Bullet: 127 gr
LRX
(Barnes)
Diameter: 0.264"
Powder: US 869 (Hodgdon)
Starting Powder: 84.7 gr
Max Powder: 91.1 gr
Primer: FED 215
Case: Weatherby
Trim Length: 2.815"
Cartridge Overall Length: 3.580"
Starting Velocity: 3,191
Starting Pressure:
Max Velocity: 3,435
Max Pressure:
Compressed
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 12/21/2024: