Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 6.5 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.
6.5 Creedmoor reference
Maximum average pressure (MAP)
62,000 psi
Nominal case capacity
52.5 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter
0.264 in (6.71 mm)
Example simulation illustrative
Bullet
Hornady 0.264 95 gr V-MAX
Powder
IMR 4895
Charge
38 gr
Barrel
24 in
Muzzle velocity
2,981 fps
Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn rate)
34,453 – 42,579 – 53,881 psi
nominal is 69% MAP (62,000 psi)
The simulator isn't optimized for this cartridge yet and may read pressure high.
Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.
Popular 6.5 Creedmoor powders
Powders and bullets handloaders commonly use for the 6.5 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.
Hodgdon H4350
Hodgdon Varget
Alliant RL-17
Alliant Reloder 16
Winchester StaBALL 6.5
Alliant RL-26
Norma 203B
IMR 4451
Vihtavuori N150
Hodgdon H4831SC
Alliant RL-15
Hodgdon Superformance
Popular 6.5 Creedmoor bullets
Hornady 0.264 140 gr ELD Match
Hornady 0.264 143 gr ELD-X
Berger 6.5 MM 130 gr AR Hybrid OTM Tactical
Sierra 6.5mm 264 Caliber (.264) 130 gr HPBT-CN MatchKing
Nosler AccuBond 6.5mm 140 gr Spitzer
Barnes .264 127 gr LRX BT
Barnes .264 120 gr TTSX BT
Berger 6.5 MM 156 gr EOL Elite Hunter
Nosler RDF 6.5mm 140 gr HPBT
Sierra 6.5mm 264 Caliber (.264) 140 gr HPBT MatchKing
Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting 6.5mm 120 gr Spitzer (Brown Tip)
Berger 6.5 MM 140 gr Elite Hunter
Hornady 0.264 95 gr V-MAX
Nosler AccuBond Long Range 6.5mm 129 gr Spitzer
Use MyLoads as a 6.5 Creedmoor velocity and pressure calculator: it estimates
muzzle velocity, muzzle energy and the full chamber-pressure curve for your own powder,
charge and barrel length, compared against the reference facts above.