Hornady
Varmint Express
6.5 Creedmoor · 95gr · V-MAX
Muzzle Velocity
3,300
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,297
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.365 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.195
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 | 3,300fps | 2,297ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 3,019fps | 1,922ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0.095 |
| 200 yd | 2,755fps | 1,601ft-lbs | -2.3 | -1.1 | 3 | 0.199 |
| 300 yd | 2,506fps | 1,325ft-lbs | -9.2 | -2.9 | 7.1 | 0.313 |
| 400 yd | 2,271fps | 1,087ft-lbs | -21.7 | -5.2 | 13.3 | 0.439 |
| 500 yd | 2,048fps | 885ft-lbs | -41 | -7.8 | 21.8 | 0.578 |
| 600 yd | 1,839fps | 713ft-lbs | -68.5 | -10.9 | 33 | 0.733 |
| 700 yd | 1,645fps | 571ft-lbs | -106.4 | -14.5 | 47.3 | 0.905 |
| 800 yd | 1,469fps | 455ft-lbs | -157.2 | -18.8 | 65.3 | 1.099 |
| 900 yd | 1,314fps | 364ft-lbs | -224.2 | -23.8 | 87.4 | 1.315 |
| 1000 yd | 1,187fps | 297ft-lbs | -311.3 | -29.7 | 113.7 | 1.555 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet95gr V-MAX
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.365 G1
Sectional Density0.195
Load Information
Cartridge6.5 Creedmoor
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineVarmint Express
CategoryVarmint
Test Barrel24"
SKU81481
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