Load data for 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag. + 156gr Norma ORYX

208 suitable loads across 36 powder(s) for cartridge 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag. with 156gr Norma ORYX bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ADI AR 2218, Ramshot LRT and Vihtavuori N570.

Based on Wildcat, the max. allowed case length is 2.825 in / 71.76 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.600 in / 91.44 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 64,977 PSI / 4,480 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.264 | 156gr | ORYX

Cartridge:6.5-300 Weatherby Mag. load data

Case Length (L3):2.825" | 71.8 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.578" | 14.7 mm

Case Capacity:99.5 gow | 6.45 cm³

Primer Size:Large Rifle Magnum (LRM)

Max. Pressure (Wildcat):64,977 psi | 4,480 bar

Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm

Min. Twist Rate:1:10.0

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Community Loads for 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag. + 156gr Norma ORYX

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

84.0 gr	3.600"	26.0"	3015 fps	•••
86.0 gr	3.600"	26.0"	3091 fps	•••
87.0 gr	3.600"	26.0"	3130 fps	•••

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