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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 0.264 120 gr ELD Match
Powder
Accurate A-2520
Charge
24.9 gr
Barrel
18 in

Muzzle velocity

2,062 fps

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

23,587 – 30,443 – 38,217 psi

nominal is 59% of the 52,000 psi maximum average pressure

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

Use MyLoads as a 6.5 Grendel 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.

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