Load Specifications
Load data in caliber 6.5 x 68 with .264 | 130gr | Merlin Virtus bullet and 1 powder. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Power Pro Varmint | <<locked>> | 88% | 55,274 psi | 87% | 3074 fps | 99.8% |
Start Load - Barrel Length: 25.6"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Power Pro Varmint | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,148 psi | 66% | 2825 fps | 97.9% |
This overview compares 1 powders for 6.5 x 68 loaded with the .264 | 130gr | Merlin Virtus. Alliant Power Pro Varmint delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,074 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 3,074 fps to 3,074 fps. Alliant Power Pro Varmint gives the best case fill at 88 %, and 1 of the 1 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (440 MPa), the top charges use 87–87 %, leaving at least 13 % headroom. The 130.0 gr projectile in 0.264" calls for a 1:8.0 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.