Muzzle Velocity
2,658
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,196
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.210
G7
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 | 2,658fps | 2,196ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,444fps | 1,857ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.118 |
| 200 yd | 2,241fps | 1,560ft-lbs | -4.3 | -2.1 | 3.6 | 0.246 |
| 300 yd | 2,047fps | 1,303ft-lbs | -15.6 | -5 | 8.3 | 0.386 |
| 400 yd | 1,863fps | 1,079ft-lbs | -35.2 | -8.4 | 15.5 | 0.54 |
| 500 yd | 1,687fps | 885ft-lbs | -64.9 | -12.4 | 25.4 | 0.709 |
| 600 yd | 1,519fps | 717ft-lbs | -106.8 | -17 | 38.5 | 0.896 |
| 700 yd | 1,359fps | 574ft-lbs | -163.8 | -22.3 | 55.4 | 1.105 |
| 800 yd | 1,208fps | 454ft-lbs | -239.8 | -28.6 | 76.8 | 1.339 |
| 900 yd | 1,081fps | 363ft-lbs | -339.7 | -36 | 103.3 | 1.603 |
| 1000 yd | 1,021fps | 324ft-lbs | -469.1 | -44.8 | 133.9 | 1.889 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerSellier & Bellot
Bullet140gr Semi-Jacketed Soft Point
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
Construction—
BC (G7)0.210 G7
BC (G1)0.417 G1
Sectional Density0.287
Load Information
Cartridge6.5 Creedmoor
ManufacturerSellier & Bellot
Product LineSP
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel21.7"
SKUSB65C
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