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6.5 PRC Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 6.5 PRC 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 PRC reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)65,000 psi
Nominal case capacity63.5 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.264 in (6.71 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting 6.5mm 140 gr Spitzer (Brown Tip)
Powder
Hodgdon Retumbo
Charge
54 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

2,658 fps

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

39,226 – 50,742 – 64,300 psi

nominal is 78% of the 65,000 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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