Description
Winchester's 6.5 StaBall is a slow burn rate propellant, specifically formulated for rifle cartridge reloading. This ball powder is recognized for its excellent metering properties, offering consistent performance in progressive reloading setups. Its slow burning characteristics are ideally suited for high-performance rifle calibers, notably in 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Winchester, and .300 Winchester Magnum. 6.5 StaBall exhibits outstanding temperature stability, demonstrating reliable ignition and pressure consistency across a broad temperature range, making it an optimal choice for handloaders who require dependable performance in varying environmental conditions. As part of Winchester's StaBall lineup, it has earned a reputation for accuracy and velocity enhancement, providing superior ballistic performance in long-range applications. Reloaders should note its compatibility with a variety of bullet weights, enabling tailored load development that maximizes ballistic performance. The powder's enhanced case-fill properties contribute to increased velocity potential. For handloaders, 6.5 StaBall offers the advantage of balancing high energy output with consistent precision.
Specifications
Burn Rate
2.4 (Medium-Slow)
Bulk Density
0.990 g/cm³
Density
1.620 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — Winchester 6.5 StaBALL
Verified load data combinations using Winchester 6.5 StaBALL.
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 40gr | Berger Varmint 40gr
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 55gr | Berger Varmint 55gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX 40gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.20 BR
Nosler .204 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint 40gr
.20 BR
Sierra .204 | 39gr | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing 39gr
.20 BR
Speer .204 | 39gr | Speer TNT 39gr
.20 Nosler
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.204 Ruger
Berger .204 | 55gr | Berger Varmint 55gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 77gr | Berger OTM Tactical 77gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 80gr | Berger VLD Target 80gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 80.5gr | Berger Fullbore Target 80.5gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 75gr | Hornady Match 75gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 75gr | Hornady ELD Match 75gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 77gr | Hornady AEROMATCH 77gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-X 80gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD Match 80gr
.22 ARC
Nosler .224 | 77gr | Nosler RDF 77gr
Subsonic Loads — Winchester 6.5 StaBALL
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Winchester 6.5 StaBALL.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.308 Win.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.308 Win.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
Community Loads — Winchester 6.5 StaBALL
Sample load data calculated with Winchester 6.5 StaBALL.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 77gr | Nosler RDF | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.25 | 34.4 | 49,617 (95%) | 2874 | |
| .224 | 77gr | Nosler RDF | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.25 | 34.4 | 49,124 (94%) | 2864 | |
| .224 | 75gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 18.0 | 32.0 | 2.25 | 34.6 | 51,517 (99%) | 2749 | |
| .224 | 77gr | Nosler RDF | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 34.4 | 41,611 (80%) | 2723 | |
| .224 | 77gr | Nosler RDF | 24.0 | 29.0 | 2.26 | 34.6 | 36,941 (71%) | 2625 | |
| .224 | 77gr | Nosler Custom Competition | 18.0 | 31.0 | 2.16 | 34.6 | 45,774 (88%) | 2625 | |
| .224 | 77gr | Nosler RDF | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.25 | 34.4 | 47,297 (76%) | 2726 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.48 | 51.0 | 53,998 (83%) | 3560 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Hornady ELD-VT | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.69 | 51.0 | 60,481 (93%) | 3438 | |
| .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.69 | 51.0 | 60,278 (93%) | 3228 | |
| .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD Match | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.70 | 51.0 | 62,816 (97%) | 3120 | |
| .224 | 80gr | Berger VLD Target | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.70 | 51.0 | 62,120 (96%) | 3110 | |
| .224 | 77gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.70 | 51.0 | 54,128 (83%) | 3074 | |
| .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD Match | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.70 | 51.0 | 58,291 (90%) | 3064 | |
| .224 | 85.5gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 50.0 | 53,824 (83%) | 3045 | |
| .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.70 | 50.0 | 60,713 (93%) | 2979 | |
| .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD Match | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.70 | 51.0 | 46,586 (72%) | 2890 | |
| .224 | 77gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.65 | 51.0 | 39,465 (61%) | 2867 |
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