Every 6.5 Grendel factory load we have sourced (15 from 5 makers): G1 BC, muzzle velocity, drop at 500 and energy at 500 side by side, with a drop chart and max ethical hunting range for each.
| Load | gr | BC | MV fps / barrel | 500 yd mil | 500 yd ft·lb | Transonic yd | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady Custom 90 gr CX | 90 | G1 0.356 | 2,910 / 24″ | 3.1 | 600 | 750 | maker |
| Nosler 90 gr Varmageddon FB Tipped | 90 | G1 0.350 | 2,800 / 24″ | 3.4 | 535 | 700 | maker |
| Federal Varmint & Predator 90 gr Speer TNT JHP | 90 | G1 0.260 | 3,000 / 24″ | 3.5 | 422 | 600 | maker |
| Hornady V-Match 100 gr ELD-VT | 100 | G7 0.266 | 2,730 / 24″ | 3.0 | 831 | 950 | maker |
| Barnes VOR-TX 115 gr TAC-TX BT | 115 | G1 0.387 | 2,590 / 24″ | 3.9 | 634 | 700 | maker |
| Barnes Precision Match 120 gr Match Burner OTM BT | 120 | G1 0.476 | 2,590 / 24″ | 3.6 | 808 | 850 | maker |
| Nosler 120 gr Ballistic Tip Hunting | 120 | G1 0.458 | 2,400 / 24″ | 4.3 | 654 | 700 | maker |
| Federal American Eagle 120 gr OTM | 120 | G1 0.421 | 2,610 / 24″ | 3.7 | 735 | 750 | maker |
| Federal Fusion MSR 120 gr | 120 | G1 0.340 | 2,600 / 24″ | 4.1 | 576 | 600 | maker |
| Hornady Custom 123 gr SST | 123 | G1 0.510 | 2,580 / 24″ | 3.5 | 868 | 900 | maker |
| Nosler Match Grade 123 gr Custom Competition | 123 | G1 0.510 | 2,400 / 24″ | 4.2 | 735 | 800 | maker |
| Hornady Frontier 123 gr FMJ | 123 | G1 0.420 | 2,580 | 3.8 | 731 | 750 | maker |
| Hornady Hornady BLACK 123 gr ELD Match | 123 | G7 0.255 | 2,580 / 24″ | 3.5 | 866 | 850 | maker |
| Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range 129 gr AccuBond Long Range | 129 | G7 0.267 | 2,350 / 24″ | 4.3 | 753 | 750 | maker |
| Remington Premier Match 130 gr Berger Open Tip Match | 130 | G1 0.560 | 2,400 / 24″ | 4.0 | 834 | 850 | maker |
Coyote Pronghorn Whitetail deer Mule deer Wild hog Black bear Elk Moose
Standard conditions, 100 yd zero, the maker's test barrel. Open any load for the full chart, or build the rig in the app and it corrects for your barrel and your air.