6.5 PRC Ballistics Calculator
Select a common 6.5 PRC load below to generate a full ballistics table, or use the calculator with your own data.
Popular 6.5 PRC Load Presets
147gr Hornady ELD Match
- Muzzle Velocity: 2910 fps
- BC (G1): 0.697
- Use: Extreme long range precision
143gr Hornady ELD-X
- Muzzle Velocity: 2960 fps
- BC (G1): 0.625
- Use: Long range hunting
156gr Berger EOL Elite Hunter
- Muzzle Velocity: 2900 fps
- BC (G1): 0.679
- Use: Large game at extended range
6.5 PRC Drop Chart — Reference Data
147gr Hornady ELD Match — 2910 fps MV — 100 Yard Zero
| Range (yds) | Drop (in) | MOA | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2774 | 2511 |
| 200 | -3.0 | 1.4 | 2642 | 2277 |
| 300 | -11.0 | 3.5 | 2513 | 2061 |
| 400 | -24.6 | 5.9 | 2389 | 1862 |
| 500 | -44.2 | 8.4 | 2267 | 1678 |
| 600 | -70.6 | 11.2 | 2150 | 1508 |
| 700 | -104.5 | 14.3 | 2035 | 1352 |
| 800 | -146.8 | 17.5 | 1925 | 1209 |
| 900 | -198.6 | 21.1 | 1818 | 1079 |
| 1000 | -260.8 | 24.9 | 1716 | 961 |
*Reference data calculated at sea level, 59°F, 50% humidity, no wind. Use the calculator above for conditions specific to your environment.
6.5 PRC Ballistic Performance
Velocity & Trajectory Advantage
The 6.5 PRC delivers approximately 200 fps more muzzle velocity than 6.5 Creedmoor with identical bullet weights. This translates to meaningfully flatter trajectories: the 147gr ELD Match drops approximately 261 inches at 1000 yards — about 50 inches less than the same bullet from a 6.5 Creedmoor. Match bullets remain supersonic past 1400 yards in standard conditions.
Energy Retention & Hunting Use
With 961 ft-lb of energy remaining at 1000 yards and over 1500 ft-lb at 600 yards, the 6.5 PRC maintains effective terminal performance at distances where other 6.5mm cartridges fall below hunting thresholds. Recoil is moderate at approximately 20 ft-lb — noticeably more than 6.5 Creedmoor but manageable for most shooters.
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