Muzzle Velocity
3,120
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,788
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.244 G7
G7
Sectional Density
0.264
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 | 3,120fps | 2,788ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,920fps | 2,442ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.099 |
| 200 yd | 2,726fps | 2,128ft-lbs | -2.6 | -1.2 | 2.4 | 0.206 |
| 300 yd | 2,539fps | 1,846ft-lbs | -9.9 | -3.1 | 5.5 | 0.32 |
| 400 yd | 2,359fps | 1,594ft-lbs | -22.5 | -5.4 | 10.2 | 0.442 |
| 500 yd | 2,187fps | 1,370ft-lbs | -41.5 | -7.9 | 16.5 | 0.574 |
| 600 yd | 2,022fps | 1,171ft-lbs | -67.7 | -10.8 | 24.7 | 0.717 |
| 700 yd | 1,864fps | 996ft-lbs | -102.4 | -14 | 34.9 | 0.872 |
| 800 yd | 1,713fps | 840ft-lbs | -147.2 | -17.6 | 47.6 | 1.039 |
| 900 yd | 1,566fps | 703ft-lbs | -203.8 | -21.6 | 62.9 | 1.223 |
| 1000 yd | 1,426fps | 582ft-lbs | -274.7 | -26.2 | 81.3 | 1.423 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet129gr SST
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G7)0.244 G7
BC (G1)0.485 G1
Sectional Density0.264
Load Information
Cartridge6.5 PRC
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineAmerican Whitetail Tipped
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel24"
SKU81624
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