Load Data for 6.5 - 300 Weatherby Magnum


 
Bullet: 130 gr TSX  (Barnes)
Diameter: 0.264"
 
Powder: H1000 (Hodgdon)
Starting Powder: 70.9 gr
Max Powder: 76.3 gr
 
Primer: FED 215
 
Case: Weatherby
Trim Length: 2.815"
 
Cartridge Overall Length: 3.530"
 
Starting Velocity: 3,108
Starting Pressure:  
Max Velocity: 3,283
Max Pressure:  
 
Recommended Twist 1:8” or faster **Data was tested out of a SAAMI spec 24” barrel. Most rifles chambered in this cartridge will have 26” barrels. Users may see an increase in velocity out of barrels longer than 24”
Barrel: 24" with 1:8" twist.
 
Source: https://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/6.5-300WBY.pdf
 

Printed from Shooter's Reference on 11/21/2024:
https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/65-300-weatherby-magnum/