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6.5 Grendel Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 6.5 Grendel with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

6.5 Grendel reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)52,000 psi
Nominal case capacity35.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.264 in (6.71 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.264 95 gr V-MAX
Powder
Accurate A-2460
Charge
26.5 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

2,526 fps

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

32,818 – 39,367 – 47,313 psi

nominal is 76% of the 52,000 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure here is an estimate and can be wrong. Always consult a current published loading manual, and never trust these numbers on their own.

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