Rifle · SAAMI
6.5 Creedmoor
Modern long-range precision cartridge optimized for competitive shooting and hunting.
- Caliber
- 0.2642″ · 6.71 mm
- Introduced
- 2007
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- .30 TC
- Primary use
- Target, Competition, Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 2007
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Hornady
- Manufacturer
- Hornady
- Standard
- SAAMI
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Abundant
- Case capacity
- 52.5 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:8
- Primer
- Large Rifle or Small Rifle (SRP/LRP brass both exist)
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 62,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 1200 yd
- Max range
- 4000 yd
- Recoil
- 11–15 ft·lb
Introduced by Hornady
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 6.5 Creedmoor. Parent case: .30 TC.
Performance
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
SAAMI · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 6.71 | 0.264 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 7.49 | 0.295 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 11.73 | 0.462 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 30° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 11.95 | 0.470 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 12.01 | 0.473 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.37 | 0.054 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 7.25 | 0.285 | ≈ |
| Case length | 48.77 | 1.920 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 71.76 | 2.825 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 6.5 Creedmoor is highlighted below.
Factory loads
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
Suitable powders
31 reloading powders listed for 6.5 Creedmoor, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
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Firearms chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor
12 models in the database chamber 6.5 Creedmoor. Browse all →
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Introduced by Hornady in 2007 specifically for high-power rifle competition. Rapidly gained popularity in PRS, long-range hunting, and eventually military adoption. Based on .30 TC case necked to 6.5mm with 30-degree shoulder.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 6.5 Creedmoor use?
- 6.5 Creedmoor typically uses a 1:8 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 6.5 Creedmoor?
- 6.5 Creedmoor uses a 0.2642″ (6.71 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 6.5 Creedmoor still in production?
- 6.5 Creedmoor is active; typical availability is abundant.
- What is 6.5 Creedmoor used for?
- 6.5 Creedmoor is primarily used for target, competition, hunting.
- What is 6.5 Creedmoor based on?
- 6.5 Creedmoor is derived from the .30 TC case.
- What are the best powders for 6.5 Creedmoor?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for 6.5 Creedmoor include IMR 3031, N135, N550, 203-B, among 31 suitable options.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 305 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →