Load Specifications
Load data in caliber 6.5 x 70 R with .264 | 110gr | IBEX TRD bullet and 17 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are Accurate 4064, Accurate 2495 and Vihtavuori N135.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 88% | 35,592 psi | 88% | 2428 fps | 99.5% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 84% | 36,695 psi | 90% | 2448 fps | 96.8% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 90% | 35,491 psi | 87% | 2444 fps | 97.7% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 84% | 35,331 psi | 87% | 2441 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 33,866 psi | 83% | 1601 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,114 psi | 89% | 2474 fps | 98.9% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 86% | 35,549 psi | 88% | 2434 fps | 96.4% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,579 psi | 90% | 2428 fps | 97.4% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 34,069 psi | 84% | 1640 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 86% | 35,549 psi | 88% | 2434 fps | 96.4% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 82% | 34,940 psi | 86% | 2303 fps | 96.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 90% | 35,766 psi | 88% | 2346 fps | 98.1% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 84% | 36,390 psi | 90% | 2356 fps | 98.1% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 84% | 36,637 psi | 90% | 2359 fps | 99.3% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 88% | 35,317 psi | 87% | 2415 fps | 99.4% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 86% | 34,795 psi | 86% | 2369 fps | 97.3% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 88% | 35,418 psi | 87% | 2398 fps | 96.9% |
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 2495 | 23.4 gr | 80% | 28,021 psi | 69% | 2247 fps | 97.8% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,547 psi | 80% | 2352 fps | 95.4% |
| Accurate 4064 | 24 gr | 82% | 28,050 psi | 69% | 2260 fps | 95% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,560 psi | 78% | 2356 fps | 99.9% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 25,353 psi | 62% | 1430 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,429 psi | 75% | 2336 fps | 97.3% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 84% | 33,112 psi | 82% | 2382 fps | 95.6% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,922 psi | 76% | 2297 fps | 95.5% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 25,237 psi | 62% | 1463 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 33,112 psi | 82% | 2382 fps | 95.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,170 psi | 82% | 2264 fps | 96.2% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,166 psi | 67% | 2136 fps | 95% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,430 psi | 80% | 2267 fps | 96.9% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,764 psi | 81% | 2274 fps | 98.6% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | 22.7 gr | 80% | 28,224 psi | 70% | 2244 fps | 97.7% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,254 psi | 72% | 2234 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 84% | 31,575 psi | 78% | 2310 fps | 95.5% |
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 17 powders for 6.5 x 70 R loaded with the .264 | 110gr | IBEX TRD. IMR 3031 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,474 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,601 fps to 2,474 fps. Hodgdon TrailBoss gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 17 of the 17 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (280 MPa), the top charges use 83–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 110.0 gr projectile in 0.264" calls for a 1:9.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Hodgdon TrailBoss, ReloadSwiss RS 14 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. Accurate 4064, Accurate 2495, Vihtavuori N135 rank at the top here: for 6.5 x 70 R with the .264 | 110gr | IBEX TRD 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.