,291 psi | 62% | 2940 fps | 95.5% |
| IMR 8133 Enduron | <<locked>> | 98% | 39,291 psi | 62% | 2940 fps | 95.6% |
| Lovex S065 | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,211 psi | 77% | 2995 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S065 | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,211 psi | 77% | 2995 fps | 99.9% |
| Lovex S070 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,500 psi | 74% | 2982 fps | 99.5% |
| Lovex S070 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,514 psi | 74% | 2982 fps | 99.5% |
| Lovex S071 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,472 psi | 48% | 2595 fps | 95.8% |
| Lovex S071 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,458 psi | 48% | 2595 fps | 95.8% |
| Norma 204 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,064 psi | 72% | 2992 fps | 98% |
| Norma 204 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,079 psi | 72% | 2992 fps | 98% |
| Norma 217 | <<locked>> | 94% | 34,360 psi | 54% | 2835 fps | 96% |
| Norma 217 | <<locked>> | 94% | 34,185 psi | 54% | 2828 fps | 95.9% |
| Norma MRP | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,768 psi | 59% | 2887 fps | 97.4% |
| Norma MRP | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,550 psi | 59% | 2881 fps | 97.3% |
| Norma URP | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,949 psi | 74% | 3005 fps | 100% |
| Norma URP | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,934 psi | 74% | 3002 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Grand | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,160 psi | 61% | 2917 fps | 95.5% |
| Ramshot Grand | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,175 psi | 61% | 2917 fps | 95.4% |
| Ramshot Hunter | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,919 psi | 72% | 3002 fps | 99.6% |
| Ramshot Hunter | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,919 psi | 72% | 3002 fps | 99.6% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 84% | 35,012 psi | 55% | 2782 fps | 95.9% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 84% | 34,853 psi | 55% | 2779 fps | 95.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,369 psi | 44% | 1850 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,268 psi | 44% | 1847 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,167 psi | 75% | 3041 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,935 psi | 75% | 3038 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,528 psi | 73% | 3064 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,296 psi | 73% | 3058 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76 | 64.6 gr | 84% | 32,561 psi | 51% | 2789 fps | 95.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76 | 64.6 gr | 84% | 32,401 psi | 51% | 2782 fps | 95.5% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 80 | <<locked>> | 94% | 42,844 psi | 67% | 3031 fps | 95.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 80 | <<locked>> | 94% | 42,656 psi | 67% | 3028 fps | 95.2% |
| Rottweil R 904 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,423 psi | 65% | 2864 fps | 95.9% |
| Rottweil R 904 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,205 psi | 65% | 2861 fps | 95.8% |
| Rottweil R 905 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,320 psi | 62% | 2861 fps | 96.6% |
| Rottweil R 905 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,305 psi | 62% | 2861 fps | 96.6% |
| Rottweil R 907 | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,357 psi | 79% | 3025 fps | 99.5% |
| Rottweil R 907 | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,401 psi | 79% | 3025 fps | 99.5% |
| Shooters World Long Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,211 psi | 77% | 2995 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World Long Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,211 psi | 77% | 2995 fps | 99.9% |
| Shooters World SW4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,500 psi | 74% | 2982 fps | 99.5% |
| Shooters World SW4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,514 psi | 74% | 2982 fps | 99.5% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,254 psi | 76% | 2940 fps | 99.5% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,022 psi | 75% | 2936 fps | 99.5% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,986 psi | 61% | 2854 fps | 96.5% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,972 psi | 61% | 2851 fps | 96.4% |
| Somchem S361 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,090 psi | 66% | 2848 fps | 95.3% |
| Somchem S361 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,887 psi | 66% | 2844 fps | 95.2% |
| Somchem S365 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,324 psi | 69% | 2956 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S365 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,063 psi | 69% | 2953 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S385 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,871 psi | 62% | 2841 fps | 97.6% |
| Somchem S385 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,697 psi | 62% | 2835 fps | 97.5% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,315 psi | 82% | 2992 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,301 psi | 82% | 2992 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N160 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,602 psi | 76% | 3002 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N160 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,370 psi | 76% | 2999 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,606 psi | 54% | 2703 fps | 95.4% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,432 psi | 54% | 2697 fps | 95.4% |
| Vihtavuori N550 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,819 psi | 75% | 2999 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N550 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,819 psi | 75% | 2999 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N555 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,522 psi | 60% | 2851 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N555 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,508 psi | 60% | 2851 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N560 | <<locked>> | 82% | 40,756 psi | 64% | 2943 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N560 | <<locked>> | 84% | 43,613 psi | 68% | 3012 fps | 96% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,886 psi | 64% | 2930 fps | 95.4% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,712 psi | 64% | 2927 fps | 95.3% |
| Vihtavuori N568 | <<locked>> | 94% | 44,222 psi | 69% | 3048 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N568 | <<locked>> | 94% | 44,034 psi | 69% | 3045 fps | 95% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,776 psi | 75% | 2949 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,819 psi | 75% | 2953 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 760 | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,879 psi | 78% | 3077 fps | 99.7% |
| Winchester 760 | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,893 psi | 78% | 3077 fps | 99.7% |
| Winchester StaBALL HD | 59.1 gr | 80% | 30,777 psi | 48% | 2785 fps | 99.9% |
| Winchester StaBALL HD | 59.1 gr | 80% | 30,748 psi | 48% | 2785 fps | 99.9% |
| Winchester Supreme 780 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,550 psi | 57% | 2759 fps | 95.5% |
| Winchester Supreme 780 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,361 psi | 57% | 2753 fps | 95.4% |
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 146 powders for 6.5 x 68 loaded with the .264 | 120gr | Barnes TTSX BT. Hodgdon Retumbo delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,327 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 2,018 fps to 3,327 fps. ADI AR 2217 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 146 of the 146 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (440 MPa), the top charges use 58–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 120.0 gr projectile in 0.264" calls for a 1:9.0 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. ADI AR 2217, ADI AR 2217, ADI AR 2225 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. Hodgdon Retumbo, Winchester StaBALL HD, ReloadSwiss RS 76 rank at the top here: for 6.5 x 68 with the .264 | 120gr | Barnes TTSX BT 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.