Muzzle Velocity
3,050
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,478
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.428 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.246
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 | 3,050fps | 2,478ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,822fps | 2,122ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0.102 |
| 200 yd | 2,606fps | 1,810ft-lbs | -2.9 | -1.4 | 2.8 | 0.213 |
| 300 yd | 2,400fps | 1,535ft-lbs | -10.9 | -3.5 | 6.6 | 0.333 |
| 400 yd | 2,203fps | 1,293ft-lbs | -24.9 | -6 | 12.3 | 0.463 |
| 500 yd | 2,016fps | 1,083ft-lbs | -46.2 | -8.8 | 20 | 0.606 |
| 600 yd | 1,838fps | 900ft-lbs | -76 | -12.1 | 30.2 | 0.762 |
| 700 yd | 1,672fps | 745ft-lbs | -116.1 | -15.8 | 43 | 0.933 |
| 800 yd | 1,518fps | 614ft-lbs | -168.7 | -20.1 | 58.8 | 1.121 |
| 900 yd | 1,379fps | 507ft-lbs | -236.4 | -25.1 | 78 | 1.329 |
| 1000 yd | 1,258fps | 422ft-lbs | -322.5 | -30.8 | 100.8 | 1.557 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet120gr CX
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
ConstructionMonolithic
BC (G1)0.428 G1
Sectional Density0.246
Load Information
Cartridge6.5 Creedmoor
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineSuperformance
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel24"
SKU814904
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