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25 Creedmoor Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 25 Creedmoor with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended load. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

25 Creedmoor reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)62,000 psi
Nominal case capacity52.3 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.257 in (6.53 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Sierra 25 Caliber (.257) 117 gr SBT GameKing
Powder
Winchester StaBALL 6.5
Charge
38 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

2,693 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn rate)

36,202 – 44,113 – 54,570 psi

nominal is 71% MAP (62,000 psi)

The simulator isn't optimized for this cartridge yet: there isn't enough published pressure data to check it.

Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.

Popular 25 Creedmoor powders

Powders and bullets handloaders commonly use for the 25 Creedmoor, drawn from public discussion and listed most common first. They appear as the Popular group in the calculator's pickers. This is not a load recommendation — always check your load against a current published manual.

Popular 25 Creedmoor bullets

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