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6.5mm Remington Magnum Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 6.5mm Remington Magnum 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.

6.5mm Remington Magnum reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)4,350 BAR
Nominal case capacity68.5 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.264 in (6.71 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.264 140 gr BTHP Match
Powder
Hodgdon H380
Charge
41.6 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

2,611 fps

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

42,210 – 52,316 – 62,471 psi

nominal is 83% of the 63,091 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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