Muzzle Velocity
2,625
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,142
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.428 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.287
Bullet Drop (inches)
Ballistic Trajectory
100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Wind (in) | TOF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 2,625fps | 2,142ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,418fps | 1,817ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 0.119 |
| 200 yd | 2,220fps | 1,532ft-lbs | -4.5 | -2.1 | 3.5 | 0.249 |
| 300 yd | 2,032fps | 1,284ft-lbs | -16 | -5.1 | 8.3 | 0.39 |
| 400 yd | 1,854fps | 1,068ft-lbs | -36 | -8.6 | 15.4 | 0.544 |
| 500 yd | 1,686fps | 884ft-lbs | -66.1 | -12.6 | 25.1 | 0.714 |
| 600 yd | 1,531fps | 729ft-lbs | -108.5 | -17.3 | 37.9 | 0.901 |
| 700 yd | 1,391fps | 601ft-lbs | -165.7 | -22.6 | 54 | 1.107 |
| 800 yd | 1,268fps | 500ft-lbs | -241 | -28.8 | 73.7 | 1.333 |
| 900 yd | 1,166fps | 422ft-lbs | -337.9 | -35.9 | 97 | 1.58 |
| 1000 yd | 1,086fps | 366ft-lbs | -460.4 | -44 | 123.9 | 1.847 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerNorma
Bullet140gr Tipstrike
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.428 G1
Sectional Density0.287
Load Information
Cartridge6.5 Creedmoor
ManufacturerNorma
Product LineTipstrike
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel24"
SKU20166512
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